Respite Care

Karri Colours offers respite care and short-term accommodation at our private residential home in Hamilton Hill.

Suitable Participants

• Available for Plan-Managed and Self-Managed participants
• Not available for current Karri Colours Support Coordination or Psychosocial Recovery Coach participants to avoid any conflicts of interest

Stay Options

• Occasional or regular care available on weekends and weekdays, depending on availability
• One-night or two-night stays available
• Longer stays considered on a case-by-case basis

Accommodation Details

• Sustainable, nature-focused home with 2 toilets, shower, bath options, and a ground-floor flat block.
• Unfortunately our home is not wheelchair accessible

Activities (depending on interests and suitability)

• Adapted outings based on individual needs and goals, focusing on relaxation and capacity building.
• Local walks, gardening, time with chickens or a small non-shedding dog
• Movies, playgrounds, bushwalks, markets, cooking
• One-to-one conversations, board games, dancing, reading
• Theatre and concert trips, swimming and beach outings, bike rides
• Clothes shopping (trained stylist specialising in op-shopping)
• Yoga, meditation classes, café or restaurant trips, play-based learning

All activities are tailored to the participant’s and family’s needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Working With Children Check
• Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Diploma of Counselling and Community Services (Case Management)
• Experienced Nanny with Special Needs Education
• First Aid (including Anaphylaxis and Asthma)
• 6 years as an In-Home Care Provider for Cockburn and Kwinana Councils Family Day Care
• Fully insured

Fees & Charges

• NDIS Short Term Accommodation rates vary by day and time. Please enquire for more information
• Most outings will be priced below the NDIS price guide, with rates provided as part of the booking process.

Please feel free to contact us for more information!