Caring for someone living with mild to moderate dementia can be rewarding but also challenging. By getting the right support, education, and connections early on, you can help your loved one with dementia stay at home for longer.
BrightRespite is a 3-day, 2-night respite retreat set in the comfort of a hotel or resort. It is designed to refresh and empower carers while providing quality care and enriching activities for your loved one.
BrightRespite is more than just a break – it’s an opportunity for carers to gain vital skills, connect with others who share similar experiences, and rediscover balance in their caregiving journey.
A BrightRespite retreat is attended by 5 pairs, a carer and their loved one living with dementia. The small cohort ensures both participants receive the attention and care they deserve.
Anyone with a diagnosis of dementia, including people living with Younger Onset Dementia may be eligible to attend BrightRespite. Attendees do not need to be a Brightwater client or have received any previous government subsidised care.
The program is fully government subsidised, meaning no out of pocket expenses for participants.
People interested in attending BrightRespite can easily register their interest using the form below.
Our team will then be in touch to guide you through the next steps of registration.
Whilst attending the retreat, the caregiver will:
People living with dementia will engage in a holiday program hosted by our experienced team members during the day.
These personalised, enriching activities will focus on having meaningful connection with attendees.
Yes! People living with dementia and their carers will have the opportunity to participate in leisure activities together, with other participants and BrightRespite team members.
BrightRespite is suitable for people with a diagnosis of dementia, including people living with Younger Onset Dementia. It benefits people who:
BrightRespite is open to anyone with a dementia diagnosis. Attendees do not need to be Brightwater clients.
| Month | Date |
| January | 21 - 23 |
| February | 11 - 13 |
| March | 11 - 13 |
| April | 14 - 16 |
Retreats are hosted at a number of Perth's prestigious hotels and resorts.
Your retreat location will be confirmed by the BrightRespite team upon registration.
We create communities where people connect and belong, thriving through progressive and responsive care.
Whether in your own home, or one of ours, we keep you connected to what matters most, in the communities you belong so you can thrive.
For over 100 years, we’ve been there for West Australians from all walks of life. With humble beginnings in Subiaco, today we provide services all across Perth.
We are the only WA aged care and disability provider with a dedicated Research Centre – a hub of discovery and innovation, collaborating with national and international universities to find innovative solutions to improve the quality of lives of our clients.
We were selected in 2018 to run the Australian pilot Specialist Dementia Care Unit, accommodating clients who would otherwise require care in a hospital setting and our learning will influence the whole industry in the coming years.