NDIS Respite Care
That
Puts Heart First

Safe, trusted and emotionally-centred NDIS respite care across Sydney and the Central Coast.

Why Affective Care?

Qualified & Compassionate
Staff

Every respite carer is trained, experienced, and chosen for their ability to connect with people personally.

NDIS-Approved Support

Fully compliant respite care aligned with NDIS standards, giving families and coordinators complete peace of mind.

Flexible Care Options

Whether short stays, in-home respite or community participation, we design care to suit your unique needs.

Emotionally-Centred
Approach

We go beyond basic care; our team provides support with empathy, warmth, and understanding.

How NDIS Respite
Care Works?

Our NDIS respite care services at Affective Care are designed to give families time to recharge while ensuring participants receive safe, meaningful, and emotionally-centred support. We offer:
  • In-Home Respite Care; Providing personalised assistance in the comfort of the participant’s own home, maintaining routines and familiarity.
  • Short-Term Accommodation (STA); Flexible overnight or short-stay options in supported settings, designed for safety, comfort, and community engagement.
  • Community Participation During Respite; Supporting participants to stay socially active and connected through local activities and outings.
  • Personal Care & Daily Living Assistance; Respectful support with everyday needs such as meals, hygiene, and mobility during respite stays.
  • Emergency & Flexible Respite; Immediate support when families or carers face unexpected challenges, ensuring no one is left without care.

Our Respite Care Services

  • In-Home Respite
  • Short-Term Accommodation (STA)
  • Overnight Respite Care
  • Community Access During Respite
  • Personal Care & Daily Living Support
  • Emergency Respite
  • Family caregiver support

Our Commitment to You

We promise care that respects dignity, promotes independence, and eases family concerns. With transparent communication and 24/7 availability, you’ll always feel supported.

Your Choice: NDIS Respite
Care Across Sydney

Affective Care provides NDIS respite care across Sydney’s Inner West, Campsie, Belfield, Belmore, and the Central Coast. Our teams are local, trusted, and available when you need them most.

Ready to Take the Next Stepwith
Respite Care Services?

Book a free consultation call or fill in our quick form; let’s create a respite care plan that supports your family.

Our Happy Participants

Marlon

Professional, reliable, and genuinely caring. They understand the emotional side of respite better than anyone we’ve met.

Ashley

The team matched support workers to Mum’s personality so well. She actually looks forward to her respite days now.

Quinn

Affective Care gave us peace of mind. We finally had time to recharge while knowing Dad was cared for with compassion.

FAQ

Respite services provide temporary relief for primary carers by offering short-term care for the participant in a safe and supportive environment.

Options include in-home respite, centre-based respite, and community-based overnight stays. Affective Care tailors services to participant and carer needs.

Both carers and participants benefit—carers get time to recharge, and participants have opportunities for social interaction and independence.

Yes. Affective Care offers age-appropriate respite for children, including engaging activities and support from qualified staff.

It is typically funded under Core Supports in a participant’s plan. The support must relate to the participant’s goals and be considered reasonable and necessary.

Rita Heading

Rita Heading

Psychologist | Managing Director – Affective Care & Affective Health Services

Rita Dagher is a highly respected psychologist and the Managing Director of Affective Care and Affective Health Services. With a strong clinical background and a humanistic leadership style, Rita is committed to fostering person-centred, compassionate care. She leads with integrity and innovation, ensuring tailored, high-quality support across psychological therapy, allied health, and in-home care services. Her work bridges therapeutic expertise and strategic vision, making a lasting difference in the lives of clients and communities.