In-Home Respite Care
We provide in-home respite care, helping people stay comfortable in familiar surroundings while carers take time to rest and recharge. Talk with our team about flexible support options available at home.
Everyday In-Home Respite Support
Some families need a few hours of support during the week, while others need overnight assistance, help after hospital visits, or regular respite to ease daily pressure at home. Our in-home respite services are built around everyday routines, so support feels familiar from the beginning.
We assist with:
Personal care and daily routines
Meal preparation and medication prompts
Companionship and social support
Overnight respite care
Community outings and appointments
Our disability in-home respite care gives carers time to step away while participants continue receiving practical support in the comfort of their home.
What Does In-Home Respite Care Look Like?
Respite care in the home allows participants to stay in a familiar environment while carers take a short break, attend appointments, manage work commitments, or rest properly for the first time in weeks.
Support can be organised for:
A few daytime hours
Evening support
Overnight stays
Weekend respite
Ongoing scheduled care
We help families who are more comfortable organising in home respite care, as they prefer steadier routines. Meals happen at familiar times, personal care follows existing preferences, and participants remain surrounded by the people, spaces, and belongings they already know.
As a registered provider with more than 30 years of experience, ONCALL also provides backup staffing support when unexpected changes happen.
Expertise in Complex Care Services
People organising in home respite services often need support workers who can confidently step into established care routines, follow existing support plans, and adapt to higher care needs at home. We provide disability in-home respite care alongside nurses, allied health teams, support coordinators, and the people already involved in day-to-day support.
We support people living with:
End-of-life and palliative care - Support with comfort, personal care, emotional wellbeing, and day-to-day routines during difficult periods.
Neurological conditions - Including motor neurone disease, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, and multiple sclerosis, where mobility and communication needs can change over time.
Acquired brain injuries and stroke recovery
Assistance with mobility, structured routines, personal care, and rehabilitation-focused support at home.
Early onset dementia - Helping participants stay connected to familiar routines, familiar surroundings, and support workers they recognise.
Spinal cord injuries and complex mobility needs - Assistance with transfers, positioning, personal care, equipment use, and everyday activities around the home.
Before support begins, we take time to understand routines and other requirements so respite feels steady and familiar from the first visit onward.
Specialised Training for Advanced Care Needs
structured safety procedures. Our teams support participants with higher care needs at home while following established care plans, behavioural supports, and risk management requirements already in place.
Training areas include:
Enteral feeding
Diabetes and insulin management
Tracheostomy and ventilator support
Complex wound care
Complex bowel management
Crisis prevention and intervention
Manual handling and mobility support
During disability in-home respite care, our teams also follow escalation procedures, incident reporting processes, and emergency response protocols to help keep support consistent and well-managed inside the home.
NDIS In-Home Respite Care
ONCALL provides NDIS in-home respite care for participants requiring short-term, overnight, or ongoing support at home. Depending on individual plans and goals, respite may be funded under Core Supports or connected short-term support arrangements.
We support:
Self-managed participants
Plan-managed participants
NDIA-managed participants
Our team is here to walk you through how the respite fits into existing supports. Some families organise weekly support to maintain balance at home, while others need temporary respite during periods of illness, recovery, travel, or increased care demands.
We also work closely with support coordinators and allied health teams to help keep supports aligned with existing routines and participant goals.
Added Care and Activity Options
Alongside daily support, we can also include activity options during in home respite care to help participants stay engaged with the routines, interests, and environments they already enjoy. Activities are made around individual preferences, mobility levels, communication needs, and existing support plans.
Social Package - Includes companionship, café visits, local outings, hobbies, appointments, and community participation tailored to the participant’s usual routine and interests.
Nature Package - Supports time outdoors through gardening, walks, fresh air activities, and quieter sensory-based experiences suited to the participant’s comfort level.
Pamper Package - Can include personal wellbeing activities such as relaxation routines, music, gentle self-care support, and low-stimulation activities at home.
To help suit your loved one’s preferences, speak with us about personalised activity options for disability in-home respite care.
Benefits of Choosing In-Home Respite Care
In home respite care allows support to happen in familiar surroundings while daily routines stay more consistent and comfortable at home.
Compared with centre-based or short-term residential respite, respite care in the home can offer:
Familiar routines and surroundings
Support workers who already understand daily preferences
Greater flexibility around overnight or short-term care
Continued access to personal equipment and mobility aids
Less disruption around meals, medication, and communication routines
More personalised day-to-day support at home
Carrers also gain time to rest, attend appointments, manage work commitments, or spend time with other family members while support remains organised at home.
Ready to Get Started with In-Home Respite Care?
Organising in home respite care can start with a simple conversation about routines, schedules, support needs, and how often you would like help at home.
We provide in-home respite services across a range of care needs, including disability in-home respite care and higher support environments at home. If you are exploring respite care in the home for the first time, our team can walk you through available options, funding pathways, and the next steps at a comfortable pace.
Interested in ONCALL’s In Home Respite services? Make a referral today!
Fill out the form below or call the friendly team today.
VIC: 03 9896 2468
QLD: 07 3817 8700
About ONCALL
ONCALL is a trusted provider of disability and community support services, offering tailored care solutions across Australia. With a focus on client wellbeing, our team of highly trained professionals ensures that every individual receives the support they need to live safely and comfortably.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Support hours vary depending on individual needs and available funding. We can assist with daytime visits, overnight respite, weekend care, and ongoing support arrangements.
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Yes. Overnight in home respite care can be organised for participants requiring supervision, assistance during the night, or extended support periods at home.
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NDIS in-home respite care may be funded through Core Supports depending on the participant’s approved plan and goals.
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Where possible, we try to introduce participants and families to support workers before ongoing shifts begin so everyone feels more comfortable.
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ONCALL provides disability in-home respite care across multiple service regions, including Victoria and Queensland. Speak with our team to check local availability and support coverage.