Short-Term Respite

A calm country respite experience at Seven Hills Tallarook.

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Set in a peaceful rural environment, each stay gives participants the opportunity to enjoy open space, farm animals, outdoor activities and meaningful daily experiences, while receiving support that is planned around their needs, routines, goals and comfort.

Whether a participant is staying for a weekend or a longer break, our focus is to create a safe, welcoming and supportive experience that encourages confidence, independence and connection.

Respite Experiences

Participants may enjoy a range of supported farm and countryside activities during their stay.

Farm Experiences

Feeding animals
Collecting fresh eggs
Paddock tours
Spending time outdoors

Nature & Outdoor Activities

Sensory nature walks
Outdoor games
Picnics
Gardening and planting

Student Activities

Cooking with fresh produce
Arts and crafts
Storytelling
Games and small group activities

Personalised Support During Each Stay

Every stay is planned around the participant.

Before respite begins, we work closely with families, support coordinators and allied health professionals to understand the participant’s routines, communication style, behaviours, medical needs, goals, preferences and support requirements.

During the stay, support may include personal care, daily living assistance, meal support, structured activities, community participation, overnight support and help building independence.

Accessible, Comfortable and Supportive

Seven Hills Tallarook provides a peaceful accommodation setting with accessible and wheelchair-friendly facilities designed to make each stay comfortable and supported.

Helen’s Disability & Daycare Service provides the individualised disability support during each stay, helping participants engage in daily living activities, enjoy the rural environment and work towards their personal goals. Our aim is to create a respite experience that feels safe, respectful and meaningful while also giving families and carers peace of mind.

A Safer, More Personal Way to Experience Respite

Planned Around the Person

Each stay is shaped around the participant’s support needs, routines, interests, comfort level and NDIS goals.

Calm Rural Setting

Participants can enjoy animals, open space, fresh air, nature walks, outdoor games and relaxed country experiences.

Support Families Can Trust

We work with families, carers, support coordinators and allied health professionals to help each stay feel smooth and well supported.

Map & Directions

Seven Hills Tallarook
160 Scotts Road
Tallarook VIC 3659

Suitable For:
Children, teenagers and adults who may benefit from short-term support away from home, outdoor experiences, social connection, daily living support, community participation or a calm country environment.

Before a Stay
We review each participant’s needs, routines, behaviours, communication style, medical requirements and NDIS funding before confirming whether the service is suitable.

FAQ

Yes, the respite service may be suitable for children and teenagers who would benefit from a calm country environment, outdoor activities, animal interaction, structured support and time away from their usual routine.

Every referral is reviewed individually to make sure the setting and support model are appropriate for the participant.

Yes. Helen’s Disability & Daycare Service supports adults and older NDIS participants during short-term respite stays at Seven Hills Tallarook.

Support can include daily living assistance, personal care, meal support, community participation, activities, transport and overnight support, depending on the participant’s needs.

Yes. Seven Hills Tallarook offers a peaceful farm and countryside setting where participants may enjoy open space, animals, nature walks, gardening, outdoor games, cooking, creative activities and quiet time.

Activities are chosen based on each participant’s age, interests, abilities and support needs.

Participants may have the opportunity to spend time around farm animals such as goats, sheep, chickens, horses, donkey, alpacas and other animals on the property. Animal interaction is always guided by the participant’s comfort level, interests and support needs.

Yes, the respite service may be suitable for participants with autism, ADHD, developmental delay or sensory support needs.

The rural setting can provide a calmer environment, and sensory or activity-based resources may be available on request. Each participant’s routines, communication style, triggers, behaviours and support needs are reviewed before a stay is confirmed.

Seven Hills Tallarook offers accessible and wheelchair-friendly accommodation options. Suitability is discussed before each stay so the participant’s mobility, access and comfort needs can be properly considered.

Support may include personal care, daily living assistance, meal support, transport, community access, overnight support, structured activities, life skills and help with routines.

Helen’s Disability & Daycare Service provides the individualised disability support during the stay, while Seven Hills Tallarook provides the accommodation setting.

Every referral is reviewed individually. The service may be suitable for participants with higher support needs if their needs can be safely supported within the staffing model and rural setting.

The service may not be suitable where hospital-level clinical care is required or where risks cannot be safely managed in the environment.