{"id":36731,"date":"2026-04-17T10:49:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T10:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omaraagedcare.com.au\/dev\/?page_id=36731"},"modified":"2026-04-22T12:54:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T12:54:39","slug":"respite-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/omaraagedcare.com.au\/dev\/care-services\/respite-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Respite Care"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"36731\" class=\"elementor elementor-36731\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ce7865 lte-background-second e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2ce7865\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c47a4e5 lte-heading-align-center elementor-widget__width-initial lte-heading-style-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-lte-header\" data-id=\"c47a4e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"lte-header.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lte-heading lte-size-md lte-style-default lte-color-white lte-subcolor-white heading-tag-h2 heading-subtag-p\"><div class=\"lte-heading-content\"><h2 class=\"lte-header\">Respite Care Services<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9830ae0 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9830ae0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShort-term stays at Omara provide an opportunity to experience a warm, connected community while offering valuable support and relief for families and caregivers.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1e4eff lte-overlay-wrapper-black e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b1e4eff\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e64f6ef e-grid e-con-full lte-background-white e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e64f6ef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5f2834 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d5f2834\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a418a3 lte-animation-speed-slow elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4a418a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/omaraagedcare.com.au\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/blog_01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-36023\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c7ad8f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0c7ad8f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a84e604 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a84e604\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Taking a Break with Respite Care<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-befe243 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"befe243\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhether you\u2019re recovering from an illness, giving a caregiver a well-deserved break, or simply exploring what life at Omara is like, respite care is available when you need it most. Our short-term stays offer a welcoming, home-like environment, with the same high standard of care enjoyed by our permanent residents.\n\nPlease note that respite care services and availability may vary across residences. We encourage you to enquire with our team to find the best option for your needs.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56d26a6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"56d26a6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec43705 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ec43705\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efdc0a9 lte-heading-align-tablet-center lte-heading-align-tablet_extra-center lte-heading-style-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-lte-header\" data-id=\"efdc0a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"lte-header.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lte-heading lte-size-md lte-style-default heading-tag-h3 heading-subtag-h6\"><div class=\"lte-heading-content\"><h3 class=\"lte-header\">A Warm Welcome Awaits You<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb9acf6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb9acf6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNo matter how long you stay, you\u2019ll be welcomed into the Omara community. It\u2019s a place to connect with others, explore new interests, and enjoy a lifestyle our residents value and appreciate.\n\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Comfortable accommodation:<\/strong> Relax in the privacy of your own room, thoughtfully designed to be a peaceful and comfortable space where you can truly feel at home.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Personalised care:<\/strong> Our care services are tailored to your individual needs, ensuring the right level of support throughout your stay.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Engaging activities:<\/strong> Take part in a vibrant schedule of social events, outings, and hobbies that help you stay active, connected, and engaged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nAt Omara, every stay is designed to be comfortable, supportive, and enriching.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-570700f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"570700f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d7e109 lte-animation-speed-slow elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5d7e109\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/omaraagedcare.com.au\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/blog_12.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-36034\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-586ba6e lte-background-gray e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"586ba6e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f199b4c lte-heading-align-tablet-center lte-heading-align-tablet_extra-center lte-heading-style-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-lte-header\" data-id=\"f199b4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"lte-header.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lte-heading lte-size-md lte-style-default heading-tag-h3 heading-subtag-h6\"><div class=\"lte-heading-content\"><h3 class=\"lte-header\">Frequently Asked Questions about  Palliative Care<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec9c6f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"ec9c6f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2480\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2480\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How Can I Access Respite Care in Aged Care? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2480\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0efd339 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0efd339\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2480\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c87eb22 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c87eb22\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1361df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1361df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTo access respite care, you\u2019ll first need to complete an eligibility check and assessment through My Aged Care. This process helps determine the level of support you require and ensures you receive the appropriate services.\n\nOnce approved, respite care may be provided through the Commonwealth Home Support Programme or as part of your Home Care Package. You\u2019ll be given a respite care classification, which outlines the level of care you need.\n\nEligible individuals can receive up to 63 days of subsidised respite care each year. In some cases, this can be extended in additional 21-day periods, subject to approval by an aged care assessor.\n\nAt Omara, our team can help guide you through the process and support you in accessing the care that best suits your needs.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2481\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2481\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How Much Does Respite Care Cost Per Day? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2481\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f39895 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9f39895\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2481\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1161963 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1161963\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b386ec8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b386ec8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The cost of respite care includes a basic daily fee, which is set by the government at 85% of the single basic Age Pension. This fee is reviewed and updated twice a year, on 20 March and 20 September.<br \/>In addition, a booking fee may be required to secure your place at Omara.<\/p><p>We understand that navigating fees can be complex, and our team is here to help. We\u2019re happy to talk you through the costs and available respite care options\u2014whether you choose a short stay with Omara or elsewhere.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2482\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2482\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do You Offer Respite Care for People Living with Dementia? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2482\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-129b06e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"129b06e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2482\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e976a81 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e976a81\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba58ee2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ba58ee2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Caring for someone with dementia can be both rewarding and demanding. If you and your loved one are not ready for permanent aged care, short-term respite care can be a helpful and flexible option.<\/p><p>Omara offers respite care for people living with dementia within our specialised care environments. These short stays provide professional support in a safe, comfortable setting, while also giving caregivers time to rest and recharge.<\/p><p>You can also learn more about our dedicated dementia care services to understand how we support residents with tailored, compassionate care.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2483\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2483\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is Respite Care Available at Every Omara Residence? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2483\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dff69d6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dff69d6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2483\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-051e9f5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"051e9f5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b42fd0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b42fd0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRespite care is available at selected Omara residences. Availability may vary, so we encourage you to get in touch with our team to learn more about current options and find a location that suits your needs.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-2484\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-2484\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I Visit Before Booking Respite Care? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2484\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e43f2d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5e43f2d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-2484\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10d47db e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"10d47db\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8e69c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e8e69c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, we encourage you and your family to book a tour of an Omara residence to ensure it feels like the right fit for you. 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