Our connection to the land provides a place for growth and wellness. Caring for self and others further promotes good health and happiness. Through sharing we can find fulfilment and purpose. When any one of these ingredients is missing our wellbeing becomes threatened. Short term supported accommodation is provided for adult people with disabilities at Little Tern Beach House, Crescent Head.
Beach Stay: NDIS Respite & MTA Accommodation
**Escape to Little Tern Beach House—Your NDIS Respite Haven for Over-18s!**
Calling all NDIS participants over 18—book your dream respite stay at Little Tern Beach House in Crescent Head’s premium dress circle! Just 200m from the beach, this fully self-contained retreat is designed for able-bodied adults and their carers seeking relaxation and adventure. From beach days to tennis, fishing, and more, it’s the perfect getaway tailored to your needs.
**Why Little Tern Beach House?**
Little Tern Beach House offers NDIS respite that blends luxury with seaside fun, exclusively for participants over 18. Steps from the shore and surrounded by top facilities, it’s your ideal home-away-from-home. Spread the word to fellow participants and book now for a rejuvenating escape by the beach!
**Foodie Fun at Little Tern Beach House**
Your carer can take you shopping for fresh ingredients to cook or BBQ together at Little Tern Beach House. Craving a night out? Stroll 200m to enjoy takeaway, a pizzeria, or delicious meals at nearby restaurants, the Crescent Head Tavern, or the local bowling club—all perfect for adult tastes!
**Activities Galore for Over-18s**
Relax on the beach (a 2-minute walk!) or dive into activities with your carer:
- Swim at the beach, creek, or pool
- Explore beach or bush walks
- Fish off the shore
- Play tennis or mini putt-putt
- Enjoy outdoor games or a firepit evening
- Unwind inside Little Tern Beach House
**Prime Location, Tailored Luxury**
Little Tern Beach House—our reimagined 1950s shack—delivers comfort and style for NDIS participants over 18. With luxury finishes and a vintage coastal vibe, it’s all about your wellbeing. Less than 400m to the beach and 200m to the tavern, supermarket, or country club—everything’s close by!
**Little Tern Beach House Highlights**
- **Easy Access**: Remote smart lock for stress-free check-in
- **Spacious Setup**: 2 toilets, 2 showers (indoor & outdoor), plus a separate laundry with LG washer-dryer combo
- **Chic Style**: Polished hardwood floors, fresh paint, and a soothing palette
**Outdoor Relaxation**
Rinse off with a hot/cold outdoor shower, then lounge on the covered deck with ocean views. The new hardwood deck and Cottesloe 4-Piece Lounge Setting offer pure comfort for adults seeking respite done right.
**Affordable Add-Ons**
Hire brand-new surfboards for $30/day or $200/week (invoiced separately)—perfect for adventurous over-18s!
**Sleep Soundly at Little Tern Beach House**
- 3 bedrooms (sleeps with ceiling fans and plush new mattresses
- Bedroom 1: King bed (air-conditioned) for your staff
- Bedroom 2: 2 double beds with luxury mattresses
- Bedroom 3: Queen adjustable bed for personalized comfort
**Living Large**
The air-conditioned open-plan living area at Little Tern Beach House features Starlink WiFi, a smart TV, and a sleek kitchen with marble benchtops and a Miele dishwasher. Sink into the Burlington 3-seater with heated backrests, massage features, and zero-gravity recline—ultimate relaxation for adults!
**Bathroom Comfort**
- Step-free, glass-free shower with P4 slip-rated tiles
- Ambulant-compliant Tono Tornado Flush Toilet (AS 1428.1:2021)
- Heated towel rail for a touch of indulgence
**Extras You’ll Love**
- **5-in-1 Tap**: Filtered sparkling, chilled, or ambient water—plus hot and cold—all in one stylish design
- **Cocktail Vibes**: Stocked with essentials, glassware, and dehydrated citrus from our family farm
- **Coffee & Tea Heaven**: Breville Oracle Touch Coffee Machine with beans, plus teas and teapots
**Book Your NDIS Respite Now!**
Little Tern Beach House is calling NDIS participants over 18—book your respite stay today and experience luxury, comfort, and beachside fun crafted just for you! Contact us now to lock in your dates—spaces fill fast, so don’t wait!
