Why do people access respite care?
- To relieve any social isolation experienced at home.
- For support at short notice when a carer unexpectedly needs to be away from home or needs a break.
- For occasional or regular support to enable carers to maintain other commitments and social activities.
- Rest after hospitalisation and treatment.
What is provided?
- Fully accessible self-contained room with call bell
- 24-hour staff support
- Catering for all meals
- Access to nursing care
- Assistance with medications
- Inclusion in all activities and bus trips
- Social interaction with people of a similar age who live at Glenview or independently.
Who can access the service?
- People who are over 65 years old, live in the community and have a carer (a family member or friend) who assists them to remain at home.
- Anyone who assists a person over 65 years old to help them to remain living at home.
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people aged over 50 years old.
To find out more about respite care, see the My Aged Care website.
Hotel Bisdee
Hotel Bisdee offers short-stay accommodation overnight, or a few weeks. It is known as cottage respite care.
We are flexible and can work with you to support your situation 24/7.
If you like, join the programs at Bisdee Community Centre next door and let our skilled staff and comfortable surroundings make respite care feel like a holiday!
Included is social support and activities. There is no minimum length of stay.

