Flexible Respite Care

Compassionate Respite Care

Caring for a loved one is a profound act of love and dedication. At Gippsland Multicultural Services, our Flexible Respite Care program ensures you have the time to recharge, knowing your loved one is in expert hands.

We match you with a trained Respite Carer who understands and respects your unique cultural needs.

Who it's for

If you are supporting a parent, relative, spouse, or friend so they can continue living independently at home then you might be eligible for our respite services.

Eligibility

Caring for an older person

Caring for a young person under 65 with a disability

Experiencing other challenges living independently

How we help

Our compassionate workers are committed to making life easier by offering:

Cultural Awareness:

Our carers come from diverse backgrounds and speak various languages to ensure your needs are fully understood and met.

Overnight Care:

We offer overnight care options to accommodate your specific needs.

Flexible Care Options:

Whether it’s social support, transportation for medical appointments, shopping, meal preparation, or light household tasks, our services are tailored to your requirement

Essential Breaks for Carers:

We empower carers and help maintain their well-being and ensure they can continue their vital role.

Availability

Service areas

Our services are available to residents within the six Local Government Areas of Gippsland: Baw Baw, Latrobe, South Gippsland, Bass Coast, Wellington, and East Gippsland.

Service days and times

Our office is open Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM

Our Testimonials

GMS is made up of an outstanding group of professionals. Their continued assistance with the weekly care of my mother has been terrific and I appreciate their timely communication when circumstances change. Highly recommended.

- Brian Ford

When GMS came into my life, I was at rock bottom, having the carers from GMS come into my home and provide me support pulled me out of that dark place. Having GMS Carers inspired me to continue my grandson’s legacy, they made the perfect match for me and my carer. Both the carers and the GMS Office staff are lovely, very professional, and approachable. They care so much about me and the services they provide. GMS has made me into a different person to where I started. Team awesome.

- Annie Slocombe

Having the GMS Carers provide services for Val and her Husband has lifted a weight off her shoulders. She said she is very happy with the Carers GMS sends to her and said they are just wonderful and deserve all the praise.

- Valerie Csimma