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NDIS respite care providers in Wasleys, South Australia

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  • 187 providers in or near Wasleys
  • Funded via NDIS, aged care, DVA or private fees
  • In-home, day centre or overnight respite
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Showing 1 in Wasleys + 9 servicing from nearby·How we chose these

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01

Easy Care Support Services

NDIS registered Serves Virginia + 104 other areas in SA (23 km from Wasleys)

Funding accepted
NDIS · all plan types (NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed, NDIS agency-managed)Home Care PackageCHSPPrivate
Specialises in
Personal careRespite careSIL
Often enquired about
Intellectual disability, psychosocial disability, cerebral palsy, dementia
About Easy Care Support Services

Easy Care Support Services is in the top 10 for respite care in Wasleys because they have 12 Carevo connections for this service and are registered with the NDIS Commission for assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement. They are an NDIS registered provider listed in Virginia, South Australia and based in Collingwood, Victoria. Confirm whether they travel to Wasleys. Personal care and SIL are among the other services named in their accepted Carevo enquiries. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. How we rank

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How this listing is sourced
  • Registered for with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
  • Business address on file
02

SA Nursing Care

Serves Munno Para West + 15 other areas in SA (19 km from Wasleys)

Funding accepted
NDIS · self-managed or plan-managed (NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed)Home Care PackagePrivate
Specialises in
Personal careNursingCleaning
Often enquired about
Autism, psychosocial disability, motor neurone disease, dementia
About SA Nursing Care

SA Nursing Care is in the top 10 for respite care in Wasleys because they have 6 Carevo connections for this service and are registered with the NDIS Commission for assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement. They are a provider listed in Munno Para West, South Australia and based in Northgate, South Australia. Confirm whether they travel to Wasleys. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. They most often accept Carevo enquiries about personal care and nursing. How we rank

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Strong activity
03

Amita Health Care

NDIS registered Serves Virginia + 68 other areas in SA (23 km from Wasleys)

Funding accepted
NDIS · all plan types (NDIS plan-managed, NDIS agency-managed, NDIS self-managed)Private
Specialises in
Personal careCleaningSIL
Registered for
Registered SDA (specialist accommodation) provider
Often enquired about
Autism, intellectual disability, developmental delay, psychosocial disability
About Amita Health Care

Amita Health Care is in the top 10 for respite care in Wasleys because they have 7 Carevo connections for this service. They are an NDIS registered provider listed in Virginia, South Australia and based in Adelaide, South Australia. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. Cleaning and personal care are among the services named in their accepted Carevo enquiries. How we rank

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How this listing is sourced
  • Registered for with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
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04

Two Minds Counselling Services

NDIS registered Serves Wasleys + 3 other areas in SA

Funding accepted
NDIS · all plan types (NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed, NDIS agency-managed)
Specialises in
Personal care
Registered for
Specialist behaviour support
About Two Minds Counselling Services

Two Minds Counselling Services is in the top 10 for respite care in Wasleys because they are based in Wasleys. They are an NDIS registered provider offering respite care. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them. Personal care is among the services named in their accepted Carevo enquiries. How we rank

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How this listing is sourced
  • Registered for with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
  • Business address on file
05

Zivy Care & Services

NDIS registered Serves Gawler + 25 other areas in SA (13 km from Wasleys)

  • Active on Carevo this week
Funding accepted
NDIS · all plan types (NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed, NDIS agency-managed)Home Care PackagePrivateDVA
Specialises in
Respite care
Registered for
High-intensity daily personal activities, high-needs community nursing
About Zivy Care & Services

Zivy Care & Services is in the top 10 for respite care in Wasleys because they are listed in Gawler, about 13 km away. They are an NDIS registered provider based in Ferryden Park, South Australia. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. How we rank

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How this listing is sourced
  • Registered for with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
  • Business address on file
06

Trustinghandssa

NDIS registered Serves Munno Para + 12 other areas in SA (20 km from Wasleys)

Funding accepted
NDIS · all plan types (NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed, NDIS agency-managed)Private
Specialises in
Respite care
About Trustinghandssa

Trustinghandssa is in the top 10 for respite care in Wasleys because they are listed in Munno Para, about 20 km away. They are an NDIS registered provider based in Adelaide, South Australia. How we rank

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How this listing is sourced
  • Registered for with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
  • Business address on file
07

Care2Empower Pty Ltd Registered NDIS Provider

NDIS registered Serves Munno Para West + 8 other areas in SA (19 km from Wasleys)

Funding accepted
NDIS · all plan types (NDIS plan-managed, NDIS agency-managed, NDIS self-managed)
Specialises in
Personal careCleaning
Registered for
Specialist behaviour support, registered SDA (specialist accommodation) provider
Speaks
Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Often enquired about
Psychosocial disability
About Care2Empower Pty Ltd Registered NDIS Provider

Care2Empower Pty Ltd Registered NDIS Provider is in the top 10 for respite care in Wasleys because they are listed in Munno Para West, about 19 km away. They are an NDIS registered provider based in Mawson Lakes, South Australia. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them. They most often accept Carevo enquiries about cleaning and personal care. How we rank

