Caring for the carer
Respite care in your home or ours
Respite care offers essential relief for carers, allowing them to take a break from their caregiving duties, recharge, and attend to their personal needs, whether it's for rest, medical appointments or social activities. Regular breaks help prevent caregiver burnout, reduce stress and improve overall well-being. By taking time to look after themselves, carers are better able to maintain their health and continue providing care in the long term, knowing their loved one is being well looked after in their absence.
Respite Care in your home
Respite care in your home provides you continuity and comfort, allowing you to stay in familiar surroundings while still receiving personalised attention and support. You can benefit from a fresh perspective as professional respite carers often introduce new activities or techniques that enhance daily routines. This service helps ensure that your physical, emotional, and social needs are met while maintaining routine and comfort in your own home.
Respite care in our home
Receiving care in Iris Manor or Hawthorn Grange offers you the opportunity to access 24-hour support in a safe and welcoming environment. Care at Iris Manor and Hawthorn Grange is tailored to your care needs, with personalised care plans that address your individual needs, including medication management, personal care, and social activities.
Iris Aged Care is a family owned business that ensures a more hands-on, flexible approach, allowing residents to enjoy a home-like atmosphere with high-quality care that promotes independence and well-being.
We're here to help
If you need more information or support we a here to assist you in getting the most out of your Home Care Package
Navigating aged care funding can be complex, but our care management team is here to help. We guide you through the My Aged Care application process step by step and can even manage parts of the process on your behalf.
Supporting you in your home
Getting older shouldn’t stop you from enjoying the lifestyle you want and maintaining your independence in your own home. We can offer you a range of in-home aged care services which are tailored to you, your goals, and your preferences.
Your Home Care Package in our facility
For people who need full-time care and support you can use your Home Care Package to access 24-hour, 7 days a week support in one of our facilities, ensuring continuous care and support.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, Home Care Packages can be used to fund in-home respite care. This allows your regular carer to take a break while ensuring you continue to receive the necessary care and support. Respite care can include help with personal care, meal preparation, medication management and general daily activities.
The frequency of in-home respite care depends on the level of your Home Care Package and your individual care needs. You can discuss with us how to incorporate regular or occasional respite into your care plan, based on the available funding and services.
In-home respite services can include personal care (e.g., bathing, dressing), meal preparation, assistance with medications, light housekeeping and support with mobility. The goal is to ensure you’re comfortable and well-cared-for while your primary carer takes a break.
Yes, emergency respite care can be arranged through your Home Care Package if your primary carer is unexpectedly unavailable. It’s important to coordinate this with Iris Aged Care so that arrangements can be made quickly.
Home Care Packages are typically designed for in-home care and do not directly cover the cost of accommodation in Iris Manor or Hawthorn Grange for respite. However, the package can be used to fund specific care services provided during your stay at our facilities, such as personal care, nursing support or allied health services.
Yes, it’s possible to combine Home Care Package services with other funding options, such as private payment, to cover the cost of your stay in Iris Manor or Hawthorn Grange. You would need to coordinate with Iris Aged Care to organise the funding and services.
While your Home Care Package may not cover the full cost of staying at one of our facilities, it can cover specific care services, such as assistance with daily activities (e.g., showering, dressing, meals), specialised nursing care, and allied health services like physiotherapy or occupational therapy.
To arrange respite care at Iris Manor or Hawthorn Grange, please coordinate with your Care Manager. At Iris Aged Care, we are committed to ensuring that the care services provided during your stay meet your needs and seamlessly integrate with the existing care at our facility.
The duration of respite care at Iris Aged Care, funded through a Home Care Package, is based on your care needs and the level of your package. It’s essential to discuss this with your care manager to determine the required services and the length of your stay.
Need to know more?
If you need more information or support we a here to assist you in getting the most out of your Home Care Package
Navigating aged care funding can be complex, but our care management team is here to help. We guide you through the My Aged Care application process step by step and can even manage parts of the process on your behalf.
"We recently used Iris Aged Care for respite care, and the experience was fantastic. Mum was well cared for and we were able to take a much-needed break. Thanks so much!"
Susan B
"I can't thank the staff at Iris Aged Care enough for their respite care services. They took wonderful care of my grandmother, and she really enjoyed her time there."
Katherine S
"We recently used Iris Aged Care for respite care, and the experience was fantastic. Mum was well cared for and we were able to take a much-needed break. Thanks so much!"
Susan B
"I can't thank the staff at Iris Aged Care enough for their respite care services. They took wonderful care of my grandmother, and she really enjoyed her time there."
Katherine S
