Respite Services Australia has a vision for every person who engages with our service to feel valued, cared for and enriched through their stay with us. We have two state of the art facilities located at Moonee Ponds and Thornbury, both conveniently located near public transport. We aim to provide excellent service and care to anyone who comes through our doors. We have specialised rooms to cater for both high and low physical needs, and while we encourage and promote privacy and dignity.
There is large living areas and a breakout rooms for rest and relaxation. All of our rooms include hospital grade electric beds which are adjustable to support additional needs, and all clients will be in single rooms. We have an inhouse chef who prepares our meals. All of our meals are home made and are low in fat and salt. Our main goal in meal preparation is that if it doesn’t look like something you would serve your family, then we won’t serve it here!
Many of our meals are based on family recipes. If additional support is required for specific meal time processes or specialised foods, we are happy to assist with this. On weekends we offer a range of activities including trips out to various locations around Melbourne, or on-site activities, such as art or gardening. If participants would prefer, they are also welcome to have down time at the centre. All activities are pre-organised, and arranged according to participant requests and staffing needs.
We offer 24 hour respite everyday of the year!