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How this listing is sourced
  • Registered for with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
  • Business address on file
08

Essence Support Services

NDIS registered Serves Smithfield Plains + 28 other areas in SA (21 km from Wasleys)

Funding accepted
NDIS · all plan types (NDIS plan-managed, NDIS agency-managed, NDIS self-managed)Home Care PackageDVA
Specialises in
Personal careCleaningSocial support
Registered for
High-intensity daily personal activities, high-needs community nursing
Often enquired about
Intellectual disability
About Essence Support Services

Essence Support Services is in the top 10 for respite care in Wasleys because they have 2 Carevo connections for this service and are listed in Smithfield Plains, about 21 km away. They are an NDIS registered provider based in Mawson Lakes, South Australia. They most often accept Carevo enquiries about personal care and cleaning. They also offer SIL. How we rank

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How this listing is sourced
  • Registered for with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
  • Business address on file
09

Senami Disability & Mental Health Services

NDIS registered Serves Smithfield + 24 other areas in SA (22 km from Wasleys)

Funding accepted
NDIS · self-managed or plan-managed (NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed)Home Care PackageCHSPPrivate
Specialises in
Personal careCleaning
Registered for
High-intensity daily personal activities, specialist behaviour support
Often enquired about
Developmental delay, psychosocial disability
About Senami Disability & Mental Health Services

Senami Disability & Mental Health Services is in the top 10 for respite care in Wasleys because they have 2 Carevo connections for this service and are listed in Smithfield, about 22 km away. They are an NDIS registered provider based in Smithfield, South Australia. Cleaning and personal care are among the services named in their accepted Carevo enquiries. How we rank

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How this listing is sourced
  • Registered for with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
  • Business address on file
10

Always Care Services

NDIS registered Serves Evanston Park + 14 other areas in SA (16 km from Wasleys)

Funding accepted
NDIS · all plan types (NDIS self-managed, NDIS plan-managed, NDIS agency-managed)Home Care PackageCHSPDVAPrivate
Specialises in
Personal careTransportCleaning
Registered for
High-intensity daily personal activities, high-needs community nursing
Team includes
Disability Support Worker, Registered Nurse, Social Worker
Often enquired about
Autism, mobility impairment
About Always Care Services

Always Care Services is in the top 10 for respite care in Wasleys because they are listed in Evanston Park, about 16 km away. They are an NDIS registered provider based in Para Hills, South Australia. Personal care and transport are among the services named in their accepted Carevo enquiries. They also offer occupational therapy and plan management. How we rank

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How this listing is sourced
  • Registered for with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
  • Business address on file
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About Respite Care in Wasleys

This guide compares respite care providers in Wasleys, ordered by service match, distance, register status and activity on Carevo. The 10 providers listed here service Wasleys 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 are respite care enquiries responded to?

Across 40 respite care accepted enquiries on Carevo, the median enquiry acceptance time is 23 minutes. 73% 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 Wasleys figure above, which covers every service in the suburb.

How many respite care providers are there in Wasleys?

There are currently 187 respite care providers serving Wasleys 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 Wasleys?

Respite care rates in Wasleys 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 Wasleys?

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 Wasleys based on these criteria. Ask providers about their experience with people who have similar needs to your family member.

Care services available in Wasleys

How many providers cover each type of support in Wasleys.

Respite Care187 providers
Personal Care3 providers
Social Support3 providers
Support Workers3 providers
Transport3 providers
Cleaning2 providers
Accommodation Support2 providers
Support Coordination2 providers
Life Skills2 providers
Plan Management2 providers
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How Much Does Respite Care Cost in Wasleys?

Respite care rates in Wasleys 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 Wasleys

Respite care in Wasleys 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 Wasleys

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
23 minutes

Care demand in SA

In the last 90 days, participants, families and coordinators across SA made 440 care requests through Carevo, and 38% were marked urgent. The funding mix was 47% NDIS, 40% Home Care Package or aged care, and 13% privately funded.

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

South Australia Regulations & Compliance

In South Australia, 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 are regulated under the Aged Care Quality Standards. South Australia requires NDIS worker screening through the DHS NDIS Worker Check, and registered providers are audited against the NDIS Practice Standards.

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

Statement of Rights Complaints Policy Privacy Policy

About Wasleys

Wasleys sits within the Light (Regional Council) council area, home to around 722 residents. Connecting with a respite care provider who already works locally means shorter travel and familiarity with nearby services.

Population 65+

97 (9.1%)

State avg 20.5%

Need help with daily activities

37 (3.5%)

State avg 6.9%

Median personal income

$668/wk

Weekly, persons 15+ (ABS)

Data: ABS Census 2021

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 Wasleys to report a local figure. 10% of those requests received no response. How we calculate our numbers

How we rank providers

Rankings in Wasleys 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 Wasleys 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.

187

providers in Wasleys

35,250

providers nationally

How we calculate provider numbers

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