2021 Annual Report

Short Breaks Short Breaks provides individual short stays where children can enjoy the things they like to do over a weekend or during the school holidays.

Short Breaks provides an important support to families. It provides an activity-based program including overnight stays with pick up and drop off at school where required. This year over 70 children and adolescents up to 18 years old took part in our Short Breaks Program. Our Short Breaks homes are the perfect place to try overnight stays or new activities away from home. Short visits or overnight stays as part of our community-based program, provide a way of becoming more independent. Activities can include community hobbies, cooking, gardening, a wide range of community activities, or making the first step to being supported living with friends. The 4 Short Break homes are familiar and homely. Each person has their own bedroom so they can enjoy their own space. Individuals are carefully matched based on age and interests. Getting away from home provides an additional opportunity for friendships and participation in the individuals favourite activities or a chance to explore ones they may not have tried before.

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