You're running on empty
You care for Mum or Dad every day and haven't had a real break in months.
The Good Companion Brisbane
BRISBANE TEAM · SAME-DAY RESPONSE(07) 2140 7238
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IN-HOME RESPITE · BRISBANE
You need a break. Mum stays home, safe and happy.
A trained, employed carer comes to your parent's home, the same person every visit, so you can rest, work or sleep. Respite can start this week, with no waitlist for private care.
- The same carer every visit, never a stranger
- Dementia-aware carers for older Australians, keeping the routine
- A few hours, a full day, overnight or a week away
Call (07) 2140 7238
Mon–Sun · a real person answers
Get a respite plan in one call
Leave your number and your Brisbane coordinator calls you back today.
1 hourminimum visit, no lock-in
Same dayresponse to every enquiry
0 dayswaitlist for private care
100%employed carers, no contractors
We understand
Does this sound like you?
Most families call us when one of these is true.
Dementia makes it hard
Your parent can't be left alone, and a strange place or new face upsets them.
Something's coming up
A trip, a wedding, surgery of your own, and nobody to cover care while you're away.
A familiar face makes all the difference.
The difference is consistency
One carer. Every single visit.
Apps and big agencies send whoever is free. We match one employed carer to your parent and keep them together, with a backup your parent has already met.
For someone living with dementia, that familiar face is the difference between a calm afternoon and a hard one.
A local coordinator behind every client — one person you call, who knows your family and your parent's routine.
Choose confidently
How we compare
| What matters | The Good Companion | Carer apps | Large providers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same carer every visit | ✓ Yes | Not guaranteed | Often rotates |
| Employed and supervised carers | ✓ Yes | Independent contractors | Yes |
| A coordinator you can call | ✓ Named local coordinator | You manage it yourself | Call centre |
| Start date for private care | ✓ This week | Depends who is free | Often a waitlist |
Getting started
From first call to first break in days
You call or leave your number
Tell us about your parent and the break you need.
Free care conversation
Your coordinator plans routines, needs and the days you want covered.
Meet your carer, take your break
Get to know the carer who will be there each visit.
Families like yours
Brisbane families in their words
★★★★★
“We have been using carers from The Good Companion for approximately 12 months now. We have some of the best carers for my mum — they have become like friends to our family.”
★★★★★
“When my elderly Father returned home from hospital, The Good Companion were nothing short of amazing — organising a carer the next day that was perfectly suited. Highly recommended.”
Care shaped around your family
Flexible respite, no lock-in
Ask for a personalised estimate: use the chat on this page or call (07) 2140 7238.
- Minimum 1-hour visit
- No joining fee
- Cancel any time
- Evening, weekend and overnight rates on request
Support at Home (self-managed)DVANDIS registeredPrivate pay
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Common questions
Questions families ask
How soon can respite start?
Often the same week. There is no waitlist for private care.
Will Mum have the same carer each time?
Yes, plus a backup she has already met.
Can you care for someone with dementia?
Yes. Respite at home suits many people with dementia because their routine stays the same.
Can I use a Support at Home package?
If it is self-managed, usually yes. We'll talk it through on the call.
Do you do overnight respite?
Yes, sleepover or awake overnight, so you can sleep.
WE'RE HERE TO HELP
Your break can start this week.
One call to your Brisbane coordinator. No forms first, no obligation.