At Retreat South, we are committed to providing person-centered supports that focus on our participants’ needs and goals. Our skilled and experienced team will make your stay at our residential facility in the beautiful Victorian countryside a relaxing and empowering one. Under the guidance of our psychologist Director, our respite service are accessible to individuals, […]
As a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participant, your plan can allow for access to various types of support services. NDIS Respite care is a support providing temporary ‘time out’ for participants as well as their carers. This respite can take different forms, such as recreational respite. Providing care to a family member or other […]
Spring is just around the corner and now is the time to take some time to spring into renewing your body, mind, and health. NDIS participants can say goodbye to Winter at Retreat South with wellness and relaxation activities that meet their needs and are enjoyable, positive, and effective. Retreat South is a retreat with […]
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 […]
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 National Disability Insurance Scheme or NDIS for short is a government-funded providing financial support to people living with disabilities. At present, over 500,000 Australians currently benefit from the NDIS. NDIS participants can access health care for mental health conditions as well as medical conditions. An important aspect of NDIS support is that participants are […]
Now that Victoria is opening up again, more and more providers are again able to offer short-term respite stays for NDIS clients. With so many to choose from, Retreat South stands out because we strive to provide an ‘individual’ experience. At Retreat South we offer: At Retreat South we provide programs that are tailored to […]
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 […]