Respite Care
Caring for a loved one is rewarding but can also be demanding. With your Support at Home funding, Medicana provides trusted respite care services that give family members or carers time to rest and recharge, while ensuring you remain safe, supported, and comfortable at home.
Our caring support workers step in with warmth and professionalism, so carers have peace of mind knowing their loved one is in good hands.
What Respite Care Covers
Short-Term In-Home Care
Reliable support while your regular carer takes a break.
Personal Care Assistance
Help with showering, grooming, and mobility during respite periods.
Companionship & Supervision
Friendly support to ensure safety, comfort, and company.
Everyday Living Help
Light cleaning, meal preparation, or tidying while providing care.
Flexible Scheduling
Available for a few hours, a day, or longer, depending on your needs.
Why Respite Care Matters
Respite care isn’t just about giving carers time off — it also helps sustain long-term wellbeing for both the carer and the person receiving care. In-home respite services allow older people to remain in familiar surroundings while carers take the break they need to stay healthy, balanced, and supported.
Why Choose Medicana for Respite Support?
Qualified, Caring Staff
Support workers and carers with experience in personal and home care.
With Medicana, you may save on client contributions, meaning more of your funding goes into the services you need most. Learn how we help you save
Consistent & Reliable
You can count on us to be there when you need us most.
With Medicana, you may save on client contributions, meaning more of your funding goes into the services you need most. Learn how we help you save
Tailored to You
Respite that respects your routines, background, and preferences.
With Medicana, you may save on client contributions, meaning more of your funding goes into the services you need most. Learn how we help you save
Better Value
With Medicana, you may save on client contributions, leaving more of your Support at Home budget available for other services. Learn how we help you save
With Medicana, you may save on client contributions, leaving more of your Support at Home budget available for other services. Learn how we help you save
What Our Clients Say
From smooth onboarding to ongoing support, our clients share how working with us has made their journey easier and more impactful.
“Medicana made it easy...”
“I was nervous about switching to self-managed, but Medicana made it easy. Now I get more care, and I choose who provides it.”
“Easy and reassuring...”
“They actually listen and give you real options. Recommended to friends and family because of how easy and reassuring the whole process.”
“I feel in control again...”
“Friendly, professional, and so easy to deal with from start to finish. I feel in control again and confident about the decisions I’m making.”
Frequently Asked Questions
At Medicana, we know you may have questions about how our services work, who can access them, and what costs are involved. Below are some of the most common questions we receive from clients, families, and referral partners.
General Questions
Medicana provides mobile allied health, nursing, and Support at Home services across Australia and clinical services throughout Victoria. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, community nursing, hospital-in-the-home (HITH) support, and everyday living services such as personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, transport, meal preparation, and social support.
Medicana provides mobile allied health, nursing, and Support at Home services across Australia and clinical services throughout Victoria. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, community nursing, hospital-in-the-home (HITH) support, and everyday living services such as personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, transport, meal preparation, and social support.
Medicana provides mobile allied health, nursing, and Support at Home services across Australia and clinical services throughout Victoria. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, community nursing, hospital-in-the-home (HITH) support, and everyday living services such as personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, transport, meal preparation, and social support.
Support at Home & Fees
Medicana provides mobile allied health, nursing, and Support at Home services across Australia and clinical services throughout Victoria. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, community nursing, hospital-in-the-home (HITH) support, and everyday living services such as personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, transport, meal preparation, and social support.
Medicana provides mobile allied health, nursing, and Support at Home services across Australia and clinical services throughout Victoria. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, community nursing, hospital-in-the-home (HITH) support, and everyday living services such as personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, transport, meal preparation, and social support.
Medicana provides mobile allied health, nursing, and Support at Home services across Australia and clinical services throughout Victoria. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, community nursing, hospital-in-the-home (HITH) support, and everyday living services such as personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, transport, meal preparation, and social support.
Allied Health & Nursing
Medicana provides mobile allied health, nursing, and Support at Home services across Australia and clinical services throughout Victoria. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, community nursing, hospital-in-the-home (HITH) support, and everyday living services such as personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, transport, meal preparation, and social support.
Medicana provides mobile allied health, nursing, and Support at Home services across Australia and clinical services throughout Victoria. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, community nursing, hospital-in-the-home (HITH) support, and everyday living services such as personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, transport, meal preparation, and social support.
Medicana provides mobile allied health, nursing, and Support at Home services across Australia and clinical services throughout Victoria. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, community nursing, hospital-in-the-home (HITH) support, and everyday living services such as personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, transport, meal preparation, and social support.
Medicana provides mobile allied health, nursing, and Support at Home services across Australia and clinical services throughout Victoria. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, community nursing, hospital-in-the-home (HITH) support, and everyday living services such as personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, transport, meal preparation, and social support.
Referrals & Reporting
Medicana provides mobile allied health, nursing, and Support at Home services across Australia and clinical services throughout Victoria. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, community nursing, hospital-in-the-home (HITH) support, and everyday living services such as personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, transport, meal preparation, and social support.
Medicana provides mobile allied health, nursing, and Support at Home services across Australia and clinical services throughout Victoria. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, community nursing, hospital-in-the-home (HITH) support, and everyday living services such as personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, transport, meal preparation, and social support.
Medicana provides mobile allied health, nursing, and Support at Home services across Australia and clinical services throughout Victoria. This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise physiology, community nursing, hospital-in-the-home (HITH) support, and everyday living services such as personal care, domestic assistance, shopping, transport, meal preparation, and social support.