Where can I find respite care near Morwell?

If you’re a carer in Morwell, you’ll know you need to find respite care near Morwell if you’re going to take the regular breaks you need. This is where Melba Support can step in.

Melba Support has a dedicated respite home for adults just up the road in Traralgon. Regular breaks will give you the time you need to do other things. Maybe that is simply enjoying the walking trails around the Crinigan Bushland Reserve Morwell, or spending time at the pool at Morwell Leisure Centre.

Taking regular breaks will mean you can maintain your own wellbeing, and will mean you can continue to give the best care possible to the person you support.

How long can a person stay at Melba respite?

As an organisation that offers respite care in Victoria, short-term accommodation and assistance with Melba can be:

• overnight
• for a few days
• or some other length of time

The person you support will be welcomed into a caring ‘home away from home’, with activities tailored to their needs and interests.

What does a person at Melba respite care near Morwell?

Respite care near Morwell with Melba Support offers many enjoyable activities for adults. These are designed to be fun and assist the person to grow in confidence and independent living skills.

Some of the activities include:

• socialising and making new friends
• going out for a meal, or to see a movie or local attraction
• playing or watching a favourite sport
• participating in events in the community
• sensor activities around the home
• playing games on Wii and Xbox, reading, arts and crafts

The activities are all a part of Melba Support’s mission for a person supported to live a fabulous life.

Melba’s respite services

Melba is committed to providing a quality of respite care near Morwell that exceeds expectations.

Care includes:

• assisting the person to plan meals, prepare and cook meals
• personal caring, such as dressing, eating, teeth cleaning
• developing independent living skills
• taking correct medication on time

Melba respite care in Victoria has respite homes located in:

• Traralgon (Adults)
• Warragul (Children)
• Sale (Children and adults)

Take a short break so you can attend to other matters, and let Melba do the caring for a while. You’ll enjoy the time off you need and know the person you support is in good hands.

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