Southern Light Respite

Southern Light Respite Short Term Respite (STR) in Hobart, TAS 🏠

Providing compassionate respite care that makes a difference 🫶

📍 Old Beach, TAS

Today is an important day for the disability and NDIS community, and for everyone we support at Southern Light Respite.I...
03/12/2025

Today is an important day for the disability and NDIS community, and for everyone we support at Southern Light Respite.

It’s International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD).

A day to celebrate voice, experience and the power of inclusion.
A day to start conversations that matter.
A day to listen, reflect and take action.

We’re proud to be part of the disability community, and to keep building spaces where people feel safe, respected and supported 🧡

Every story shared helps create a more inclusive Australia.
Let’s keep the conversation going.

🎄JOIN US – SUNDAY 14th DECEMBER | SLR SOCIAL CLUB CHRISTMAS BBQ 🎅 As we come to the end of the year and Christmas draws ...
03/12/2025

🎄JOIN US – SUNDAY 14th DECEMBER | SLR SOCIAL CLUB CHRISTMAS BBQ 🎅

As we come to the end of the year and Christmas draws near, we would love to bring our community together for a relaxed and welcoming BBQ at Southern Light Respite. This is a chance to connect, share food, and enjoy time with others in a supportive environment.

📅When: Sunday 14 December, 12.00 to 1.30pm
📍Where: Southern Light Respite, 38 Shelmore Drive, Old Beach, Hobart

What’s provided:
• Sausage sizzle 🌭
• Soft drinks 🥤

What to bring:
• A plate of food to share 🍽️
• Any extra BBQ food you would like
• If you have specific dietary requirements, please bring food that supports your needs

Everyone is welcome! 🫶
Our Social Club gatherings are about community, connection and creating a space where people feel comfortable and included.

RSVP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/december-slr-social-club-tickets-1976674770449?aff=oddtdtcreator

OR call or message Emily on
0480 739 063

Tag a friend, family member or anyone you think would love to join us 🧡

We look forward to celebrating with you!

02/12/2025

🎄Youre invited to SLR's Social Club Christmas BBQ!

As we come to the end of the year and Christmas draws near, we would love to bring our community together for a relaxed and welcoming BBQ at Southern Light Respite. This is a chance to connect, share food, and enjoy time with others in a supportive environment.

When: Sunday 14 December, 12.00 to 1.30pm
Where: Southern Light Respite, 38 Shelmore Drive, Old Beach, Hobart

What’s provided:
• Sausage sizzle 🌭
• Soft drinks 🥤

What to bring:
• A plate of food to share 🍽️
• Any extra BBQ food you would like
• If you have specific dietary requirements, please bring food that supports your needs

Everyone is welcome.
Our Social Club gatherings are about community, connection and creating a space where people feel comfortable and included.

RSVP to Emily:
📞 0480 739 063
📧 info@southernlightrespite.com.au

If you have any questions or want to check anything beforehand, feel free to reach out!

We look forward to celebrating with you 🧡

As November wraps up, we’re pausing to recognise that rest is part of progress.For participants. For carers. For support...
29/11/2025

As November wraps up, we’re pausing to recognise that rest is part of progress.

For participants. For carers. For support workers.
Rest is not a reward. It’s how we keep going.

Time to pause.
Space to reset.
Permission to soften.

December is almost here. A month that can feel full, fast and demanding.
Take what you need now, so you can move through it with steadiness.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 SLR Social Club is more than a meet-up. It’s a place to feel connected.Held on the last Sunday of every month, our...
27/11/2025

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 SLR Social Club is more than a meet-up. It’s a place to feel connected.

Held on the last Sunday of every month, our Social Club is all about inclusion, laughter and building a community that welcomes everyone 🫶🧡

Whether you’re a participant, carer, family member or friend, you’re invited — and we’d love to have you join us!

Want to join us?
Contact Emily:
📞 0480 739 063
📧 emily@southernlightrespite.com.au
📲 Follow us on Facebook for updates and event details

🪧 FACT: You have the right to choose who supports you.This means you can change providers at any time.Under the NDIS, yo...
27/11/2025

🪧 FACT: You have the right to choose who supports you.
This means you can change providers at any time.

Under the NDIS, you have the right to exercise choice and control.

