Residential Care
Residential
Aged Care Respite
A respite stay at Queen Victoria Care offers short-term support in a safe, welcoming community where care, comfort, and connection come first. Whether planned in advance or needed unexpectedly, respite provides both the person receiving care and their carer with time to rest, recover, and feel supported. Residential respite care is short-term care provided in an aged care home, where the care team supports each person according to their individual needs while their usual carer takes a break.
Respite stays can be helpful:
following a hospital stay
while a carer takes a holiday or needs time to rest
to trial residential aged care
when additional support is needed for a short period
During a respite stay, guests receive 24-hour care, meals, lifestyle activities, and the opportunity to connect with others.
Our focus is always on supporting the whole person, their routines, preferences, independence, and wellbeing, while also supporting carers in their important role.
Higher Everyday Living Fee (HELF) during Respite
Guests staying for respite at Queen Victoria Care may also choose to access our Higher Everyday Living Fee (HELF) offerings.
These optional, non-clinical services are designed to enhance everyday living through hospitality, lifestyle, and wellbeing experiences during a stay. HELF services focus on comfort, choice, and enjoyment, while ensuring each guest continues to receive high-quality care tailored to their needs.
Participation in HELF is entirely optional. Our team can help you understand what options are available and whether they are right for you.
If you would like to learn more about HELF during respite care, please contact our team . We are always happy to help.
Support and Information
If you are considering respite care and would like to talk through your options, support is available.
You can contact:
Queen Victoria Care
Our team can talk with you about respite availability, what to expect during a stay, and how to plan care that reflects your needs and preferences.
My Aged Care - 1800 200 422
My Aged Care is the Australian Government’s entry point for aged care services, including residential respite care. They can help you understand eligibility, assessments, and funding arrangements.
Care2Serve Tasmania - 1300 227 378 or visit care2serve.org.au
Care2Serve is a Tasmanian service that helps people navigate aged care, disability, and community services. They can assist with understanding My Aged Care, connecting with providers, and coordinating support.
Carer Gateway - 1800 422 737 or visit carergateway.gov.au
Carer Gateway is a free national service that supports carers directly. They can provide counselling, coaching, peer support, and help arranging planned or emergency respite services.
If you have questions about respite stays at Queen Victoria Care, our team is always happy to help you explore what support might look like for you and your family.
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