Book Now - [email protected]
You can view Little Tern Beach House via its Air BnB listing or facebook page, just search little tern beach house. Do not book through air bnb if you are seeking NDIS support or are seeking to fund a portion of your stay via your NDIS plan [ie you are creating your own STA experience and are self-managed].
Calling all NDIS participants over 18—book your dream respite stay at Little Tern Beach House in Crescent Head’s premium dress circle! Just 200m from the beach, this fully self-contained retreat is designed for able-bodied adults and their carers seeking relaxation and adventure. From beach days to tennis, fishing, and more, it’s the perfect getaway tailored to your needs.
**Why Little Tern Beach House?**
Little Tern Beach House offers NDIS respite that blends luxury with seaside fun, exclusively for participants over 18. Steps from the shore and surrounded by top facilities, it’s your ideal home-away-from-home. Spread the word to fellow participants and book now for a rejuvenating escape by the beach!
**Foodie Fun at Little Tern Beach House**
Your carer can take you shopping for fresh ingredients to cook or BBQ together at Little Tern Beach House. Craving a night out? Stroll 200m to enjoy takeaway, a pizzeria, or delicious meals at nearby restaurants, the Crescent Head Tavern, or the local bowling club—all perfect for adult tastes!
**Activities Galore for Over-18s**
Relax on the beach (a 2-minute walk!) or dive into activities with your carer:
- Swim at the beach, creek, or pool
- Explore beach or bush walks
- Fish off the shore
- Play tennis or mini putt-putt
- Enjoy outdoor games or a firepit evening
- Unwind inside Little Tern Beach House
**Prime Location, Tailored Luxury**
Little Tern Beach House—our reimagined 1950s shack—delivers comfort and style for NDIS participants over 18. With luxury finishes and a vintage coastal vibe, it’s all about your wellbeing. Less than 400m to the beach and 200m to the tavern, supermarket, or country club—everything’s close by!
**Little Tern Beach House Highlights**
- **Easy Access**: Remote smart lock for stress-free check-in
- **Spacious Setup**: 2 toilets, 2 showers (indoor & outdoor), plus a separate laundry with LG washer-dryer combo
- **Chic Style**: Polished hardwood floors, fresh paint, and a soothing palette
**Outdoor Relaxation**
Rinse off with a hot/cold outdoor shower, then lounge on the covered deck with ocean views. The new hardwood deck and Cottesloe 4-Piece Lounge Setting offer pure comfort for adults seeking respite done right.
**Affordable Add-Ons**
Hire brand-new surfboards for $30/day or $200/week (invoiced separately)—perfect for adventurous over-18s!
**Sleep Soundly at Little Tern Beach House**
- 3 bedrooms (sleeps with ceiling fans and plush new mattresses
- Bedroom 1: King bed (air-conditioned) for your staff
- Bedroom 2: 2 double beds with luxury mattresses
- Bedroom 3: Queen adjustable bed for personalized comfort
**Living Large**
The air-conditioned open-plan living area at Little Tern Beach House features Starlink WiFi, a smart TV, and a sleek kitchen with marble benchtops and a Miele dishwasher. Sink into the Burlington 3-seater with heated backrests, massage features, and zero-gravity recline—ultimate relaxation for adults!
**Bathroom Comfort**
- Step-free, glass-free shower with P4 slip-rated tiles
- Ambulant-compliant Tono Tornado Flush Toilet (AS 1428.1:2021)
- Heated towel rail for a touch of indulgence
**Extras You’ll Love**
- **5-in-1 Tap**: Filtered sparkling, chilled, or ambient water—plus hot and cold—all in one stylish design
- **Cocktail Vibes**: Stocked with essentials, glassware, and dehydrated citrus from our family farm
- **Coffee & Tea Heaven**: Breville Oracle Touch Coffee Machine with beans, plus teas and teapots
**Book Your NDIS Respite Now!**
Little Tern Beach House is calling NDIS participants over 18—book your respite stay today and experience luxury, comfort, and beachside fun crafted just for you! Contact us now to lock in your dates—spaces fill fast, so don’t wait!
