Respite Care

Whether you’re on the East Coast or in the North of Tasmania, May Shaw offers high-quality respite care to support you and your carer. Respite gives carers a well-deserved break while providing guests with the opportunity to experience life in our warm and welcoming communities.

How to Book Respite Care

To access government-funded respite, you’ll need to:

  1. Be assessed by My Aged Care by contacting 1800 200 422 to apply for an assessment (if you haven’t already). 

  2. Receive your respite referral code from My Aged Care.

  3. Phone Care 2 Serve on 1800 422 737 to book your respite stay at May Shaw or Aminya.

  4. Once a booking has been made, our Administration team will be in touch to confirm the details of your stay.

Respite at Aminya 

To book respite: 1800 422 737
For general enquiries: (03) 6352 9600

Respite at May Shaw

To book respite: 1800 422 737
For general enquiries: (03) 6257 9100