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Respite Care Support

Careers need time away from caring, not just an afternoon, but genuine rest they can take without worrying about what's happening at home. That only works if the support left behind is actually good.

  • In-home respite, participant stays in their own environment
  • Community-based respite, activities and outings while carer is away
  • Scheduled regular respite or flexible as-needed support
  • Allied Health Assistant trained workers who follow clinical routines
  • Full handover from carer including routines, preferences, and health notes
What We Provide

Respite That Accounts for the Complexity of Real Disability Support

For participants with complex physical needs, spinal cord injury, MS, cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, the quality of care during a respite shift is directly tied to the worker's understanding of that condition. Our workers hold Allied Health Assistant (Cert IV) qualifications, which means they have formal training in physical disability support, manual handling, personal care, and condition-specific techniques.

Before any respite shift, we conduct a full handover with the primary carer, covering routines, health notes, communication preferences, equipment procedures, and anything else the participant needs done the way they are used to having it done.

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Self & Plan-Managed Friendly

We support self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants.

Respite care support in Melbourne

Adaptive Scheduling

Versatile respite packages ranging from hourly care to comprehensive overnight support.

Continuity of Care

Regular, dedicated support staff committed to delivering personalized, reliable routines.

Certified & Vetted Staff

Rigorously screened professionals offering secure care that meets NDIS safety benchmarks.

Who We Support

Who Can Benefit

Respite care suits a wide range of situations — from family carers needing a regular break to participants whose usual support routine has temporarily changed.

  • Family Carers

    Primary carers needing a temporary break.

  • Routine Changes

    Temporary changes to a usual support routine.

  • Emergency Situations

    Urgent, short-notice carer relief.

  • In-Home Support

    Care that stays in your familiar environment.

  • Community Outings

    Group activities and social engagement.

  • Recharge Days

    Planned breaks to rest, regroup or run errands.

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Your Journey

Four Simple Steps to Kind Support

01

Reach Out Today

Share your story with our friendly Melbourne team during an easy, obligation-free introductory chat.

02

Share Your Vision

Tell us about your passions, lifestyle routines, and the personal milestones you want to achieve with us.

03

Design Your Care

Together, we craft a custom lifestyle schedule tailored completely around your comfort and choice.

04

Enjoy Your Freedom

Relax as our compassionate carers begin providing the premium, consistent support you deserve.

NDIS Support Options

Understanding Funding & Pricing

Our respite care is funded through your NDIS Core Supports budget. We work with self-managed and plan-managed participants — rates follow the NDIS Price Guide and vary by time of support.

Plan-Managed

A plan manager handles invoicing and claims. We invoice them directly — no paperwork or out-of-pocket payments for you.

  • Zero paperwork — plan manager handles everything
  • Still full provider choice (registered or not)
  • No out-of-pocket payments to worry about
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Hourly rates

NDIS 2025-26

Weekday

Mon–Fri 6am–8pm

$54–$60/hr

Evening / Saturday

After hours

$63–$71/hr

Sunday / Public Holiday

Weekends

$82–$95/hr

2 business days' notice for cancellations. Late cancellations may incur a fee per NDIS guidelines.

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The Kind Freedom Difference

Why Trust Our Respite Team?

We deliver premium, reliable short-term care designed to give primary caregivers a restorative break while ensuring participants enjoy a safe, empowering, and personalized community experience that directly supports their individual lifestyle goals.

Qualified Support Team

Trained, vetted professionals you can rely on.

Flexible Scheduling

Support when you need it, for as long as you need.

Consistent Carers

Familiar faces for better routine management.

Participant-Focused

Care plans tailored to individual goals and comfort.

Related Services

Supports That Often Work Alongside Respite Care

Community Participation

Respite periods are often when participants access community activities. Our workers can combine respite care with a community outing in the same shift, making the time more productive for both participant and carer.

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Daily Living Assistance

Personal care, meal preparation, household tasks, and morning or evening routines, the same support a carer provides, delivered by a qualified worker during respite shifts and as standalone support.

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Allied Health Assistant

Participants with complex physical needs who require therapy program support, exercise routines, or condition management during respite benefit from our AHA-qualified workers who can continue therapeutic activities.

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Testimonials

Why Our Clients Stay

Participants, family members, and coordinators who work with Kind Freedom.

Sarah M.

Sarah M.

Our Clients

5.0
“Kind Freedom has completely changed my daily life. Edson and his team genuinely care about helping me reach my goals. I feel respected and heard every single visit.”
James K.

James K.

Our Clients

5.0
“As a support coordinator I recommend Kind Freedom to all my self-managed clients. They are professional, reliable, and truly person-centred. Edson goes above and beyond.”
Linda T.

Linda T.

Our Clients

5.0
“The community participation support has helped my son build real friendships and confidence. We are so grateful to have found such a caring and qualified provider.”
Marcus R.

Marcus R.

Our Clients

5.0
“The transport support has made such a difference. I can now attend my therapy appointments independently. Kind Freedom always arrives on time and the support is outstanding.”
Daniel S.

Daniel S.

Our Clients

5.0
“I was nervous about changing providers but Kind Freedom made the transition seamless. My life skills have improved enormously and I feel more confident every week.”
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Priya N.

Our Clients

5.0
“The respite support has been a lifeline for our family. The team is patient, professional, and treats my brother with so much respect. We finally feel like we have backup.”
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Aaron L.

Our Clients

5.0
“Edson took the time to actually understand my goals before quoting. The plan he put together felt personal — not a template. Six months in and I am genuinely more independent.”
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes. In-home and community-based respite are funded under Core Supports, Assistance with Daily Life (Category 01). Overnight or extended respite may also be funded under Short Term Accommodation (STA), which is a stated support in some NDIS plans. What is available depends on what is included in the participant's individual plan.

No. In-home respite means the support worker comes to the participant's home and provides care there while the carer is away. The participant stays in their own environment with their own equipment, bed, and routines. Community-based respite, where the worker takes the participant out during the respite period, is also available and can be combined with in-home time.

Before the first shift, we conduct a full handover session with the primary carer. This covers the participant's daily routine, personal care procedures, medication schedule, dietary needs, communication preferences, equipment use (hoist, wheelchair, mobility aids), behavioural cues, and anything else relevant to providing good care.

For planned regular respite, yes, we keep the same worker for consistent arrangements wherever possible. Familiarity matters enormously for participants, particularly those with ABI, autism, complex communication needs, or conditions that make new people unsettling.

We accommodate flexible booking where we can. Careers' needs are not always predictable, illness, work demands, or family situations can create urgent need for respite at short notice. We cannot guarantee same-day availability in all cases, but we work to respond to flexible requests more quickly than larger providers typically can.

Unused respite funding does not roll over between plan periods, and at plan review the NDIS may reduce respite allocation if it appears the hours were not needed. Many carers underuse respite because they feel guilty about taking breaks or have not found a provider they trust.

Yes. A respite shift naturally involves whatever the participant needs during that time, personal care, meals, community access, or just social time at home. These are not billed as separate supports.