NDIS respite care providers in Sydney, New South Wales

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$50-$85/hour (subsidies available via NDIS/Support at Home). 591 care requests from participants, families and coordinators in Sydney have been submitted through Carevo.

612 providers cover Sydney · 5.0 providers respond to a typical request · 3 minutes to first enquiry acceptance in Sydney

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612 providers in Sydney
Funded via NDIS, aged care, DVA or private fees
In-home, day centre or overnight respite
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Need respite care in Sydney?

612 providers in Sydney
Funded via NDIS, aged care, DVA or private fees
In-home, day centre or overnight respite
Free. One request, providers contact you.

Recent activity in Sydney

Measured to 23 October 2026

107
care requests from Sydney: 5,660
providers reached: 1,505
opened the contact details

Carevo platform activity, not a measure of care quality or availability. A provider opening enquiry details records an intention to make contact, not an appointment or care delivered. How we measure this.

Activity figures describe Carevo enquiries, not appointments or care quality. Acceptance timing excludes unclaimed enquiries. Confirm current capacity directly. Measurement period and method.

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About Respite Care in Sydney

This guide compares respite care providers in Sydney, ordered by service match, distance, register status and activity on Carevo. The 10 providers listed here service Sydney and surrounding areas and can arrange in-home, community, and centre-based respite for NDIS participants and aged care clients.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly do providers respond to enquiries in Sydney?

Based on 1461 accepted enquiries on Carevo in Sydney, providers accept enquiry details with a median of 3 minutes. 73% of enquiries in Sydney have enquiry details accepted within 1 hour, and 89% within 24 hours. This covers every service in Sydney, so it differs from the respite care figure below.

How quickly are respite care enquiries responded to?

Across 41 respite care accepted enquiries on Carevo, the median enquiry acceptance time is 26 minutes. 71% of respite care enquiries nationally have enquiry details accepted within 1 hour, and 90% within 24 hours. This is the national figure for one service, so it differs from any Sydney figure above, which covers every service in the suburb.

How many respite care providers are there in Sydney?

There are currently 612 respite care providers serving Sydney listed on Carevo. These include NDIS registered providers, HCP-approved organisations, and community care providers offering day and overnight respite.

How much does respite care cost in Sydney?

Respite care rates in Sydney typically range from $50-$85/hour (subsidies available via NDIS/Support at Home). In-home hourly respite is the lower end of this range, while centre-based day programs and overnight short-term accommodation are higher. NDIS STA rates are set by the NDIS Pricing Arrangements.

How much respite care can I access through the NDIS?

NDIS participants can typically access up to 28 days of short-term accommodation (STA) per year, though this varies by plan. In-home and community respite is funded through your Core Supports budget and is not subject to the same day limit. Your plan manager or support coordinator can advise on what respite is included in your plan.

What is the difference between in-home respite and short-term accommodation?

In-home respite involves a support worker coming to your home to care for the participant while the regular carer takes a break. Short-term accommodation (STA) involves the participant staying at a care facility or respite house for a period of nights. STA is used for longer planned breaks and is particularly useful when the carer needs to travel or recover from illness.

How quickly can I arrange emergency respite in Sydney?

For emergency respite, contact Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737. They can arrange emergency respite funding and connect you with providers who can respond quickly. Some NDIS providers also maintain capacity for urgent or short-notice respite bookings. Contact providers directly and explain the urgency of your situation.

Can I use a Home Care Package to fund respite?

Yes. Respite services can be funded from HCP budgets. Common options include in-home respite workers and day respite programs. Speak with your care coordinator to include respite in your care plan and allocate appropriate funding from your package budget.

Do respite workers need to be qualified?

Yes. Respite workers should hold a current NDIS Worker Screening Check and First Aid and CPR certification. Many hold a Certificate III in Individual Support. For participants with complex needs, medical conditions, or behaviours of concern, more experienced or specially trained workers are appropriate.

How do I find the right respite provider for my family?

Start by identifying the type of respite you need (in-home, community, or STA), the number of hours or nights required, and any specific needs the person has. Carevo can help you compare providers in Sydney based on these criteria. Ask providers about their experience with people who have similar needs to your family member.

