Respite Care Perth

As a not-for-profit organisation, our focus is on supporting people, not profits. We are deeply connected to the local community and reinvest into services, programs and initiatives that help older people stay active, connected and living well at home.  Our Community Connect program brings this to life with events happening every week including chair dancing, pilates, knitting, craft, meditation, board games and chamber music, plus we offer regular educational and social based functions for added connection and learning.

Our dedicated team includes carers, nurses and allied health professionals who are carefully selected, trained and committed to delivering safe, professional and person-centred care. We focus on building genuine relationships that help participants feel comfortable and supported, with the assurance that ongoing training and compliance standards means you are always receiving excellent and up-to-date care support.

Whether you need a little help around the house or more comprehensive support, Southcare offers a wide range of services including domestic assistance, personal care, nursing, allied health, social support, home maintenance and transport, all co-ordinated through one trusted provider.  Importantly, our clinical care and allied health teams are in house meaning better holistic care for you and an integrated team working together to help you live your best life.

At Southcare, everything we do is guided by our values of Quality, Respect, Integrity, Cooperation and Empathy.  Care is also delivered in line with the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards meaning you are always at the centre of your care.  We take the time to understand your needs, preferences and goals, delivering care that is tailored to you and focused on enhancing your quality of life. It’s your care, your way.

For more than 40 years, Southcare has been supporting older people across Perth’s south west metro corridor to live independently, safely and confidently in their own homes. Our long history means generations of local families have trusted us with their care.

Respite care provides temporary support for older people when their regular carer needs a break, is unavailable, or requires additional assistance. Care can be delivered in the comfort of the participant’s home or within the community, depending on individual preferences and in line with their assessed and approved care needs.

With Southcare, a trained care worker can step in to provide personalised support, companionship and assistance with daily activities, giving primary carers the opportunity to rest, attend appointments, work or simply recharge. Our respite care workers offer complete peace of mind, ensuring carers can take time for themselves knowing their loved one is safe, supported and receiving quality care.

Respite care services are delivered in line with your assessed and approved care needs.  It can include personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, transport to appointments, companionship, social support, dementia support, and assistance with daily activities. Services are designed to support older people while giving family carers time to rest, recharge and manage other responsibilities.

Yes. Southcare provides in-home respite care throughout Perth, allowing older people to remain in familiar surroundings while receiving personalised support and allowing carers time away from their caring responsibilities.

Our experienced care workers can provide companionship, social support, personal care and assistance with daily activities to maintain regular routines. Whether you need a few hours of support each week, occasional assistance, or more regular respite care, we tailor services to meet the needs of both the older person and their carer, based on your assessed and approved care needs.

Overnight respite is provided through one of our partnered providers.

Yes. Southcare can assist eligible participants to access out-of-home respite care, providing temporary support in a safe and welcoming environment when a carer needs a break, is unavailable, or additional care is required.

Out-of-home respite offers older people the opportunity to receive support to participate in social activities and maintain their well-being in a supportive setting.  Our experienced care workers can provide companionship, social support and transport to help maintain regular routines. Whether you need a few hours of support each week, occasional assistance, or more regular respite care, we tailor services to meet the needs of both the older person and their carer in line with their assessed and approved needs.

Yes, overnight respite is provided through one of our partnered providers.

Southcare provides respite care for elderly people across Perth’s south west metropolitan region, including:

• Ardross
• Armadale
• Attadale
• Atwell
• Beckenham
• Beeliar
• Belmont
• Bentley
• Bibra Lake
• Bicton
• Brentwood
• Byford
• Camillo
• Carlisle
• Canning Vale
• Cannington
• Cloverdale
• Como
• Coolbellup
• East Cannington
• East Fremantle
• East Victoria Park
• Ferndale
• Forrestfield
• Fremantle
• Gosnells
• Hamilton Hill
• Hilbert
• Karawara
• Kardinya
• Kelmscott
• Kensington
• Kenwick
• Kewdale
• Langford
• Lathlain
• Lynwood
• Maddington
• Manning
• Melville
• Murdoch
• Parkwood
• Queens Park
• Redcliffe
• Rivervale
• Riverton
• Roleystone
• Rossmoyne
• Salter Point
• Samson
• Shelley
• South Beach
• South Fremantle
• South Perth
• Southern River
• Spearwood
• St James
• Success
• Thornlie
• Victoria Park
• Waterford
• Wattle Grove
• Willetton
• Wilson

If you’re unsure whether we service your area, our friendly team would be happy to help.

Government-funded respite care may be available through My Aged Care following an assessment with the Single Assessment System.  Respite can be accessed under the Government’s Commonwealth Home Support Program or Support at Home program, depending on your assessed and approved care needs.  If you need respite care and don’t currently have Government funding or are ineligible for funding, you can access private respite care directly with Southcare.

Availability varies depending on the type of service required and in delivered in line with your assessed and approved care needs. If you require urgent respite care or emergency respite care, contact our team as soon as possible. We will assess your situation and work to provide support or connect you with the most appropriate care option using our private care services.