Ballarat Respite Retreat
Supporting neurodiverse girls, teens and women who have a disability with respite services
QUALITY SUPPORT AND SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION RESPITE
Overnight respite retreat 1-6 nights (school holiday option available)
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1:1 Support ratio specialising in neurodiverse girls who have low to medium support needs aged 7yrs +
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Luxury accommodation with fully furnished private bedroom and bathroom within a family home
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Activities such as animal-assisted playtime, art making, board games, storytelling, self-care, skills development, bike riding, cooking and excursions to Ballarat Wildlife park, Sovereign Hill and cafes.
My clients are...
Female, aged 7 years and up
Have a diagnosed disability, neurodiverse
Require low to medium support
Receive a plan managed or self-managed package
Families requiring respite
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Home away from Home
The Accomodation
Set in central Ballarat, our family home is warm, safe and peaceful. Ideal for the sensory sensitive child, our home is a low stimulus environment.
Pet assisted playtime
We have two King Charles Cavalier dogs. Caring for them is an integral part of family life during our retreats. We encourage and assist our young participants to walk the dogs, groom them and play with them, thereby building a connection with these loving animals.
Wholesome activities tailored to you
The program is tailored to meet the specific needs, goals and interests of the participant. An interview prior to their stay is an essential part of the preparation for a retreat. We offer a selection of wholesome activities including (but not limited to) cooking, story-telling, bike riding, art making and board games. We can also go on excursions to Ballarat Wildlife Park or Sovereign Hill. We like to avoid screens and devices and save that for a family movie in the evening should the participant want that. We are happy to take a child to their existing classes should they happen during the respite. We are neuro-affirming and seek to nurture the participant's individual strengths.
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About Me
Previous Steiner Primary School Teacher, Children's Creative Dance Teacher, Relationship Coach and Support Worker.
Over the past 20 years, I’ve earned a reputation for providing a gentle, calm and nurturing space for children to thrive. As a trained and experienced Steiner teacher, I know that consistent routines and rhythms help children and adults to feel secure and stable, with calm transitions enabling children to move confidently from one thing to the next. Homely activities and age-appropriate play-based activities allow children to develop a sense of their own autonomy and confidence. I have run family day-care programs and vacation care programs for local children in Ballarat for 6 years. I am also a relationship coach and practice and teach skills to help others build positive relationships. I teach children's creative dance and love to keep the magic of childhood alive. I love working with a highly sensitive child as I am a highly sensitive person myself.
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I hold a WWCC, first aid certificate, police check and liability insurance. References can be supplied upon request.
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I live with my husband, 2 teen daughters and 2 little dogs in Golden Point.
RATES
I use recommended NDIS rates from the price guide and support item numbers depending on the level of support required. I am happy to liaise with your support co-ordinator to organise funding. Available for self managed and plan managed NDIS clients All costs cover the following: 1:1 support during your stay, accommodation and meals, cost of all activities and materials and entry into venues (active night assistance NOT included). I am happy to provide a more detailed quote on application.
Contact Me
Please feel free to phone or email me to enquire about my services
Crystal Lewis
Ballarat Respite Retreat
ABN: 47963358319
m: 0419 508 724
