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Respite care

Responsive, dependable childcare for crisis, emergency or respite needs — available exclusively to Government agencies and NGOs supporting families who need urgent care.

Government & NGOs Crisis & emergency Experienced carers
Caring support
Rates
By agreement
Engagement
By agreement
We cover
Perth & WA
What's included

Dependable care when it matters most

We partner with Government agencies and NGOs to provide responsive, professional childcare for families navigating crisis, emergency or respite situations.

Our carers are experienced, appropriately screened and ready to step in with calm, compassionate support. Contact us to discuss your organisation's needs.

Available to government orgs & NGOs
A trusted partner for agency referrals.
Responsive to urgent needs
Set up to act quickly when it counts.
Experienced, screened carers
Matched to sensitive, complex situations.
Tailored to your requirements
We work to your processes and agreements.
When families call us

Perfect for

Government agencies

Reliable care for agency-supported families.

NGOs & community orgs

A dependable referral partner.

Crisis & emergency

Calm support at short notice by arrangement.

Family support services

Wrap-around care that complements your work.

Foster & kinship

Sensitive, experienced carers.

Short-term respite

A genuine break for families and carers.

Our partners

Organisations we partner with

We work alongside leading agencies and community organisations across Western Australia to support families when they need it most.

Australian Red Cross
Red Cross
Respite services partner
Government of Western Australia Department for Child Protection and Family Support
Department of Communities
Government partner
Uniting WA
Uniting WA
NGO partner

How it works

01

Your organisation reaches out

A government agency or NGO contacts us to discuss the families being supported and the care required.

02

We set up an agreement

We establish a service agreement that fits your processes, requirements and reporting needs.

03

We deliver responsive care

We match experienced, screened carers and respond quickly when families need support, keeping you informed throughout.

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Good to know

Respite care FAQs

Who can access respite care?

This service is available exclusively to Government agencies and NGOs supporting families.

How are carers screened?

All carers hold a Working with Children Check, police clearance and First Aid, and are personally interviewed.

How do we engage your service?

Contact our team to discuss your organisation's needs and set up an agreement.

How quickly can care be arranged?

We're set up to respond quickly within pre-arranged agreements — get in touch to discuss.

What areas do you cover?

Across Perth and wider WA.

How is it costed?

By agreement with your organisation, based on requirements.

Can you support families with complex needs?

Yes — our carers are experienced across a range of situations and we match carefully to each family. Share the details and we'll ensure the right fit.

Do you provide reporting or documentation?

Yes — we can provide the documentation and reporting your organisation requires as part of our service agreement.

Is there a minimum or ongoing commitment?

We work flexibly — from one-off respite through to ongoing arrangements — as set out in your service agreement.

here to help

Arranging respite care for a family?

Send one quick enquiry and our team will get back to you personally.

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info@babysittersondemand.com.au · WhatsApp 0413 848 879 · Perth, WA