{"id":6102,"date":"2026-05-08T11:43:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T01:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/?p=6102"},"modified":"2026-05-29T12:44:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T02:44:50","slug":"respite-options-in-gippsland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/respite-options-in-gippsland\/","title":{"rendered":"Respite options in Gippsland"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6102\" class=\"elementor elementor-6102\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-515e1889 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"515e1889\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-351ab821 e-con-full home-banner e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"351ab821\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36d8c5e3 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-laptop__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet_extra__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"36d8c5e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Respite options in Gippsland<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ed2097 elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"7ed2097\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-f88c87c elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time> 8 May 2026<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5eeb5af7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5eeb5af7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14318c7d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"14318c7d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a48e008 link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a48e008\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Respite can offer a short break in a safe, supported environment, giving everyone a chance to rest,\u00a0reset\u00a0and keep routines going.<\/p>\n<p>Melba offers respite in Gippsland for children and adults, with welcoming options in Sale,\u00a0Traralgon\u00a0and\u00a0Warragul. Whether\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0planning ahead\u00a0or looking for support soon, we can help you explore what a respite stay could look like.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We offer respite in Sale,\u00a0Traralgon\u00a0and\u00a0Warragul. Each respite location is designed to feel comfortable and familiar, with support\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0shaped around the person staying.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We can usually welcome up to four people at a time in Sale, up to six in Traralgon, and typically up to five in Warragul. Capacity depends on making the right match for each person\u2019s needs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49dd5f3c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"49dd5f3c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10ca1f9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"10ca1f9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why people choose Melba respite\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b66f7ca link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b66f7ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Accessibility,\u00a0designed in.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Respite in\u00a0Traralgon\u00a0is provided in a\u00a0relatively modern,\u00a0purpose built\u00a0space with accessibility in mind. It includes wide doorways, accessible bathrooms, and bedrooms set up to support people with higher physical needs, including overhead transfer equipment. There are multiple living areas, plus a separate outdoor space with a kitchenette.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>The right match matters.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Respite works best when people feel comfortable and supported. We take the time to match bookings thoughtfully, considering age groups, support\u00a0needs\u00a0and other bookings, so stays are calm,\u00a0safe\u00a0and positive for everyone sharing the home. Children and adults never attend respite at the same place.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>More than a bed for the night.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Respite can be a chance to enjoy time away in\u00a0a new environment, keep routines going, and do everyday things with the right\u00a0supports\u00a0in place. Depending on interests and support needs, stays can also include local outings and short trips, such as day trips and attending community events.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>A gentle start, at\u00a0your\u00a0pace.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If\u00a0respite\u00a0is new, we can take it step by step. That might start with a meet and greet, then a couple of short visits, building up to a full day and an overnight when the person is ready.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6673974 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6673974\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99e4c36 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"99e4c36\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db10b3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"db10b3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jessy-June-25-ISA-SIL-STA-LR-DP-PBS-CCare-2-1-2-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5414\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jessy-June-25-ISA-SIL-STA-LR-DP-PBS-CCare-2-1-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jessy-June-25-ISA-SIL-STA-LR-DP-PBS-CCare-2-1-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jessy-June-25-ISA-SIL-STA-LR-DP-PBS-CCare-2-1-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jessy-June-25-ISA-SIL-STA-LR-DP-PBS-CCare-2-1-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Jessy-June-25-ISA-SIL-STA-LR-DP-PBS-CCare-2-1-2-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0f7cdc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b0f7cdc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65a3d6f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"65a3d6f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What we offer in Traralgon<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21e5967 link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21e5967\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Capacity: up to six beds per stay (matching is based on individual needs and compatibility).<\/li>\n<li>For children and adults.<\/li>\n<li>Support for complex physical needs (including equipment supports available on site; suitability is confirmed during assessment).<\/li>\n<li>Availability can be 24\/7\/365, depending on rostering and the right support match.<\/li>\n<li>Person\u00a0led\u00a0support: we work with you to understand routines, communication, health\u00a0needs\u00a0and what a good break looks like.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2623e4c2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2623e4c2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13318e36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"13318e36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Types of respite available\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5094611 link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5094611\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Short term respite = up to\u00a028 days\u00a0a year<\/li>\n<li>Medium term respite = up to\u00a090 consecutive days<\/li>\n<li>Emergency respite, and crisis respite in certain circumstances (subject to assessment and availability).<\/li>\n<li>In addition to respite in Melba locations, we can also provide respite in other locations, including people\u2019s homes. We discuss and consider\u00a0your individual needs\u00a0to find the safest, most suitable\u00a0option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-227cb287 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"227cb287\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c465d28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c465d28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Funding options\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61f8f3a1 link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61f8f3a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Respite may be NDIS funded or privately funded (fee for service). Private funding is sometimes arranged through a government body such as Child Protection or VACCA, and we also receive enquiries from hospitals,\u00a0TAC\u00a0and other support agencies.\u00a0What\u2019s\u00a0possible depends on the support ratio\u00a0required, availability of support workers, and the details of the stay.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73b009f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"73b009f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Plan ahead, so support is there when you need it\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-623eee9 link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"623eee9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Sometimes respite is needed at short notice. If a person is already known to Melba and we have the right information in place, we can often respond and react more quickly. When you first get in touch, it helps to share preferred dates (and any flexibility), whether respite is for a child or an adult, mobility and personal care needs, any\u00a0Behaviour\u00a0Support Plans or other key support information, and any medication or health considerations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f8801f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1f8801f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Confused about recent NDIS changes for respite?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d5e2d8 link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d5e2d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Talk with us about what\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0seeking\u00a0and how it can be funded today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b81f903 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6b81f903\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e3227a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4e3227a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Want to start talking respite with Melba?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5401acfd link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5401acfd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block--custom-layout block_a66b68e81b59f6f609fe81ca82a79f72 custom-wysiwyg blog-wysiwyg\">\n<p>If\u00a0you\u2019d\u00a0like to talk about a respite stay, contact Melba\u2019s Engagement Team. We can answer questions, talk\u00a0through\u00a0what would make a stay feel safe and comfortable, and guide you through the next steps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\u00a0<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-760f87e elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-align-center elementor-tablet-align-justify button elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"760f87e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-float\" href=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/get-support\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" 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