CHOOSE RESPITE with Bridges Alliance - Voluntary Out-of-Home Care respite service for children and young persons under 18 years of age.

CHOOSE RESPITE
   with Bridges Alliance

   Voluntary Out-of-Home Care
   respite service for children
   and young persons under
   18 years of age.

Bridges Alliance – “Our journey together” | ABN 68 627 230 424
NDIS Provider Number 4050062462

Respite with Bridges Alliance

Bridges Alliance is a registered Voluntary Out-of-Home Care
(VOOHC) organisation with the NSW Government and is committed to
supporting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people with
a disability in our care.

We can provide NDIS clients under 18 years of age with respite services
in our Picton (NSW 2571) child and young person dedicated home.

Care may be provided as a one-off emergency placement or may be
used by families on a regular or long-term basis.

Bridges Alliance staff working with your child or young person are
experienced in delivering age-appropriate services and activities to
children and young people and are trained in ensuring consistent and
responsible care at all times, 24/7.

Families and caregivers can take a break knowing that their loved
one’s wellbeing, health and safety are Bridges Alliance top priority.

                                        Bridges Alliance – “Our journey together” | ABN 68 627 230 424
                                                                    NDIS Provider Number 4050062462

Respite at our Picton Home
You'll find this 4-bedroom home and bonus granny flat in the friendly rural
town of Picton, only 25 minutes from Campbelltown. It is conveniently located
within walking distance to main street shops and amenities, including
sporting and aquatic facilities.

Respite at our Picton Home
This self-contained granny flat has its own kitchen, bathroom and 2-
bedrooms and has aircon and wifi. It is located at the back of the main
house as part of the large backyard and has a separate entry.

Frequently
Asked
Questions
How much support is provided to each child or young person?
We provide support workers based on our client's needs. A client may require
2:1 support or 1:1 support and we will roster staff appropriately to ensure our
client is well supported.

How many children and/or young people are in the respite home at
any given time?
The maximum amount of clients staying in the main house of respite is
capped at 3 people. For our granny flat this is capped at 2 people.

Can my child or young person bring their personal items with them?
Our clients are allowed to bring their personal items they wish to have on
them during their stay. This may include an ipad, mobile phone, special toy,
electronic game, favourite book etc.

What is appropriate for my child or young person to bring with them
for their respite stay?
Items that help calm the client when they become stressed are encouraged
to be brought with them. Any item that will make the client feel at home and
with ease are highly recommended.

                                          Bridges Alliance – “Our journey together” | ABN 68 627 230 424
                                                                      NDIS Provider Number 4050062462

Frequently
Asked
Questions
Who do I as the carer, parent or guardian need to correspond with?
All communication whilst your child or young person is in our care will be with
our Respite Coordinator.

What will my child or young person be doing during their stay?
We pride ourselves on being able to provide a fun and active experience with
our respite stays. We will ensure our clients enjoy activities such as:
   Movie Theatres to watch movies of their choice
   Beach days at Wollongong
   Flip Out - Indoor Trampoline Park
   Arts and Craft days in the backyard
   Swimming Pool days in the backyard
   Playing at local enclosed parks
   Feeding ducks at the duck pond in the Botanical Gardens
   Outings for ice cream and sundaes
   Playing at play centres including Monkey Mania and Crocs Playcentre
   Arcade games at Playtime Arcade
   Going out to eat a take-away option of their choice
   Attending local fetes and fairs
   Baking - clients choosing what to bake and helping choose the
   ingredients

We encourage our clients to suggest activities they would like to engage in
and try our best to make their request happen.

                                          Bridges Alliance – “Our journey together” | ABN 68 627 230 424
                                                                      NDIS Provider Number 4050062462

Connect
                                                                                          with us

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Bridges Alliance is a registered NDIS disability services provider in NSW with a geographical footprint in:
    South Western Sydney including Campbelltown, Camden and the Macarthur region
    Liverpool, Fairfield and Canterbury-Bankstown
    Picton, Tahmoor, Thirlmere and the Wollondilly Shire
    Southern Sydney including the Sutherland Shire and St George region
    Southern Highlands and Wingecarribee
    Wollongong and the Illawarra region

               Have a question or enquiry?
                  https://bridgesalliance.com.au/contact-us/