We’ve summarised the top six questions people ask about overnight respite care, to make it easier for you.
What is overnight respite care?Overnight respite care offers the person you care for a break from their home environment, providing short-term accommodation and delicious meals prepared fresh daily, along with specialised support and a range of social activities.
What are the benefits for guests and carers?Overnight respite care is a service designed to support you and your carer for short periods of time. It is another service to support you to stay at home for longer by providing you both with short rest breaks.
Not every provider offers the option of staying at a cottage in the community for just one night, however, we have the flexibility to offer you stays for just the night, or for up to ten nights at any one time.
Who is eligible for overnight respite care?We welcome anyone with available Government funding, including the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), regardless of age or circumstances. If you’re eligible for overnight respite care, you will be provided with an overnight respite care code from My Aged Care.
All our cottages can accommodate guests who are able to transfer themselves independently, including guests who use a wheelchair. Personal care needs, such as an insulin dependency, are best discussed with the Cottage Manager prior to applying.
Is there an overnight respite cottage near me?You can find the nearest HammondCare respite care cottage in your local area by visiting one of the following web pages:
Candlebark Cottage in Goulburn
Bugari Cottage in Terrey Hills
How long can I stay in overnight respite care?The benefit of our overnight respite care service is that it is flexible. Guests are welcome to stay with us on as many occasions as they need.
How do I access overnight respite care?
Firstly, contact HammondCare Support on 1800 826 166 and ask to speak with your local Cottage Manager about your needs, goals and eligibility for this service.
If you don’t already have an overnight respite code as part of your Government subsided funding, the next step is to apply for an eligibility check and free assessment through My Aged Care by phoning 1800 200 422, or you can visit the website.
Based on your eligibility, My Aged Care will issue you with an overnight respite code either over the phone, or via letter or email. You will need to supply this to your local Cottage Manager to make a booking.
You are then ready to enjoy the benefits of an overnight cottage experience, with all the comforts of home.
We encourage you to call our friendly HammondCare Support team anytime day or night on 1800 826 166 to discuss your individual circumstances. Or speak with your Care Manager about accessing overnight respite care. If you would like further support or information on how to navigate My Aged Care, you can also contact your local Cottage Manager. Visit our respite care page to find out more.