Care services available in Sydney

How many providers cover each type of support in Sydney.

Support Workers789 providers

Social Support760 providers

Cleaning732 providers

Personal Care721 providers

Transport704 providers

Life Skills654 providers

Respite Care612 providers

Supported Independent Living581 providers

Support Coordination572 providers

Therapy515 providers

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How Much Does Respite Care Cost in Sydney?

Respite care rates in Sydney typically range from $50-$85/hour (subsidies available via NDIS/Support at Home). The rate depends on the type of respite, the time of day, the day of the week, and the complexity of the care required. In-home respite during standard hours is generally less expensive than centre-based or overnight respite.

For NDIS participants, respite is funded under Core Supports as "Assistance with Daily Life" (for short-term accommodation and assistance, also known as STA) or "Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation" for community respite. The NDIS price limits apply to registered providers. Self-managed participants can negotiate rates with any provider.

For short-term accommodation (STA), the NDIS sets a daily rate that includes accommodation, support, and meals. Rates differ based on the level of support required and the number of nights. STA can be used for up to 14 days at a time, with up to 28 days per year in total, though this can vary by plan.

Home Care Package holders can use their package budget to fund respite services, giving the regular carer or family member a break. Funding is typically used for in-home respite or day respite programs. The Commonwealth Carer Respite Centres can also provide emergency or planned respite funding for eligible carers of aged care recipients.

Time	Indicative rate
In-home respite (standard weekday)	$50 - $65/hr
In-home respite (evening/weekend)	$65 - $85/hr
Public holiday respite	$80 - $105/hr
Centre-based day respite (per day)	$80 - $150/day
Short-term accommodation (STA) per day	$400 - $600/night
Overnight carer support (inactive)	$200 - $300/night

Rates are indicative and vary by provider and respite type. NDIS STA rates are set by the NDIS Pricing Arrangements. HCP clients should confirm respite funding availability with their care coordinator.

Sources: NDIS pricing schedule 2026-27 · Support at Home pricing and advised prices 2026-27

What does respite care cost? Full pricing and funding guide

How to Pay for Respite Care in Sydney

Respite care in Sydney can be funded through the NDIS, Home Care Packages, the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Program, DVA, or private payment depending on your situation.

NDIS: Respite for NDIS participants is funded in two main ways. In-home respite and community access support are funded under Core Supports. Short-term accommodation (STA), which provides the participant with accommodation and support away from home, is also funded under Core Supports. STA is often used to give the primary carer a planned break. Your plan needs to include funding in the relevant categories.

Home Care Packages (HCP): Respite services for aged care clients can be funded from HCP budgets. Common options include in-home respite workers who provide care while the family carer takes a break, and day respite programs. Your HCP care coordinator can help arrange respite as part of your care plan.

Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Program: This program provides subsidised respite for carers of older Australians and people with disability. It is administered through Carer Gateway, which replaced the previous Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centres. Contact Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737 for information about planned or emergency respite options.

DVA: Veterans' carers may access respite funding through DVA programs. Contact DVA to check eligibility and available services.

Private payment: Respite can also be arranged and paid for privately. This is the fastest option and suits families who need urgent or flexible respite without waiting for funding approval.

What to Expect from Respite Care in Sydney

Respite care gives primary carers a planned or emergency break while ensuring the person they care for continues to receive safe and appropriate support. Good respite is not just about covering the basics; it should give the person receiving care an enjoyable, positive experience.

In-home respite involves a support worker or carer coming to your home while the regular carer has a break. The support worker maintains the person's usual routines, assists with personal care and daily tasks, and provides companionship and social engagement. Handover notes from the regular carer help the respite worker understand preferences and any specific needs.

Community-based respite takes the participant out of the home for activities such as social outings, day programs, or recreational activities. This type of respite benefits both the participant, who gets social stimulation, and the carer, who gets uninterrupted time at home.

Short-term accommodation (STA) involves the participant staying in a supported care setting, such as a respite house, for a period of days or nights. This is typically used for planned breaks of several days. Reputable STA providers have comfortable, home-like facilities with experienced staff familiar with diverse disability and care needs.

