How we can help
Caring for a loved one is a fulfilling but demanding role, and it’s important that carers have the opportunity to rest and recharge. In-home respite care provides temporary support in the comfort of your own home, ensuring that you receive the care you need while your carer takes a well-deserved break.
Whether it’s for a few hours, overnight, or a longer period, this service allows carers to step away with peace of mind, knowing their loved one is being well looked after.
A break that benefits you both.
Being a carer is a rewarding journey, but everyone needs time to rest and recharge. Residential respite care gives your carer the chance to take a break from time to time while ensuring you receive the best care, companionship, and support at home.
In Home respite care services
Anglicare’s in-home respite services are designed to support you and your carer with flexible options tailored to your needs.
Our trained and compassionate respite carers can assist with:
- Personal care – To help with showering, dressing, grooming, and mobility
- Meal preparation – To ensure you have nutritious meals ready to enjoy
- Companionship and social engagement – A friendly presence to chat, play games, or take a walk
- Light household tasks – Assistance with tidying up, laundry, or running errands
- Medication reminders – To make sure you stay on top of your prescribed routine.
What is Anglicare’s purpose?
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We’ve been caring for Queenslanders for over 150 years
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We connect with people at every stage of life and respond with compassion and humility
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Our team is experienced, dedicated and equipped to help
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We advocate to inform positive social change
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Our vision is to create a more loving, just and inclusive society.
Our stories
Ron
Ron has been receiving our services for over 12 years. He receives cleaning, mowing and help with his grocery shopping as part of his Home Care Package.
Graham
Graham is one of our Home Care Package clients. He receives a range of services from us, including housework and social support, but a key highlight for him would have to be going on our ‘mystery bus trips’.
Valerie
Valerie attends our Nalingu Respite Centre once a week and has been doing so for the last four years. One of her favourite things about attending this service is the friends she makes.
Funding options
There are various funding options to help you access care and support at home and beyond. We’ll help you find the best fit for your needs today while also exploring options for the future, so you always have the right support at the right time.
Common questions
Here are the most frequently asked questions we receive about our respite care services.
Yes. Under Australia’s Support at Home system (previously Home Care Packages), in-home respite is an approved service when it’s included in your care plan. Funding can cover a support worker visiting your home while your carer rests, works or attends appointments. Residential respite is funded separately, but Anglicare can help you structure your plan so your budget supports both everyday care and regular breaks effectively.
Start by registering with My Aged Care for an assessment. If respite is approved, you can choose Anglicare as your provider and we’ll help organise a respite schedule that fits you and your carer’s needs. For sudden situations, Carer Gateway can arrange emergency respite and Anglicare can help coordinate follow-up support to keep care consistent.
Government-subsidised residential respite allows up to 63 days per financial year, with possible extensions of 21 days for carer illness or exceptional needs. Families commonly book stays of one to three weeks at a time. If you already receive Anglicare’s in-home respite, we can help combine both options so you receive continuous, familiar care while your carer takes a longer break.
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We’re here for you. Submit this form or call us to access an Anglicare service or program. Our team is available between 7am and 5pm weekdays on 1300 610 610.
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