01
Family carers needing time for appointments, work, rest or other responsibilities
Fambulcare service
Respite Care at Home
Short-term in-home support that helps familiar routines continue while family carers take time to rest or attend to other commitments.
How we can help
Support that fits your everyday life
We work with the older person, family and supporters they choose to understand everyday routines and agreed support needs. The aim is practical, respectful continuity while a family carer takes a planned break.
Available across Melbourne and Brisbane
We confirm local availability, suitable service arrangements and the next practical step before support begins.
This service can include
- Companionship at home
- Agreed personal care assistance
- Meal preparation
- Social and community activities
- Medication reminders where appropriate
- Support with established routines
Support at Home funding
Your arrangements are confirmed before support begins
Respite arrangements depend on your approved plan, assessed needs, funding, service agreement and local worker availability. We confirm the proposed visit before it begins.
Who this may suit
Practical support when it makes a difference
02
Older people who prefer familiar support at home
03
Families planning regular or occasional practical support
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
Related services
Other support to explore
Personal care
Explore the practical support that may work alongside your current service arrangement.
Explore this serviceSocial support
Explore the practical support that may work alongside your current service arrangement.
Explore this serviceMeal preparation
Explore the practical support that may work alongside your current service arrangement.
Explore this serviceReady to talk about your care?
Tell us what support you are looking for and we will help you understand the next practical step.