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Respite services near Baxter enable carers to take the break they need

Baxter is a small, rural town on the southeast fringe of Melbourne. The town is conveniently located 10 minutes to the beaches in Frankston and Mornington, and just minutes to the many attractions of the Mornington Pensinsula, such as Arthur's Seat, Peninsula Hot Springs, and numerous local parks and nature reserves. If you’re looking for quality respite services near Baxter, you’ll find them just around the corner. 


Melba Support offers qualified children’s respite care in Frankston and Cranbourne. Melba Support will take over the caring, while you have a break.


Carers need regular breaks to maintain optimal health and wellbeing. With short breaks, you can recharge your batteries and have some time to attend to other things, knowing that the person supported is receiving quality respite care.


At Melba, our respite services are individually tailored to each person, for maximum benefits.

What do children do at Melba respite services near Baxter?

As a registered NDIS provider Victoria, Melba offers qualified children's respite with numerous fun and educational activities for people with disability. These activities boost confidence and independent living skills.


Some of the things children can do in Melba respite include:


· socialising with other children and making new friends

· enjoying a meal out with the group

· going to the movies, visiting attractions

· playing a favourite sport

· being involved in sensor activities around the home

· creative in-home activities such as arts and crafts

· watching favourite shows and playing games on Xbox and Wii


There is always something fun to do in Melba respite care near Baxter.

Melba’s quality of respite services

Melba is a registered NDIS provider Victoria trusted for respite care. Melba Support's children's respite services near Baxter have caring support staff who assist the supported person to develop independent living skills.


These include:


· daily tasks, such as meal planning and preparation

· eating and drinking

· showering, dressing, and other personal care

· taking medication correctly and on time


Melba Support offers children’s respite care in:


· Frankston

· Cranbourne


Carers can enjoy a short break and know the person supported is in good hands.


Some of our staff win prestigious awards, such as the leader at one of Melba's complex care Supported Independent Living (SIL) houses. Ahmad won the 2022 Workmate of the Year Award. The award celebrates and recognises people who deliver outstanding support, go the extra mile, are a pleasure to work alongside and make the workplace better. It’s the level of care Melba Support is trusted for, whether it’s with respite care, at a supported independent living home, or any other Melba service.


Click here to read more about our 2022 award-winning team member. 


Contact the Customer Engagement Team on 1300 696 352 or fill in the contact us form below.

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