We provide small grants to give unpaid carers some much-needed time off
Unpaid carer grants
We recognise the crucial role unpaid carers play in the community. We also recognise that sometimes you need a break from your daily care commitments to rest, recharge, and let you keep delivering the care that only you can.
We are proud to offer one small grant per month to unpaid carers in the areas we serve. These small grants provide 10 hours of free daytime home care, with these hours redeemable at the times you need within a 2 week period.
Please note, these grants are not designed to replace respite care. Instead they are intended to provide some relief for individuals currently providing 1-4 hours of care daily to a loved one.
Our grants are offered monthly, with applications reviewed on the last Wednesday of each month at 7:00PM, and grants valid for any two week period the following month. Those currently receiving no paid care per week will be prioritised for these grants. To apply, please ensure you meet all of the eligibility criteria and complete the form below.
Eligibility criteria:
The person receiving care is a resident of an area covered by HomaCare (see home page for areas currently covered).
The person receiving care does not receive more than 2 hours per week of paid care.
The person receiving care requires companionship or personal care as outlined on our care services page.
You are an unpaid carer providing at least 1 hour per day of care to the person.
You believe that a short break from your daily care commitments will improve your mental and/or physical ability to continue delivering care to your loved one.