Short-Term Respite - Tea-cup Cottage

The Tea-cup Cottage: Disability Support Services

Young Caregiver Assisting Elderly Woman with Walker at Home in B

Respite with Tea-cup Cottage

Respite care – also known as short-term accommodation – gives people with disability and their carers a break from the daily routine. It can range from a few hours to a couple of weeks; the NDIS defines short-term respite as up to two weeks, and medium-term as anything beyond that.

Depending on your NDIS plan, funding may be available under Core Supports – Assistance with Daily Life (Short Term Accommodation and Assistance).

Taking a break isn’t always easy, especially when caring for a child or young adult with disability – but time out is good for both of you. It gives carers space to rest and recharge, and gives your loved one a safe environment to try new experiences.

A home away from home in Birkdale

Honeygem House

Honeygem House is Tea-cup Cottage’s short-term respite home — a private four-bedroom property on 1.6 hectares, overlooking a peaceful lake and surrounded by trees and open green space.

We’re a Disability Approved, NDIS-registered provider, offering short-term and emergency respite, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

During a stay, guests might:

Relax in a calm, natural setting
Build daily living skills, like cooking or helping in the kitchen
Join in games, arts and craft, and group activities
Visit local recreational venues, depending on goals and length of stay

Accessibility

The house is fully accessible, including a downstairs bedroom with an adjustable bed, ramp access, and pathways connecting all outdoor areas.

Honeygem House supports children and adults with a range of needs, including autism, intellectual disability, mental health conditions, physical disability, and complex or high support needs. Before each stay, we complete an assessment to understand each guest’s needs and goals, so we can plan the right supports for them.

Features and Facilities

Supported 24 hours a day by our experienced and caring team, children with disability can enjoy a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities and play spaces.

Outdoors

Wheelchair-friendly backyard with ramp access from the house
Pathways connecting all outdoor areas for easy access
Lakefront setting where children can feed the chickens and ducks, and sometimes see visiting horses
Large sandpit
Enclosed springless trampoline
Arts and crafts shed
Underwater-themed play pod with ball pit
Vegetable garden for kids who love getting their hands dirty
Large turfed sports area with goal posts for soccer and active play, shaded by tall trees

Indoors

Four-bedroom home, including:
One downstairs bedroom with an adjustable bed for children who require mobility assistance
Three additional bedrooms upstairs
Fully stocked kitchen with childproof locks on cupboards and fridge
Air-conditioned media room with walls painted full of happy memories and colour
Comfortable spaces for relaxing, playing games and spending time with others

Book Your Respite Stay

Fill out the form below to register your interest or speak to a member of our team:

Phone 1800 832 287 or email info@tea-cupcottage.com

We’d love to talk with you about how short term respite can support your family.