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Respite Care
Support when carers need a break.
Caring for a loved one at home is a big responsibility. Family members and carers often provide daily support, but they also need time to rest, recover from illness, or attend to their own wellbeing. That’s where respite care can help.
At Sensible Care, we offer short-term, temporary and emergency respite services so carers can take a break — knowing their loved one is safe, supported, and cared for.
Whether it’s a few hours, overnight, or several days, we’re here to help when you need it most.
Our Respite Services Can Include:
- Personal care (showering, dressing, toileting)
- Medication reminders or administration
- Companionship and supervision
- Meal preparation
- Mobility and transfers
- Light household assistance
- Respite are provided in the person’s home.
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Benefits
Why Choose Sensible Care?
- Respectful & Compassionate – We treat every individual with dignity and kindness.
- Experienced Team – Our trained professionals understand your unique needs.
- Personalised Support – Services are tailored to match your lifestyle and preferences.
- Flexible & Reliable – We’re here when you need us, with care that fits your schedule.
Funding Options
- Home Care Packages or the Support at Home program
- NDIS (as part of short-term accommodation or assistance with daily life)
- Private payment if no funding is in place
Real Stories. Real Care.
Client Stories
Professional, friendly, efficient, and really caring about excellent care for my mother. The admin team and carers were so beautiful to her.
Kathryn Dempsey
Google Review
We have Aria and she is helpful and caring person. They have good customer service and experience and I really glad to use them after lengthy research into options.
Renee Lucas
Google Review
I can't speak highly enough about Sensible Care. Aria exudes warmth, kindness & compassion. She & her team are knowledgeable, available and above all empathetic. They all treated my father who suffers from Dementia with tenderness
& respect.
& respect.
Maree Cecchin
Google Review
Very prompt communication and service, have had only positive experience with this provider. Emily is an absolute treasure! Friendly, warm, very efficient.
Brigita Litte
Google Review
The case managers and management team will go out of their way to help and accommodate your needs.They are truly the best care you can get.
Tara Saffet
Google Review
Professional, friendly, efficient, and really caring about excellent care for my mother. The admin team and carers were so beautiful to her.
Kathryn Dempsey
Google Review
We have Aria and she is helpful and caring person. They have good customer service and experience and I really glad to use them after lengthy research into options.
Renee Lucas
Google Review
I can't speak highly enough about Sensible Care. Aria exudes warmth, kindness & compassion. She & her team are knowledgeable, available and above all empathetic. They all treated my father who suffers from Dementia with tenderness
& respect.
& respect.
Maree Cecchin
Google Review
Very prompt communication and service, have had only positive experience with this provider. Emily is an absolute treasure! Friendly, warm, very efficient.
Brigita Litte
Google Review
The case managers and management team will go out of their way to help and accommodate your needs.They are truly the best care you can get.
Tara Saffet
Google Review
Take a Well-Deserved Break
We also offer emergency respite when care is urgently needed due to carer illness, travel, or unexpected events.
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