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Short Stay and Respite

Short-Term Respite (STR) specifically catered for people with disability.

Youth NDIS Respite Care

Trusted providers of short stay and respite accommodation options for people with disability. Take an enjoyable break from routine and enjoy the safe, fun and caring support from The Disability Trust.

Accommodation

NDIS Respite in Wollongong & Canberra

We offer a diverse range of NDIS Short‑Term and Respite Accommodation (STA/STR) options across NSW and the ACT, providing safe, enjoyable, and inclusive breaks for guests of all ages. To ensure every person receives the right level of support, our children’s and adults’ respite groups are run separately, with dedicated environments, routines, and activities tailored to each age group.

Our child and youth programs (ages 5-17) focus on fun, skill‑building experiences, supervised play, and community outings, all delivered in safe and engaging environments supported by friendly, well‑trained staff.

Our adult respite programs (18+) offer personalised short‑term accommodation with opportunities to increase independence, enjoy meaningful activities, and connect with the community – all while receiving high‑quality support suited to individual needs.

Across all locations, each stay is individually tailored, offering opportunities to develop skills, build confidence, and enjoy a supported break away from home. Our passionate and professional team is experienced in meeting a wide range of personal support requirements, ensuring every guest feels safe, welcome, and included.

Bookings are essential, as availability is limited and our respite stays fill quickly.

Illawarra Disability Respite
Children Respite Care, Nanga-Mai at The Disability Trust

We operate fully staffed, accessible STR respite homes with wonderful opportunities for an enjoyable break

  • Parkside at Dapto is a fully accessible, purpose-built four-bedroom house.
  • Emma Ruby House at Cook in the ACT is specially designed to cater for younger people with disability. It’s fully accessible and is conveniently located near shops and a park with excellent access to a range of activities.
  • Hughes House at Hughes in the ACT caters for people over 18. The fully accessible purpose-built facility has several very comfortable living areas.
  • Willow in Wollongong is nestled away off the main streets, surrounded by trees and quiet spaces to explore.
  • Mountview TCU is a five-bedroom home in the suburb of Balgownie near Wollongong. The house is well located in a private, quiet residential setting.
  • Nanga Mai is a short-term accommodation centre at Dapto which provides respite for children with disability and their families. It is the first of its kind in the Illawarra and the modern colourful centre is staffed full time, every day of the week.
Emma Ruby House
A world-class facility providing a range of disability services to suit all age groups and needs.
  • ACT & Surrounds
  • Under 18, 12+ years, 16+ years, 18+ years, All ages
  • 6
Hughes House
More than a short-stay respite facility, it’s a home away from home.
  • ACT & Surrounds
  • 18+ years
  • 7
Mountview TCU
A home away from home for adults in beautiful Wollongong
  • Illawarra
  • 18+ years
  • 5
Nanga Mai
Short-stay respite home passionate, caring and dedicated staff, located in Dapto.
  • Illawarra
  • Under 18
  • 4
Parkside
A fully accessible, purpose-built four-bedroom respite house in Horsley, NSW.
  • Illawarra
  • 18+ years
  • 4

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The Disability Trust acknowledges the traditional custodians of the Country on which we provide services. We recognise the strength and intergenerational resilience of Elders and honour the culture and knowledge of community leaders past, present and emerging.

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