NDIS Short Term Respite for Children, Young People & Adults

Connect & Explore provides personalised NDIS Short Term Respite (STR), school holiday respite and day programs for children and young people across Greater Sydney and the Blue Mountains.

Our 1:1 and small-group programs combine outdoor adventure, community participation, life skills and meaningful social connection. Each program is tailored to the participant's interests, abilities, support needs and individual goals.

EXPLORATION . CONNECTION. WELLNESS

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Short Term Respite STR for Adults

Personalised NDIS Short Term Respite (STR) for adults across Sydney, Lithgow and the Blue Mountains, tailored to your interests, choices, support needs and goals. Enjoy 1:1 or small-group respite with meaningful activities, outdoor experiences, community participation, relaxation and opportunities to build independence.

NDIS funding may be available for eligible participants

Short Term Respite STR for Adults

Carer Retreat

Rest, rejuvenate and restore your mind, body and soul at our Carers Retreat. Immersed in stunning nature spots, delicious food and connect with like minded community. Explore your wellness surrounded by a compassionate team who understands what it means to care for another.

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Day Programs

We offer half or full day individual, sibling or group sessions. The sessions are tailored to you and includes a door to door service with transport, all equipment, catering, and qualified facilitators.

Activities can include abseiling, rock climbing, bush walking, low ropes, bush survival skills, yoga/meditation, stand up paddle boarding or swimming.

Children and youth 8-17

Adults 18+

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Children & Young People Short Term Respite (STR)

NDIS Short Term Respite (STR) for children and young people across Greater Sydney, Lithgow and the Blue Mountains. Available during school holidays and weekends, with 1:1 and small-group experiences tailored to each participant’s interests, support needs and goals.

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Children & Young People NDIS Respite

Tribe Feedback

  • “Its really fun, you should do it. Dom will take care of you. Lots of fun activities.”

    C.P. - 14 year old STA participant

  • “This is the first time I have felt peace”

    15 year old - Day Program Participant

  • “Such a great program and such a great day”

    -Lithgow High School Teacher

  • "Outdoor Adventure Therapy, it is a thing. A very worth while thing for those that need to reconnect, centre themselves and just reap the benefit of the earth's natural energies. Here is a great company helping people do just that"

    -Lithgow High School Teacher

  • "Another adventure with the outdoor therapy program at school. Mt York was our amazing location, right around the corner from home. We did some breathing exercises and mindfulness before starting. Im so glad we did because I definitely needed it before going down the last big rock".

    Lithgow High School Teacher

  • "I havn't seen him that happy in a long time. I didn't realise he was adventurous. He cant wait for program days."

    - Participant carer

On respite we offer more than a break. We learn new skills, build confidence whilst having fun. #respite #ndis #learnsomethingnew
Girl power, fun time in the water 🫶🏽 #nature #explore #youthempowerment #connect #schoolholidays
Summer Holiday STA Respite 2025/26 ✨️Bookings open now 📞 0429 146 117 📧 connectandexplore@hotmail.com
Summer Holiday STA Respite 2025/26 ✨️Bookings open now 📞 0429 146 117 📧 connectandexplore@hotmail.com
Summer holiday camps are off to a fun filled start. Time outdoors creates authentic reasons to connect and opportunities to collaborate as a team. #summercamps #wellness #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #connection
Summer holiday camps are off to a fun filled start. Time outdoors creates authentic reasons to connect and opportunities to collaborate as a team. #summercamps #wellness #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #connection
Together exploring and igniting peace within. Being in and around the water has a calming and zen like effect on many people. This time of year winding down from the school term. #kayaking #explore #wellness #nature #youthmentoring
Summer vibes #camplife #wellness #friends #connection #explore #nature #lovelife #respite #community
Creating long-lasting friendships ✨️🙌🏼 #nature #friends #community #youthempowerment #youthmentoring #connection #explore
The fellas gathered for a fun day of go-karting, bbq, and wild swimming to farewell to one of our tribe members moving to a new location. We reminisced over memories, laughed about funny moments from camps, and expressed what we really cherish about
The fellas gathered for a fun day of go-karting, bbq, and wild swimming to farewell to one of our tribe members moving to a new location. We reminisced over memories, laughed about funny moments from camps, and expressed what we really cherish about our team member. We are so excited for your next chapter, but you will be missed. See you soon when you visit us. #celebration #nature #community #tribe #friends #connection #explore #farewell #sendoff
Lights me up to share rock climbing with young people. It is my passion in life to climb and brings me a smile to share this joy with others. Whether the goal is to put on a harness, test sitting in the rope on the ground to build confidence in the equipment, climbing to the top or being outside enjoying nature. All huge wins. #rockclimbing #wellness #nature #youthempowerment #youthmentoring #respite #weekendrespite #camp #ndis #explore #connection #friendship
Snow flakes dropped in the early hours of the morning. Excitement at the sight of light snow and the wind howling in the tree tops. We kept our cottage cosy with a roaring fire. Together we created an adventure that the two young people were super st
Snow flakes dropped in the early hours of the morning. Excitement at the sight of light snow and the wind howling in the tree tops. We kept our cottage cosy with a roaring fire. Together we created an adventure that the two young people were super stoked to do. Put on our puffer jackets and explored caves in the mountains. #camp #respite #friendshipgoals #connection #explore
#respite #ndis #wellnessjourney #wellbeing #nature #movement #connection #mentalhealth #empowerment
On respite we offer more than a break. We learn new skills, build confidence whilst having fun. #respite #ndis #learnsomethingnew
Girl power, fun time in the water 🫶🏽 #nature #explore #youthempowerment #connect #schoolholidays
Summer Holiday STA Respite 2025/26 ✨️Bookings open now 📞 0429 146 117 📧 connectandexplore@hotmail.com Summer holiday camps are off to a fun filled start. Time outdoors creates authentic reasons to connect and opportunities to collaborate as a team. #summercamps #wellness #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #connection
Together exploring and igniting peace within. Being in and around the water has a calming and zen like effect on many people. This time of year winding down from the school term. #kayaking #explore #wellness #nature #youthmentoring
Summer vibes #camplife #wellness #friends #connection #explore #nature #lovelife #respite #community
Creating long-lasting friendships ✨️🙌🏼 #nature #friends #community #youthempowerment #youthmentoring #connection #explore
The fellas gathered for a fun day of go-karting, bbq, and wild swimming to farewell to one of our tribe members moving to a new location. We reminisced over memories, laughed about funny moments from camps, and expressed what we really cherish about
Lights me up to share rock climbing with young people. It is my passion in life to climb and brings me a smile to share this joy with others. Whether the goal is to put on a harness, test sitting in the rope on the ground to build confidence in the e
Snow flakes dropped in the early hours of the morning. Excitement at the sight of light snow and the wind howling in the tree tops. We kept our cottage cosy with a roaring fire. Together we created an adventure that the two young people were super st
#respite #ndis #wellnessjourney #wellbeing #nature #movement #connection #mentalhealth #empowerment