When arranging respite, give the provider as much information as possible about the person's routines, preferences, communication style, and any medical or behavioural considerations. A good provider will request this information and use it to plan appropriate care.

How to check a provider's credentials

Carevo shows register-sourced status fields and links you to the official Australian registers so you can confirm the current entry yourself. Here is what each listing shows and where to check it. A listing on Carevo is not an endorsement.

NDIS registration

Listings show whether a provider reports being NDIS registered. You can confirm a provider's current registration and approved support types yourself on the NDIS Commission's public provider register.

Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

Aged care approval

The aged care approval label is sourced from the Australian Government's My Aged Care provider register. Confirm the current entry and the services listed there before choosing a provider.

Source: My Aged Care (Department of Health and Aged Care)

ABN you can check

Most listings include the provider's Australian Business Number, shown on the profile. You can look it up on the Australian Business Register to confirm the business is registered and active.

Source: Australian Business Register

Complaints process

If you have a concern about any provider, you can lodge a complaint with the NDIS Commission or the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission at any time. We also accept complaints via our own channel.

Source: NDIS Commission / Aged Care Commission

Respite Care at a glance

Funding: NDIS Core Supports, Support at Home, CHSP, DVA, Private
Availability: Same-day service for urgent needs
Wait time: Confirm current availability and a start date directly with the provider
Cost: $50-$85/hour (subsidies available via NDIS/Support at Home)
Hours: 24/7 availability
Median enquiry acceptance: 3 minutes

Most requested support in Sydney

Based on 430 actual requests from participants and families in Sydney on Carevo.

Cleaning 154 requests · 732 providers

Personal care 115 requests · 721 providers

Therapy 62 requests · 515 providers

Social support 37 requests · 760 providers

Support coordination 32 requests · 572 providers

Allied health 30 requests · 515 providers

Real care requests submitted by people in Sydney through Carevo. Updated each build from inquiry records.

Care demand in Sydney

In the last 90 days, participants, families and coordinators in Sydney made 288 care requests through Carevo, and 36% were marked urgent. The funding mix was 44% NDIS, 43% Home Care Package or aged care, and 13% privately funded.

Based on real requests submitted to Carevo. Updated each build.

New South Wales Regulations & Compliance

In New South Wales, NDIS providers may be registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, and registered providers comply with the NDIS Practice Standards. Registration is mandatory only for specified supports and circumstances, such as specialist disability accommodation, plan management, and supports involving regulated restrictive practices. Self-managed and plan-managed participants may generally choose registered or unregistered providers; NDIA-managed participants must use registered providers. Aged care services operate under the Aged Care Quality Standards enforced by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. Registered providers are audited against the NDIS Practice Standards, and workers in risk-assessed roles need NDIS worker screening through the NSW NDIS Worker Check.

NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission

Phone: 1800 035 544

Website: ndiscommission.gov.au

Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission

Phone: 1800 951 822

Website: agedcarequality.gov.au

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About Sydney

Sydney sits within the Sydney (City) council area, home to around 17,252 residents. Connecting with a respite care provider who already works locally means shorter travel and familiarity with nearby services.

Population 65+, Greater Sydney

797,094 (15.2%)

State avg 18.8%

Need help with daily activities

271,381 (5.2%)

State avg 6%

Nearest hospital

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Public transport

All train lines via Central/Town Hall

Pharmacies

Priceline Pharmacy World Square • Chemist Warehouse Town Hall

Community support

City of Sydney Seniors Groups • Sydney U3A

Diverse mix of professionals, international visitors, and long-term residents. Strong multicultural community with significant Asian and European populations.

Generally flat terrain in CBD. Excellent accessible public transport. Most buildings have lift access. Tactile ground surface indicators throughout.

Postcode: 2000

Data: ABS Census 2021 (Greater Sydney)

Language support in Sydney

Sydney has a large Mandarin-speaking community (15.2% of residents), so finding in-home respite care in a shared language matters here. These are the main languages spoken at home locally (ABS Census 2021). When you get matched, ask providers which of their staff speak your language and whether they can keep that worker as your regular. Interpreters are free through TIS National for NDIS appointments, and My Aged Care can arrange them for aged care assessments.

