WellKindDementia Wellbeing & Family Support
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Breathe · What We Offer

A meaningful few hours for them. A genuine break for you.

Sometimes you don’t need another appointment. You need a few hours to breathe.

Part of ongoing dementia support

We don’t just provide respite. We make respite meaningful.

WellKind provides meaningful support to the person living with dementia while their family carer gets predictable time away from the caring role.

During a Carer Break, the person might walk, have coffee, garden, do a hobby, exercise, visit somewhere, participate in cognitive activities, work on a meaningful project, or simply talk and spend time with someone they trust.

Carer Break is positioned as part of ongoing dementia support — not traditional babysitting or supervision.

You don’t have to earn a break. You deserve one.

A woman walking alone through a quiet park — a genuine moment of time for herself

How long can a Carer Break be?

Choose the rhythm that fits your family — from a few hours to recurring weekly or fortnightly support.

  • 2 hours
  • 3 hours
  • 4 hours
  • Half day
  • Recurring weekly support
  • Recurring fortnightly support

That might mean

Meaningful time for the person living with dementia.

  • Going for a walk
  • Having a coffee
  • Visiting the garden
  • Working on a hobby
  • Going to the library
  • Visiting a local attraction
  • Doing an activity at home
  • Simply having a conversation

Meanwhile, the carer can

Protected time for rest, life admin, or nothing at all.

  • Rest
  • Exercise
  • Work
  • Shop
  • See a friend
  • Attend an appointment
  • Spend time with family
  • Or do absolutely nothing

Not sure what support your family needs?

Let’s start with a conversation. Tell us what’s happening, what’s becoming difficult and what you want life to look like.