Respite camps for teens with a disability
The respite camps for teens with a disability program is provided by Sport and Recreation and Ageing, Disability and Home Care.
The camps offer teenagers aged 13 to 17 years with an intellectual disability the opportunity to attend a Sport and Recreation Centre where they’ll experience new and challenging outdoor activities, develop self-esteem and social living skills and make new friends.
Camps will be made available to teens who may otherwise have limited access to leisure and recreational activities. Some weekend camps are also available for siblings of teens with a disability.
This program provides:
- short-term and time-limited breaks for families and unpaid carers
- a positive life experience for the person with an intellectual disability.
Eligibility
Priority will be given to families who have teenagers with a disability attending secondary school where more than one of the following exists;
- teenagers have few connections outside the family
- the family situation is complex and the family requires considerable support
- the family may be at risk of requiring an out of home placement for their child/young person or have already requested a placement
- there is a risk of a family breakdown that is linked to the ongoing care responsibilities for the child/young person with an intellectual disability.
Cost
This all inclusive camp which is funded by Sport and Recreation and ADHC includes:
- accommodation, meals for participants
- carer support
- qualified instructor led activities.
Transport
Families/carers may be required to transport participants to a centralised location. This will be negotiated with families once applicant's eligibility has been approved.
How to apply
For more information ask to speak to the respite camps coordinator/intake officer from Ageing, Disability and Home Care in your Region
Contact
| Region | Area | Coordinator/Intake Officer Contact Phone/s |
|---|---|---|
| Western | Central West, Orana Far West and Riverina |
1300 134 450 (02) 6041 7739 (02) 6041 7700 |
| Southern | Tablelands, South Coast, Illawarra and Shoalhaven |
1300 841 566 |
| Northern | Far North Coast, Mid North Coast and New England |
(02) 6659 1331 (02) 6659 1336 |
| Hunter | Central Coast and Hunter |
1300 205268 (02) 4978 6165 |
| Metro North | Northern Sydney, Cumberland Prospect and Nepean |
(02) 9841 9438 (02) 9841 9500 |
| Metro South | South West Sydney, South East Sydney and Inner West |
(02) 9334 3727 (02) 9334 3700 |
