W.I.L.L provides safe, meaningful, and supportive respite designed to give families a break while ensuring young people experience stability, connection, and capacity-building in a nurturing environment.
Respite is not “babysitting” — it is a structured, supportive 1:1 service that helps participants regulate, build skills, and access enjoyable, enriching experiences while giving carers time to rest and recharge.

1. Safe, Predictable, 1:1 Support

Every respite shift includes:

• Consistent, trained support workers

• Predictable routines customised to the participant

• Sensory-aware environments

• Emotional safety and low-arousal responses

• Trauma-informed support throughout the day or night

Respite is always personalised to what helps the young person feel grounded and comfortable.

2. Emotional Regulation & Behaviour Support

Our team provides:

• Co-regulation and emotional coaching

• Support through transitions or overwhelm

• BSP implementation as required

• Understanding responses to distress behaviours

• Calm, compassionate approaches that maintain dignity

We ensure each young person feels safe and supported at all times.

3. Life Skills & Independence Opportunities

Respite time can gently build independence through:

• Morning and evening routine practice

• Cooking or helping prepare meals

• Household participation (cleaning, organising, laundry)

• Personal care prompting and support (capacity-building only)

• Time management and scheduling practice

All activities are tailored to the participant’s developmental and sensory needs.

4. Fun, Recreational & Enriching Experiences

Respite is also time for joy and connection.
We support participants to engage in:

• Outings to parks, beaches, markets, and community locations

• Quiet, home-based activities (art, gaming, reading, crafts)

• Special interest exploration (dinosaurs, trains, nature, animals, etc.)

• Movement-based activities (walks, swings, playgrounds, gyms)

• Relaxation routines (sensory time, mindfulness, downtime)

We meet the young person where they are — at their pace, in their comfort.

5. Social & Communication Skill Building

During respite, we support:

• Safe and supported social interactions

• Communication skill development (including AAC)

• Play-based learning

• Confidence interacting with others

• Boundaries, consent, and personal safety skills

All social learning happens organically, without pressure.

6. Overnight Respite (where applicable)

For families choosing overnight respite, we provide:

• Safe sleep routines

• Night-time support

• Monitoring based on the participant’s needs

• Morning routine assistance

• Documentation for families and allied health teams

Overnight respite gives families meaningful rest while ensuring their child is safe and supported.

7. Family Support Through Respite

Respite gives families the space to:

• Rest and recharge

• Spend time with siblings, partners, or themselves

• Reduce burnout and stress

• Maintain stable family routines

• Reconnect and return to caregiving with more capacity

You are not meant to do this alone — respite is part of a healthy support system.

8. Collaboration & Communication

We keep families informed through:

• Detailed progress notes

• Updates on emotional regulation, behaviour, wins, and challenges

• Collaboration with allied health professionals

• Consistency with BSPs, OT goals, or speech strategies

• Respectful communication before and after each respite shift

Everything we do is aligned with your child’s broader support network.

Our Approach

W.I.L.L respite is:

• Neurodiversity-affirming

• Trauma-informed

• Sensory-aware

• Relationship-based

• Strength-focused

• Delivered by trained, caring staff

• Guided by NDIS goals and family needs

Our mission is to ensure your child feels safe, supported, and understood — while giving you the time and space you need to rest.

Let’s Work Together