Branching Out

Respite Farm Stays for autistic young adults aged 18 to 25 years. Supporting Carers. Empowering young adults.

 

Mansfield based

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Our Respite Farm stay offers autistic young adults a supportive and enjoyable short-term stay in a fun and social environment with their peers. Our 100 acre farm provides a calm, natural environment – great for sensory regulation.

Building independence

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Young adults can practice daily living skills in a supportive environment. They can make choices, set goals, and explore personal interests.

Making connections

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Opportunities for social connection and meaningful participation. Young adults can enjoy small group outings to local community spaces.

Health and wellbeing

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We ditch the screens and engage in simple activities for health and wellbeing. Participants love getting outdoors and enjoying nature.

Activities

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Participants enjoy nature walks, gardening, and sensory-friendly outdoor experiences, as well as games, crafts, cooking and movement activities. Downtime is supported in quiet, low-arousal spaces.

A break that benefits everyone

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Our goal is to create a space where young adults can grow, explore and thrive – while carers enjoy peace of mind and time to recharge.
Fishing on a Branching Out stay.
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The respite at MASS came at the perfect time for our family. As a young adult, our son was ready to experience more independence, and the consistent routines and dedicated support staff have been exactly what he needs. It has also given us, as a family, the opportunity to rest, recharge, and reset after always being on call.

How to access the Branching Out program

Families will require specific funding within the clients’ NDIS plan.

Once we have received an expression of interest, our team will be able to provide specific funding advice. The funding requirements will vary depending on duration and support needs.

If you are interested in our Branching Out program or would like more information, please fill in our Referral form and one of our team will get back to you.