The Commonwealth Home Support Program aims provide entry-level support to those caring for frail, older people 65 years and over (50 years and over for Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander people) to maintain care relationships between carers and those they care for by providing quality respite care so regular carers can take a break. The carer may or may not be present during the service delivery.
Flexible respite includes:
In home day respite - provides daytime support service for carers of clients needing assisted support in the carers or clients home.
In home overnight respite - provides overnight sleepover services for carers of clients needing assisted support in the carers or clients home. Tasks can include: personal care, home care, medication prompting, welfare checks, meal preparation etc