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 respite is provided for adult people with disabilities on Green Acres Farm, Stroud. 

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Green Acres Farm Stay: NDIS Short term Respite

• About our Accommodation
• What is STR
• Photo's
• Accessible Inclusions
• Support Model

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**Self-Contained Cabin | Peaceful Rural Escape**  
Seeking a refreshing break or post-discharge support? Green Acres Farm Stay offers Short-Term Respite (STR). Welcoming agency-managed, self-managed, or plan-managed guests, our retreat blends comfort with nature.  

Your Home Away From Home  
- **Self-Contained Cabin**: Features a small but functional ensuite bathroom, quality linens, and a luxury king-size bed for ultimate comfort.  
- **Very Large Covered Outdoor Kitchen Room**: Fully equipped with woodfire pizza oven, BBT, charcoal grill, gas stove top, small fridge, microwave, and more—perfect for cooking and enjoying meals in the fresh air.  Protective screens to keep the weather out. Large comfortable corner lounge and full dining suite. For when it gets cooler, the space has a beautiful double sided wood burning fireplace. 
- **Laundry Facility**: Provided in the outdoor ensuite building nestled within the orchard for convenience and charm. If any washing needs to occur during your stay 
- **Separate Onsite Carer Overnight inactive support**: Overnight support stays in a separate residence just 20m away—ideal for privacy and peace of mind.  
- **Private Pool**: Relax or swim in a secluded mineral pool—no curious onlookers here! (Please enquire about access.)  

Mobility-Friendly (Enquire for Details)  
- **Not Wheelchair Accessible**: We can accommodate some mobility issues—please contact us to discuss your needs. Keep in mind this is a farm, we have uneven ground and lots of dogs and animals around.   
- **Convenient Location**: A scenic drive up the M1/Pacific Highway—90 mins from the Central Coast, 50 mins from Newcastle.  

Farm Stay Experience  
Set on 40 acres of native Australian bushland, enjoy:  

• laytime with friendly farm animals  
• Fresh, chemical-free produce (available for purchase, subject to availability)  
• Local adventures—rivers, country drives, and charming towns  

Why Choose Green Acres?  
Unwind in our therapy mineral spa, swim in the mineral pool, or Savor the tranquillity of rural life—all with dedicated carer support tailored to you. Whether it’s a short respite or recovery stay, we’re here to make it special.  

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:

• 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.

These supports will be funded over a standard 24 hour period and participants or nominees will be able to choose how and when they use this funding in relation to weekdays, weekends or public holidays.

Information coming Soon!

Information coming soon!