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Enjoy short-term respite care

A break for carers and a warm experience for residents

What is short-term respite care?

Respite care offers a short-term option for people requiring care and for their carers that may need a break.

Short-term care provides a safe, temporary home for your loved one while you take time for yourself. It’s a suitable option when you need a few days to rest, attend to your own health or take some time off to restore your energy.

Some also choose short-term care to help with recovery after a hospital stay or to experience life in our homes. Whatever your needs, all our aged care homes offer short-term stays, with our team here ready to welcome you and your loved one.

Ready to enjoy a break with us?

Hear our residents' stories

A short-term stay in residential aged care is a great alternative for carers to take a break from their caring responsibilities, but what is it like for the older person staying with us?

Our residents, Noel and Pamela, share their experiences of staying at an Estia Health home.

What does a carer do?

Caring may include help and support with any of the daily activities of living of the person being cared for. It may include physical and personal care such as dressing, lifting, showering, toileting, feeding or providing transport and the management of medications, attending appointments, banking and dealing with any emergencies.

Am I a carer?

Carers are people who provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness, or who are frail aged. Carers are an integral part of Australia’s health system and are the foundation of our aged, disability, palliative and community care systems.

Why might I need support?

Caring for someone who is vulnerable, dealing with an illness or who are frail and aged requiring support, is often handled by family and friends who are unpaid carers. Support is available to ensure that carers can take a break and recharge, also taking care of their own wellbeing.

63 days of subsidised respite care

Eligible people can access up to 63 days of subsidised respite care each financial year. This includes both planned and emergency residential respite care. If more than 63 days are required due to your care needs, carer stress or the absence of your carer, it is possible to extend this by 21 days at a time, with further approval from an aged care assessor.

Learn more about residential respite subsidy and supplements here.

My mother recently spent 3 weeks with you for respite. She commented on how wonderful all the meals were and she enjoyed always being taken down to the dining room for her meals. Everyone that assisted with all her care needs such as showering and transferring her into bed at night were friendly and the care was a high standard. We are very grateful.

Family - Bannockburn
I would like to thank you for all the care and consideration given to me during my respite stay at Estia Health. If not for the COVID threat and isolation, this would have been an enjoyable experience. It was kind of Vicki and Anya to keep me occupied. The nursing team have been wonderful.

Resident - Mount Coolum
My sister and I would like to thank you both for fitting Mum in for respite. She raved about the food, how good it was, and how nice and friendly everyone was to her. She really enjoyed it and has even said she would like to come back again.

Family - Figtree
I would like to thank everyone involved in taking my care of my mum during her emergency respite. The pressure relieved from myself and my whole family was immense and furthermore the quality of the care was far above what I expected. All the carers were indeed so sensitive and kind. This whole experience has restored my faith in the entire system.

Family - Gold Coast