Carers care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It can be exhausting. You may feel you need a break from caring overnight. This is normal and having a break can help you to continue caring for your loved one.

Here are some useful and endorsed information, resources and links on overnight respite care:

Palliative Care Program
Your Palliative Care team may:

  • Refer you to MACS Complete Care (in partnership with Hospice Foundation Geelong), which offers a range of services, including in-home overnight respite, provided by qualified palliative care personal care workers
  • Arrange an overnight respite stay if there are beds available in the Palliative Care Unit
  • Encourage you to contact Barwon Health Carer Support
  • Refer you to Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS) for respite
  • Encourage you to ask family and friends for help overnight

 Helpful resources and links

Page last updated: November 6, 2024