Live-in Respite

KinCare's live-in respite service enables carers of people with dementia and behaviours of concern who have difficulty accessing residential respite to have an extended break.  KinCare provides a substitute carer to stay with the client while the primary carer takes a break.

This service is an Australian Government Initiative.

	Who can refer?
	Anyone can refer a client to KinCare: you, any family member, friend, community service or health professional.
	What services are offered?
	KinCare’s in-home dementia respite program enables carers of people with dementia and behaviours of concern to have a meaningful break. KinCare provides a trained live-in carer to provide substitute care and support such as attending to housework, cleaning, shopping, personal hygiene, medication monitoring, transport and other supports the carer normally provides. KinCare keeps in touch with carers and care recipients’ doctors while the carer has a break.
	How does the program work?
	A KinCare Program Manager conducts a detailed assessment with each carer and care recipient. Program Managers work with eligible carers to plan services that will best meet their needs and provide a positive experience for care recipients. KinCare has specialist staff experienced in providing care for people with dementia and can discuss a variety of strategies that help reduce the stress of accepting care for carers and care recipients.
	Special needs
	KinCare’s services are planned around the needs of each individual client. KinCare can provide services that meet special language, cultural, religious, dietary and other needs.
	What about client safety?
	All KinCare staff have received specialised training to provide in-home care. Staff wear a uniform and photograph identification. All staff employed by KinCare must undergo police and working with children checks.
	How much does it cost?
	A client contribution is required towards the cost of providing this service. Special consideration is available for clients who are assessed as financially disadvantaged.
	What areas are covered?
	NSW – Northern Sydney LGA’s: Hornsby, Hunters Hill, Ku-ring-gai, Ryde. NSW – Cumberland Prospect LGA’s: Auburn, Baulkham Hills, Blacktown, Holroyd, Parramatta. NSW – Central West LGA’s: Bathurst, Bland, Blayney, Cabonne, Coorowa, Cowra, Evans, Forbes, Greater Lithgow, Lachlan, Oberon, Orange, Parkes, Weddin.
	If you require an interpreter:
	If you require an interpreter phone 1300 733 510. State your name, telephone number and language. You will be placed on hold while an interpreter is contacted. If an interpreter cannot be contacted we will call you back.