NDIS Respite Care in Adelaide

NDIS respite care in Adelaide gives you support while the family members or friends who usually care for you take a break. Kindora Connect is a Registered NDIS Provider, and our support workers step in so your routines keep going and your carers can rest, recover or look after their own health.

Respite works best when it is planned before anyone is exhausted. A familiar worker and a clear plan help the time apart feel easy for everyone.

What does NDIS respite care include?

Respite covers the support your carers would usually give, for a set period. Depending on your plan, it can include:

• personal care and help with meals while your carer is away
• support at home so you can keep your usual routine
• outings and activities in the community with a support worker
• medication reminders and following any care plan you already have
• regular short breaks, such as one day or evening a week, or longer blocks

Talk to us about the kind of break your family needs, including the days and hours. We will be upfront about what we can support.

Who is respite care for?

Respite suits participants who live with family or friends who provide a lot of their daily support. For example:

• a parent who cares for their adult child every day needs regular time to rest
• your main carer is going into hospital or needs to travel for work
• you want time with someone other than family, and your carers need a break
• your support coordinator is planning breaks through the year so they do not come in a crisis

How is respite funded under the NDIS?

The NDIS now calls this support short term respite (it used to be called short term accommodation). It supports you while the people who usually help you take a short break from caring. It can happen in your own home or another setting.

Short term respite is usually funded for up to 28 days a year. You can use it flexibly, for example a block of up to 14 days, or one weekend a month, as long as it lasts the length of your plan.

Shorter breaks, like a few hours of support at home or an outing, may instead come from your core supports budget. We check which funding applies before we agree a service agreement.

What does a typical respite day look like?

Before the first break, we meet you and your carer to learn your routine: meals, personal care, medication times and the things that keep you calm and happy. Your carer leaves notes, and your worker follows them.

On the day, your carer heads off knowing you are supported. You might have lunch, go for a walk or to an activity, and your worker writes a short note about how the day went for your carer to read later.

How do we keep respite safe and familiar?

Changes to routine can be unsettling, so we try to use the same worker for each break and introduce them before the first one. Your support plan records everything that matters, including who to call if plans change.

We deliver respite in line with the NDIS Practice Standards, and our workers are screened and trained in First Aid and CPR. If something happens during a break, we contact your nominated person straight away.

Carers often start the conversation for someone else. Our guide on how family members can enquire about support explains how.