Respite – Short term care when you need it most
It’s not unusual, as we become older or our health needs change, to find that we need some professional care for a short while – for example, after surgery or while recovering from an injury or an illness. Respite provides an ideal opportunity to receive short term clinical support and help with daily living in a comfortable, supportive and caring environment. It’s also a great way for people who are considering a move into permanent aged care to sample the benefits and lifestyle offered in a residential care environment.
At Banksia Lodge, our fully accredited residential aged care…
…facility at Broulee, we provide high quality, professional short term and emergency respite care for people over 65, for as little as two weeks at a time. Our respite rooms are fully private with their own en suite bathrooms and peaceful garden outlook.
If you would like more information about Banksia’s respite options, or our other aged care services including dementia and palliative care, please contact Sarah Delaney, our Administration and Domestic Services Manager, on (02) 4471 6091.
How do I apply?
- Step 1 – ACAT assessment
To be eligible for respite care, the recipient will need a comprehensive assessment called an ACAT assessment.
For information about how to obtain an ACAT assessment you can talk to your doctor, call the ACAT team directly on 1800 200 422, or visit the Government website myagedcare.gov.au.
- Step 2 – Enquire
If you would like to arrange for respite at Banksia Lodge, contact our Administration and Domestic Services Manager, Sarah Delaney on (02) 4471 6091. Sarah will discuss your individual circumstances with you and assess whether Banksia Lodge can provide the appropriate care and services.
To complete your application, you will also need to provide a copy of the Enduring Guardian and other legal documentation, and a range of health and medical information to complete your application.
Need more information about respite care?
Our Administration and Domestic Services Manager, Sarah Delaney, is happy to answer any of your questions about our respite or other aged care services. Please call Sarah for a confidential discussion or for more information.
Administration and Domestic Services Manager: Sarah Delaney
P: 02 4471 6091
E: sarah.delaney@banksiavillage.com.au
You can also find out more about respite on the government’s website at www.myagedcare.gov.au or contact Centrelink.
Enquire about Banksia’s Respite Care Services
For more information about Banksia Respite Care, please contact our Administration and Domestic Services Manager, Sarah Delaney
02 4471 6091 
sarah.delaney@banksiavillage.com.au