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Registered NDIS provider | Hobart, TAS
Short Term Respite (STR) 🏠
Community Access, In-Home Support & Personal Care
Monthly Social Club 🫶

Providing compassionate care that makes a difference. 🧡

24/06/2026

Happiness isn't always found in big milestones. 🧡

Sometimes it's in the first time someone cooks their own meal.
The confidence that comes from ticking off a shopping list alone.
The pride of keeping a space tidy and feeling it.

These are the moments that matter most.

At SLR, we support our participants to build real, everyday independence. Life skills. Confidence. Community. And along the way, we get to witness the kind of wins that remind us why we do this work.

For our participants. For their families. For every support worker who's been in that moment too.

We love celebrating life's little moments. 🫶

What's a small win you're proud of lately? Drop it in the comments. We'd love to celebrate with you. 👇

Ready to find the right support? 📞 Call us on 0480 739 063

22/06/2026

Support is often seen as assistance with tasks, but its impact goes far beyond that.

The environment created around a person plays a big role in how support is experienced. Feeling comfortable, included, and genuinely part of something can shape confidence, connection, and overall wellbeing.

When the focus is on creating spaces where people feel safe and valued, support becomes more meaningful. It supports not just day to day needs, but a person’s sense of belonging.

That’s where real connection is built, and where support can make the biggest difference. 🧡

20/06/2026

🎳 Who's joining us for bowling? 🎳

Join our Social Club at Zone Bowling, Moonah on 28th June from 12:00pm to 1:30pm.

RSVP to Emily on 0480 739 063 🧡

18/06/2026

🚩 MYTH: Respite care is only for people with high support needs.

FACT: Short-term respite is available to NDIS participants across a wide range of support needs. If it's in your plan and it aligns with your goals, you can access it.

Respite looks different for everyone. For some it's about building independence and trying new experiences. For others it's about having a safe, supported space to recharge. For families and carers, it's time to rest and reset.

At SLR, we support participants with a range of needs and backgrounds. If you're not sure whether respite is right for you, the best first step is just a conversation.

📞 0480 739 063

16/06/2026

Caring for someone you love is one of the most meaningful things a person can do. It's also one of the most exhausting. 🧡

Carer burnout is real, and it doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong. It means you've been giving a lot, for a long time, without enough support for yourself.

That's where Short-Term Respite can really help. We care for your loved ones, and give you a little break so you can keep showing up, at your best, for the person who needs you.

If you're a carer in Hobart and you're not sure where to start, give Emily a call.
No pressure, just a conversation. 📞 0480 739 063

15/06/2026

This June, we're proudly recognising Learning Disability Week. 🫶

This year's theme, "Do you see me?" resonates deeply with everything we do at SLR.

Because we do see you. We see your strengths, your goals, your personality, and your potential.

Learning Disability Week is a time to celebrate the achievements of people with learning disabilities, reduce stigma, and champion genuine inclusion in our communities. Real inclusion is something you feel, when someone takes the time to truly understand you.

At SLR, that's not just an awareness week commitment. It's what we show up to do every single day. 🧡

14/06/2026

Everyone has something they love. Something that lights them up. 🧩

At SLR, we take the time to find out what that is for each person we support. Whether it's gaming, trains, art, gardening, or something completely unique, we're here to join in, not just supervise.

Because support that connects with what you actually care about is support that actually works.

12/06/2026

🎳SUNDAY 28th JUNE | SLR SOCIAL CLUB🎳
This month, we're heading to Zone Bowling in Moonah for an afternoon of fun, friendly competition, and great company.

Come along and enjoy a game of bowling with the Southern Light Respite Social Club. Whether you're new to Social Club or have joined us before, we'd love to see you there.

📅 Date: Sunday 28th June
⏰ Time: 12:00pm to 1:30pm
📍 Location: Zone Bowling, Moonah
📍 Address: 162 Main Road, Moonah TAS 7009

TO RSVP
Call or message Emily on 0480 739 063
Or email: [email protected]

Tag a friend, carer or support worker who might like to come along 🧡

11/06/2026

Choosing the right provider for you matters. 🫶
If something doesn’t feel right, or your needs aren’t being met, you have the right to explore other options. The NDIS is built on choice and control, which means your supports should reflect your goals, not the providers.

Finding the right support can make a real difference to your day to day life.

If you’re thinking about making a change, chat to our team and see if Southern Light Respite’s services and supports are the right fit for you.

Chat to our team today on 📞 0480 739 063

08/06/2026

The right support doesn't just help you get through the day. It helps you actually enjoy it. 🫶

At SLR, we believe support should feel like having the right people around you. People who know you, show up for you, and genuinely care about what matters to you.

That's what we're building here, one participant, one family, one connection at a time.

Address

Old Beach, TAS
7017

Website

http://www.southernlightrespite.com.au/, https://linktr.ee/southernlightrespite38

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