Book Now - [email protected]
You can view Little Tern Beach House via its Air BnB listing or facebook page, just search little tern beach house. Do not book through air bnb if you are seeking NDIS support or are seeking to fund a portion of your stay via your NDIS plan [ie you are creating your own STA experience and are self-managed].
Participants are likely to have a number of days where their support arrangements will be different. These are non-typical days and may include funding to provide replacement support, or respite, in group based facility or in home support.
Evidence from consultations to date indicates that support can generally fall into one of three levels:
Evidence from consultations to date indicates that support can generally fall into one of three levels:
- Between the equivalent of 7 and 14 days per year: where the family provides support most days. This support is provided to the participant so that the informal carers can attend key activities relevant to other members of the family.
- Between the equivalent of 14 and 28 days per year: where respite is a strategy to build capabilities for independence.
- No more than the equivalent of 28 days per year: where the family provides support most days and informal care is at risk of not being able to be sustained due to severe behavioural issues or where the person requires intensive informal support.
**Bathroom Comfort**
- Step-free, glass-free shower with P4 slip-rated tiles
- Ambulant-compliant Tono Tornado Flush Toilet (AS 1428.1:2021)
- Heated towel rail for a touch of indulgence
**Bedroom 3**
- Queen size electric adjustable bed
**Loungeroom**
- Sink into the Burlington 3-seater with heated backrests, massage features, and zero-gravity recline. All electric.
Please note, it is not an accessible house. There are 10 steps at the front. But if you walk around the side of the house to the back, you can enter via the back door where there is only 2 steps to enter into the house.
- Step-free, glass-free shower with P4 slip-rated tiles
- Ambulant-compliant Tono Tornado Flush Toilet (AS 1428.1:2021)
- Heated towel rail for a touch of indulgence
**Bedroom 3**
- Queen size electric adjustable bed
**Loungeroom**
- Sink into the Burlington 3-seater with heated backrests, massage features, and zero-gravity recline. All electric.
Please note, it is not an accessible house. There are 10 steps at the front. But if you walk around the side of the house to the back, you can enter via the back door where there is only 2 steps to enter into the house.
🌿 Little Tern Weekend Respite – 1:1 Support Model
At Little Tern, our weekend respite program offers a calm, structured, and empowering environment where participants receive personalised 1:1 support. The model is designed to promote emotional wellbeing, independence, and meaningful community engagement through a blend of therapeutic and practical support.
🗓 Respite Schedule - can be tailored to your individual needs.
At Little Tern, our weekend respite program offers a calm, structured, and empowering environment where participants receive personalised 1:1 support. The model is designed to promote emotional wellbeing, independence, and meaningful community engagement through a blend of therapeutic and practical support.
🗓 Respite Schedule - can be tailored to your individual needs.
- Start: Friday at 2:00 PM
- End: Sunday at 2:00 PM
- Friday 2:00 PM – Saturday 8:00 AM:
Participants are supported by a Psychologist and Occupational Therapist (OT). This time focuses on:- Emotional regulation and settling into the respite environment
- Supporting routines, communication, and preparation for the weekend
- Gentle therapeutic engagement in a calm, structured setting
- Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM:
A qualified Support Worker (Certificate III or above) provides 1:1 support for community access activities, such as:- Visiting parks, markets, or local events
- Recreational outings like swimming, bowling, or nature walks
- Practicing real-world skills in a fun, supported way
- Saturday 5:00 PM – Sunday 2:00 PM:
The Psychologist and OT resume support, focusing on:- Saturday Evening:
- Wind-down routines and emotional regulation
- Meal preparation and cooking together, followed by a shared evening meal to promote social connection and independent living skills
- Sunday Morning:
- Gentle exercise (e.g., stretching, walking)
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as:
- Stripping and remaking the bed
- Light cleaning and tidying
- Practicing functional living tasks in preparation for returning home
- Travel preparation and transition support for a smooth return home by 2:00 PM
- Saturday Evening:
- Person-Centred: Every plan is tailored to the participant’s unique needs, strengths, and goals.
- Therapeutic & Practical: We combine clinical insight with hands-on support to create a holistic experience.
- Empowering: Our goal is to build confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging.
- Safe & Supportive: A consistent team ensures emotional safety and continuity of care throughout the weekend.