Respite care

Respite residents live alongside current aged care residents and experience being part of our community. Respite residents will move into a suite at one of our aged care centres, with access to all the benefits and high-quality care that our 50 years’ of experience provides.

Residential respite care is usually planned in advance, for instance if you are planning a trip away or have commitments scheduled and you need your loved one taken care of.

Sometimes you might need to access emergency respite care if, for example, you get sick, injured or need to go to hospital. In these situations, emergency respite care will provide short-term care for your loved one.

Emergency respite care admission is subject to availability and suitability.

If you are looking to take a short break, home respite care provides professional, personalised care for your loved one. Our experienced staff will come and visit for a few hours or take your loved one on a social outing to places they enjoy, like the local café, shops or a nearby park.

Centre-based respite is a day program offers that offers seniors the opportunity to participate in group activities for cognitive, physical and social stimulation – while allowing their carers a well-deserved break.

IRT provides centre-based day respite in the Illawarra only, at the Woonona Wellness Centre.

Participants get the opportunity to join in group activities for cognitive, physical and social stimulation. Activities can include things like trivia, cooking, bingo, gardening, movies and bus outings. We can also offer transport to and from the centre.