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Respite Day Care

St Catherine’s Day Care program offers carers peace of mind with safe, social, and professional daytime support for their loved ones.

Elderly residents enjoying a board game together at St Catherine’s respite day care.

Daily Support, Peace of Mind

We appreciate and understand that carers needs are so very often forgotten. Accordingly, we have developed a day respite program which enables a person to enjoy the benefits of residential care on an ad hoc basis.

Our low care program, offers respite in a safe, welcoming and social environment and is available from Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 9am to 5pm.

Why use Respite Day Care?

Our Day Care service offers a range of supports and activities designed to promote wellbeing, independence, and social connection in a safe and welcoming environment.

  • Structured leisure and lifestyle activities
  • Includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, and consideration is given to special dietary needs if required
  • Clients can be self-referred, referred by a General Practitioner or by another Health Practitioner

​Access to allied health, nursing, hairdressing and other services may also be arranged for those attending the day program. Our day respite service has a focus on healthy, positive living through structured activity programs.

A blue patterned cushion on a wooden bench at St Catherine’s, creating a cosy and welcoming respite day care environment

Who can use the Respite Day Care service?

Our day respite services are available to people subject to an assessment by the St Catherine’s Care Manager or a nominated representative. St Catherine’s will assess your respite needs and outline any eligibility and assessment requirements, fees and care planning.

It should be noted day respite is offered on a planned or emergency basis and due to high demand is subject to availability.

A bright, elegant seating area with cream armchairs and fresh flowers at St Catherine’.

How do I book Respite Day Care?

Please feel free to contact us by email or phone 03 5721 2243 to arrange an assessment.

Frequently asked questions

We provide permanent residential care, short-term respite care, palliative care, and a weekday day respite program.

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