Mandarin care in Sydney普通话4,23815.2%Thai care in Sydneyไทย3,31611.9%Indonesian care in SydneyBahasa Indonesia2,3088.3%

Speaker counts are persons using the language at home in this postcode. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021 (table G13). Carevo connects families with providers and does not deliver care itself.

Response figures are based on 10 in-home respite care requests across Australia over the last 180 days, as we do not yet have enough requests in Sydney to report a local figure. 10% of those requests received no response. How we calculate our numbers

How we rank providers

Rankings in Sydney use directory relevance and observable activity on Carevo: service match, distance, register-sourced status fields, whether an enquiry can reach the provider, and recent response and connection activity. Rankings are recalculated daily. They do not assess care quality or recommend a provider.

How this list is built. Providers shown here are registered with the NDIS for Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement and Group and Centre Based Activities, or offer respite, support work, and personal care. Generalist providers who only mention this service in passing are excluded, so the list reflects genuine, demonstrated capability.
Activity on Carevo. We measure recent actions such as connecting on an enquiry, opening its contact details, responding, and an inquirer reporting whether a connection helped. These are platform activity signals, not an assessment of the support delivered.
Service match. Providers are ranked by how closely their registered services and capabilities match what you are searching for.
Register-sourced status. NDIS registration fields come from the NDIS Commission provider register. Aged care approval fields come from the My Aged Care register. These statuses are ranking inputs, not Carevo endorsements, and you should confirm the current register entry before choosing a provider.
Carevo enquiries. Providers who have paused requests from us are moved down among providers with the same relevance. They stay visible and are marked as not receiving Carevo enquiries.
Recent activity. Providers active on Carevo recently (a connection, a login, or a profile update) get a small boost, the same signal shown as "Active this week" on their card. It is deliberately small: stronger relevance and condition evidence outweigh a recent login.
Local presence. Providers confirmed in Sydney rank above those covering only the broader region.

What the enquiries status means

It answers one question: would a request sent through Carevo today actually reach them? It is not a rating, it is not about the provider's books, and it is not a statement about their capacity, their waiting list, or the quality of their care.

Receiving: At least one contact on their account is set up to receive new requests from us, and someone has signed in recently enough for us to say a person is there.
Not receiving: Every contact on the account has unsubscribed or paused, so we have no way to pass an enquiry on.
No status shown: We cannot tell either way, so we say nothing rather than label the provider. The account is set to receive enquiries, but nobody has signed in recently, or there are no contact details on file. It is not a negative mark, and most listings sit here.

A provider who is not receiving our enquiries may well be taking new clients directly. Providers set this themselves and can turn it back on at any time from their Carevo account or from any email we send them. Providers not receiving our enquiries are moved down the list and never hidden. It is refreshed daily, so a provider who resumes, or signs in, reappears within a day.

What the Carevo activity rating means

The Strong activity rating describes how a provider behaves on Carevo, not the care they deliver.

Where it starts: Every provider starts at a baseline of 50.
What moves it: Enquiries from the last 90 days. The strongest positive is a care seeker naming that provider as the one who helped them. The clearest negative is connecting on an enquiry and never opening the contact details.
How it is kept honest: Recalculated daily from scratch, shown only above the baseline and only with at least two scored signals, and removed automatically when either stops being true. It cannot be purchased.

It is not an endorsement, a recommendation, or an assessment of care quality, and we do not screen providers for complaints. Complaints are handled by the NDIS Commission and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. See the full activity rating methodology.

612

providers in Sydney

35,248

providers nationally

How we calculate provider numbers

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Sources and content responsibility

Carevo maintains this service guide. The funding and directory wording was checked on 15 September 2026. This is not a clinical review. Confirm a practitioner's qualifications, suitability, fees and current availability before booking.

Travel must be agreed before booking under the applicable funding rules. Carevo does not publish a verified 2026-27 per-kilometre cap. Ask for an itemised quote. Send a correction.

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