What is the respite house?
Respite care provides short-term relief for primary caregivers while the person they care for using the facilities. It can be arranged for several days. Care can be provided at home (if possible), in the community facilities (like Respite House in Crib Point), or at an adult day centre.
About our “Rose Cottage” Respite House
“Rose Cottage” Respite House in Crib Point, opened in 2021, is a charming cottage with a short distance to Hastings Marina, its main street with cafes, restaurants and shops as well as Somers and Balnarring beaches. Our Respite offers vulnerable people from our community day and night stay away from home.
The cottage includes a fully equipped kitchen, 2 living rooms, 4 single bedrooms and 1 double bedroom with split-system air-conditioning. There are 3 modern bathrooms with showers. Our outdoor deck at the rear of the cottage is the perfect place for an outdoor meal or recreational activities. Our community vegetable garden provides our guests with fresh veggies and fruits as well as a great entertainment in the fresh air.
Check out the “Rose Cottage” Respite House leaflet.
Our offer
• Bilingual, professionally trained staff and volunteers
• Safe & Accessible accommodation with a beautiful garden
• Centre based respite – available during the day at the Flexible Respite in Crib Point
• Cottage respite – available overnight or over a weekend
• Recreational activities – ferry trips to Philip Island, visits to local farmers markets, fruit farms, etc.
• Possible transport to and from the cottage
• Men’s shed – available on Fridays
How can I join the programs?
Respite Program is funded by Australian Government under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP). To be able to join Respite Program (Flexible Respite, Centre Based Respite), eligible clients should be registered in the My Aged Care and receive a special referral code for this type of services.
HCP and NDIS clients are available for this type of services. If client is a Home Care Packages (HCP) or National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) holder, no referral code is needed. Your Case Manager can assist you with joining Flexible Respite or Centre Based Respite Program.
Who do I contact?
Mrs Barbara Bailouni – Respite Coordinator
Polish Community Care Services Inc. “Polcare”
Mobile: 0 451 436 663
Email: barbara.bailouni@polcare.org.au