Respite services in Gippsland
Finding quality respite services in Gippsland is easy
Gippsland is a favourite tourist destination for Australians with its many charming rural towns and natural beauty. Locals and tourist alike enjoy the many attractions such as Ninety Mile Beach, Tarra Bulga National Park and the Gippsland Lakes where you can relax and unwind.
If you’re caring for a person with disability, Melba Support offers caring respite services in Gippsland which will give you the time you need to relax and do other things.
How long can a person stay at Melba respite?
Being a registered NDIS provider Gippsland and across Victoria, Melba offers qualified respite services where a child or adult can stay overnight, for a few days, over the school holidays, or another arrangement as organised between yourself and the respite home.
Regardless of the length of the stay, the person will enjoy a caring environment with services that are specifically tailored to their needs and interests.
What people do at Melba respite
Melba offers numerous fun activities for children and adults during their stay. The activities also assist them to grow in confidence and independent living skills.
Here are just some of the things people can do at Melba respite:
· Socialise with others and make new friends
· Enjoy a movie in town
· Enjoy a meal out in town
· Play a favourite sport
· Visit local attractions
· Enjoy events in the community
· Be involved in sensor activities around the home
· Play games on Wii and Xbox, read, do arts and crafts
Whatever the choice, the carers at Melba respite will assist people supported to live a fabulous life during their stay.
A quality of respite services
As a registered NDIS provider Victoria, Melba is committed to a quality of respite care.
This includes assisting the person supported:
· with personal care, such as eating, teeth cleaning
· to plan and prepare meals
· to develop and strengthen independent living skills
· to take medication on time
· and more
In Gippsland, Melba’s respite homes are located in:
· Warragul (Children)
· Sale (Children and adults)
· Traralgon (Adults)
With Melba, carers can enjoy the short break they need and know the person supported is in good hands.
For more details about respite services in Gippsland, contact the Customer Engagement Team on 1300 696 352 or fill in the contact us form below.