Welcome to Island Respite
Community Connection/Participation
At Island Respite participants can choose personalised 1:1 support or join a small, welcoming group, with full choice and control over how they want to experience their adventure.
We offer meaningful respite through overnight camps and exciting outdoor experiences while on excursions.
Outdoor adventure can be truly life-changing for people with disability—building confidence, independence and social connection in a fun, supportive environment.
Our activities are crafted with Participant input to boost to inspire a sense of achievement, and supported by our hand-picked, qualified support workers who understand each participant’s interests, goals and communication style.
Learn New Life Skills
We also encourage participants to explore new skills and embrace new experiences. Our programs are designed with genuine participant involvement, ensuring each person’s goals, interests and objectives are at the centre of their experience. Our team creates a safe, inclusive space where friendships grow, confidence thrives and everyone can fully participate—no matter their abilities.
Increase Daily Living Tasks
We've designed our programs to make your experience with Island Respite as enjoyable and engaging as possible.
We encourage in centre tasks that builds individual confidence and expands on participants daily living responsibilities and encourages participants to learn new skills needed to be independent. While at respite we offer programs designed to build individual confidence, strengthen daily living skills, and support participants in developing capabilities that may assist with their future opportunities. Our approach puts people first, fostering a genuine sense of belonging and connection. We actively encourage participants to explore new skills and discover what they are capable of.