There’s a particular kind of tiredness that comes from caring for someone every day without a break, it’s not something extra sleep fixes. Prime 1 Care runs respite services throughout Sydney so you can step back for a while, whether that’s a couple of hours or a proper stretch of time off, without worrying about the quality of care your loved one receives in your absence.
At its core, respite care is a stand-in arrangement. A qualified carer takes over the responsibilities you normally handle, for as long as you need, so the person you support doesn’t experience any drop in the level of care they’re used to.
It’s used across a wide range of situations: disability, chronic illness, age-related decline, or any circumstance where ongoing support is part of daily life.
A carer works within your home environment, supporting personal care, meals, and daily tasks for anywhere from a few hours to overnight.
Day-based programs that keep your loved one socially engaged and active outside the home, while you have the day to yourself.
For carers needing a longer, uninterrupted break, or for higher support needs, this option provides full care in a residential setting: meals, personal support, and supervision included.
If a carer’s situation changes suddenly, illness, an emergency, anything unplanned, we can arrange rapid respite cover so care doesn’t lapse.
Start with a conversation. Once we understand your circumstances, we’ll explain how funding might work, whether through NDIS, a Home Care Package, or a private arrangement, and put together a respite plan that actually fits your situation. Reach out and we’ll take it from there.
Personal care, meal support, help with mobility, companionship, household tasks, medication support, and clinical or nursing input for more complex situations, depending on what's arranged.
No, it ranges from a few hours to several weeks depending on the circumstances and available funding.
No, we provide respite for people of all ages, including children and adults living with disability or chronic illness.
Yes, we have provisions for urgent respite when a carer's situation changes unexpectedly.
We prioritise consistency and try to keep the same carer involved where we can, since familiarity tends to matter for the person receiving care.
Contact our team directly. We'll talk through your situation, walk you through funding pathways, and build a plan from there.