2021 Annual Report

Ben and Harrison’s Holiday House

Ben and Harrison love going to Short Breaks, in fact for them they call it their ‘holiday house.’ For almost 10 years, Ben and Harrison have been visiting Short Breaks and they look forward to their stay each time. Their faces light up when they know they are going! The boys have stayed with the same 2 support staff for most of their visits and they have built a strong relationship with them. The weekends are filled with the boy’s favourite activities including going out to their favourite places, enjoying their favourite hobbies and watching Barney videos for those quiet times. Ben and Harrison’s mum says: “Short Breaks allows us to take a small break…we can take some time

to put ourselves first. John and I feel at peace when the boys go [to Short Breaks] because they are well cared for. We appreciate so much more than words can say the care, the opportunities given for growth and the support provided to the boys.”

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