Adult And Children Respite House, Blacktown NSW 2148

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Take a break and relax at Northcott’s Respite House in Blacktown.

Our centre-based respite services provide specialist support and care for people with disability, offering a weekend away for adults with disability in a supportive, friendly and comfortable environment. This fully-equipped, accessible, single storey property offers a comfortable environment where you can relax and have fun while building independence in an accessible home away from home.

The Blacktown Respite House offers two generous-sized indoor living areas and 2 outdoor entertaining areas and a generous-sized backyard. This secure property is also a short distance to local cafes and parks such as Fairwater Park or Blacktown Showground.

Guests will have the opportunity to choose from a range of programs to participate in, including in house activities, skill development programs and community access programs.

If you are a carer, you will have the opportunity to take a break, being assured that your loved one will be in the very best of care.

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Lifestyle benefits of the property

  • Build your independence
  • Enjoy in-house activities
  • Stay close to the local retail centre and parks
  • Receive support from friendly, experienced staff            

 Features of the property

  • Fully accessible bedrooms and bathrooms
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Ducted air-conditioning/heating
  • Outdoor entertaining area with BBQ and seating
  • Wi-Fi and TV with access to gaming consoles and Foxtel in main living area

 Special features and equipment available

  • Adjustable electric beds
  • Bathroom grab rails
  • Handheld showers
  • Shower bed and chair
  • Hoists and slings

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Location

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Funding Information

When you talk to your NDIS planner, they will use the following terms to describe the funding that can be used to purchase our centre-based respite services.

  Centre-based respite
Short Term Accommodation and Assistance  
Assistance with Self-Care Activities in a STA

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why would I want to use SSL centre-based respite services?

If you are the carer of someone with a disability, you might be looking for a break from your caring role, but need the assurance that your loved one will have high quality care.

You may be an individual that needs short-term respite accommodation while you are rehabilitating after a major operation or accident.

Can I book in for a short overnight stay?

Yes, you can have respite care as short as one night’s stay. We provide the opportunity for short-term respite for weekend stays, one night or multiple nights.

Do you provide short-term respite accommodation?

Yes, we can provide short-term respite to give carers of young children or adults with a disability, some time to rest and recharge.

How will you support my child with a disability?

Our SSL centre-based respite services can be catered to each individual with a disability, as we recognise that each individual has unique needs and stays will be planned based on those needs and wants.

How do I know if I have the right funding for respite care?

We recommend you meet with a Northcott Plan Advisor who can assist and discuss your goals and what you hope to achieve during your respite. Centre-based respite can be paid for using funding through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), iCare, Trust funds, FACS or other sources such as private funds.