Selecting National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funded respite or short-term accommodation can be confusing. There seems so many to choose from. Respite is a beneficial service provided under the NDIS. It allows participants to take a break and experience new, supported activities. It can also allow caregivers to take a break from their responsibilities. Here […]
Winter is approaching and the colder weather often affects us with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), or the ‘winter blues.’ The days are shorter, and colder and wetter and we just feel like staying indoors. It’s hard to get motivated to go out, see people and be active. That can have a downside too with problems […]
NDIS funded short-term accommodation, or respite, allows program participants to take a break. Respite provides carers with a much-needed break too and helps maintain client and carer well-being and a positive client-carer relationship. Retreat South is pleased to provide respite support and leisure activities for NDIS clients or their carers. Our team at Retreat South […]
Mindfulness retreats have been demonstrated to improve physical and mental health by reducing anxiety and stress. Recent studies that mindfulness-based retreats better improve physical and mental health by reducing inflammation anxiety and perceived stressors. Retreat South is not just a retreat. We are a private psychology-based therapeutic retreat in South West Victoria. We specialise in […]
During the COVID-enforced lockdowns and restrictions faced by health and other support services, NDIS participants, like any other individuals avoided or were unable to attend medical and other supports. NDIS coordinators and personal carers were relied on to a greater degree during this time. NDIS can provide funding for short-term accommodation (STA), including respite, when […]
The last two years have been tough, and everybody is looking forward to a break. Respite care is designed to allow NDIS participants with a necessary break too. Retreat South has a team of highly skilled professionals who can provide quality respite support and leisure activities for NDIS clients or their carers. At Retreat South […]