Respite Care Canberra

A short break can make all the difference for carers and families. Prime 1 Care provides flexible respite support so your loved one stays safe and supported while you rest

Flexible Respite Care for Canberra Families

Respite care gives carers a break, from a few hours to several days, while the person they support continues receiving attentive care. It’s one part of our wider range of NDIS services, and can be arranged alongside other supports such as community nursing if ongoing clinical care is also needed.

NDIS Short-Term Respite

Eligible NDIS participants may be able to use their funding for short-term respite, depending on their plan, circumstances and support needs. Short-term respite gives primary informal carers a break from their caring responsibilities while the participant is supported elsewhere. Funding and eligibility vary by plan, our team can help you understand your options and, where appropriate, work with your support coordinator or plan manager.

Our Respite Care Options

Short-term respite: a planned or last-minute break lasting a few hours to a few days, with support delivered in your home or a familiar setting.

Weekend and overnight respite: for carers needing a longer break, with support continuing overnight or across a weekend. [CONFIRM WITH CLIENT: is this in-home, or in a residential setting?]

Emergency respite: where possible, we aim to respond quickly if your usual care arrangement is disrupted. [CONFIRM: response time / availability commitment].

Mental health respite: support for carers of someone with a mental health condition, delivered with an understanding, informed approach. [CONFIRM: specific mental-health training/coordination claims before publishing].

If your loved one also needs help with everyday tasks between respite bookings, our assistance with daily living service can provide that ongoing support.

Who Can Benefit From Respite Care?

What Respite Support Can Include

Support is tailored to each person’s needs and typically includes personal care, companionship, mobility assistance and help with daily routines, agreed with you in advance.

Why Choose Prime 1 Care?

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Respite Care Across Canberra

We support participants and families across Canberra, including Belconnen, Gungahlin, Tuggeranong, Woden, Weston Creek and surrounding ACT communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Eligible participants may be able to use NDIS funding for short-term respite, depending on their plan, circumstances and support needs. We can help you understand your options with your support coordinator or plan manager.

Support can include personal care, companionship, mobility assistance and help with daily routines, tailored to what's agreed in your care plan.

This depends on your plan and needs, from a few hours to short overnight or multi-day arrangements.

No. Respite is available for people of all ages who need regular support, including those with disability or complex care needs.

Where possible, we aim to respond quickly if your usual care arrangement is disrupted. Contact us to discuss availability.

Contact our team for an initial conversation. We'll discuss your needs and, where relevant, work with your support coordinator or plan manager.

Need Respite Care in Canberra?

Talk to our team about your support needs and available respite options.

Ready to access expert home care services Canberra, community nursing, or disability support? Or looking for nursing jobs Canberra? Contact Prime 1 Care today and discover how we can support you or your loved ones.

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