There are different types of flexible care, depending on the person’s needs. They all help with day-to-day tasks, and to restore or maintain independence. Flexible care is for care recipients who need a different approach than what residential and home care can offer. Short-Term Restorative Care Programme (STRC) Short-Term Restorative Care is a program aimed at helping seniors regain their independence and improve their overall well-being. It provides care services for up to 8 weeks to individuals who delay or avoid long-term care. A client can access 2 episodes of STRC within a 12-month period. The support can take place in the person’s own home, an aged care (nursing) home or a combination of both. A person is able to access both STRC and CHSP services. However, services must be different, yet complementary. Multi-Purpose Services (MPS) Program Multi-Purpose Services are available in some rural and remote areas and offer a combination of residential care, flexible care, and acute care services to meet the needs of the local community. This program combines funding from the National Government and State and Territory health services. Transition Care Program The Transition Care Programme is aimed at seniors who have been in the hospital and require short-term care and support before returning home. TCP assists in the transition from hospital to home and may include services like rehabilitation, nursing, and personal care to aid in the recovery process for up to 12 weeks. National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program This program provides culturally appropriate aged care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander seniors, catering to their specific cultural needs and preferences. It is designed to deliver a flexible mix of residential, day-care, respite care, and community-based aged care. Respite Care Respite care supports individuals and their carers by giving them both a break for a short period of time. It can be of great benefit to family members or friends who are acting as carers. It can be accessed in the home, out in the community, or in an aged care home. Individuals may be eligible if they are an older person with a carer and their carer or family member is unable to care for them for some reason, or if they need a break from the usual care arrangements.