Short Breaks
Short Breaks provide loads of fun for participants and provide a respite opportunity for carers. We love city breaks, farm stays, and coastal locations. We ask participants what activities they would like to do and don’t schedule every minute of the trip, preferring to be adventurous and flexible!
Relaxation + Adventure
Our Short Breaks are relaxing. We offer participants a selection of options available at each Short Break location and ask the group to choose what they would like to do. We do not schedule every minute of the trip, instead we are responsive and flexible.
Support is provided by experienced disability Support Workers who are familiar to the participants from other Interchange Illawarra group activities or previous trips away.
We make the most of our adventure and like to visit local restaurants, parks, beaches and tourist attractions.
We love a city break, farm stay
or coastal adventure!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Initially, we seek expressions of interest from eligible Social Support participants who may be interested in a Short Break. You must have short term accommodation (or parent/carer respite) included in your service agreement with Interchange Illawarra to be eligible.
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The cost for short breaks varies depending on the location, activities undertaken and the length of the stay. Short Breaks are financed by an out of pocket payment amount. The support provided during your break is funded from your NDIS plan.
The out of pocket amount is declared when the Short Break is offered and if you are successful in securing a spot you must pay a non-refundable deposit, which is usually around $300.
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The Social Support team will provide you with a list of items to bring. Usually, it will include things like one suitcase or bag, a backpack for day trips, clothing, toiletries, identification, companion card, medication in a Webster Pak and spending money.
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Short Breaks commence from our Social Support Centre at Evans Street in Wollongong and return to the same location. Transport is usually provided utilising one of the Interchange Illawarra mini buses.