That means:
✔️ You can choose who delivers your supports
✔️ You don’t have to stay with a provider if it’s not the right fit
✔️ You can use more than one provider for different supports

If something doesn’t feel right for you anymore, you don’t have to stay.
You are allowed to ask questions.
You are allowed to change providers.
You are allowed to expect better.

At Southern Light Respite, we support your choices.
Your plan. Your goals. Your call.

Thinking you might need a new Short-Term Respite (STR) provider?
Speak to our friendly team today. Call us on 0480 739 063.

❓~ DID YOU KNOW? ~❓At Southern Light Respite, every Short Term Respite stay is personalised, built around your preferenc...
24/11/2025

❓~ DID YOU KNOW? ~❓
At Southern Light Respite, every Short Term Respite stay is personalised, built around your preferences, routines and goals.

It’s not just accommodation or about a change of scenery.
Short-Term Respite (STR) is a valuable support that helps build long-term outcomes, supporting both the participant and their carer.

✅ Strengthens participant independence
✅ Supports carer wellbeing
✅ Sustains informal support networks
✅ Creates space for personal growth and skill-building

Short Term Respite should feel purposeful.
It’s here to help you recharge, reset and keep moving forward 🧡

22/11/2025

🧺 Laundry = Life Skills.
Learning the real-life stuff, one peg at a time.
Because independence doesn’t hang itself out. 😉

Every stay is about you 🧡Whether it’s support with daily routines, enjoying a peaceful space to recharge, or taking part...
20/11/2025

Every stay is about you 🧡

Whether it’s support with daily routines, enjoying a peaceful space to recharge, or taking part in meaningful community outings, everything we do is personalised, thoughtful, and built around your goals.

Because the right support isn’t just about care, it’s about creating opportunities to grow, connect, and feel truly at home.

19/11/2025

📢Have your say on the future of individual disability advocacy in Australia.

Disability advocacy helps to defend the rights of people with disability.

We know from the Disability Royal Commission that disability advocacy supports need to be easier to use and access.

We want to hear from you about how we can make it better.

We want to hear from:
✅people with disability
✅families, carers and supporters
✅advocates and service providers.

Accessible formats like Easy Read and Auslan are available to support your participation.

📆The consultation is open until 16 January 2026.

For more information, see the comments below. 👇

🤔 What’s the difference between informal supports and paid supports?It’s a common question when navigating your NDIS pla...
17/11/2025

🤔 What’s the difference between informal supports and paid supports?

It’s a common question when navigating your NDIS plan.

Informal supports are the unpaid help you receive from family, friends or your community, and they play a big role in your day-to-day life.

Paid supports are funded through your NDIS plan and delivered by support workers or providers like SLR. This includes things like respite care, daily living support and community access.

Understanding the difference helps you:
✅ Guide how your NDIS plan is set up and funded
✅ Ensures paid supports complement your informal network
✅ Helps everyone involved know their role and avoid burnout

Understanding the difference between your supports helps you navigate your NDIS funding more confidently and use it in the way that works best for you.

Navigating NDIS changes is hard. 😣Here are our top tips for participants navigating the change from Short Term Accommoda...
17/11/2025

Navigating NDIS changes is hard. 😣

Here are our top tips for participants navigating the change from Short Term Accommodation (STA) to Short Term Respite (STR):

✅ It’s not just a name change
The shift moves focus from accommodation as a place to respite as a support.

✅ Check your Core Supports budget
STR can often be accessed under Core Supports, even if STA isn’t listed.

✅ Know what’s included
Daily care, meals, and a short, safe break. It’s not a holiday.

✅ Know who it’s for
STR supports participants with informal carers who need time to recharge.

✅ Be clear on your support needs
The NDIS will assess if STR helps maintain your wellbeing, safety and usual care arrangements.

Need support navigating these changes?
At Southern Light Respite, we provide registered NDIS short term respite (STR) services in Hobart, Tasmania. Whether you’re already using respite or exploring it for the first time, we’re here to help you understand your options and access the support that’s right for you.

📧 info@southernlightrespite.com.au
📞 0480 739 063
🌐 southernlightrespite.com.au

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Old Beach, TAS
7017

Website

https://linktr.ee/southernlightrespite38

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