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Weekend Respite for Children & Young People

Small-group, planned weekend respite in a calm, supportive, and relationship-based environment.

A weekend for you, an adventure for your child!

Designed for children and young people with disability and additional support needs, our weekends provide structured routines, meaningful activities, and a safe space to build confidence and connection — while giving families time to rest and recharge.

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NDIS Registered Provider ~ Ages 5–17 ~ Small, Carefully Supported Groups ~ Morayfield

Planned Weekend Respite That Feels Safe, Familiar, and Fun

Our weekend respite gives children and young people the chance to enjoy new experiences, build friendships, and take part in meaningful activities in a calm and supportive home environment. Families can take a break knowing their child is spending time with a consistent team who take the time to understand their needs, routines, and interests.

We all know it takes a village to raise a child. At Respite with Linda, we believe it takes a village to support a parent, too.

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A Weekend of Connection, Confidence, and Adventure

Each weekend includes a balance of community outings, relaxed social time, home-based activities, and predictable routines. Children can take part in activities such as cooking, games, outdoor play, movies, and local adventures while building confidence in a small-group setting.

Is Respite with Linda the Right Fit for Your Child?

Our weekends are best suited to children and young people who benefit from a calm, structured environment and enjoy being part of a small group. We keep our groups intentionally small, with a strong focus on safety, consistency, and positive group dynamics.

Not sure if your child would enjoy a weekend with us? Linda is always happy to have a friendly chat before you decide.

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Why Respite with Linda is Different

Thoughtfully Structured Care

Every weekend is carefully planned to support safety, wellbeing, and meaningful participation.

Consistency You Can Trust

Clear systems ensure each child receives consistent, high-quality support every time.

Individual Support


Children are supported at their own pace, with encouragement — never pressure.

We Reflect & Improve

We review each weekend to continuously improve the experience for every child.

Meaningful Experiences

Activities are chosen with intention — not just to fill time, but to create positive moments.

Clear Communication

Families receive thoughtful updates so you always feel informed and confident.


✨ Reviews ✨


"Trained professionals who you can trust"

Linda and her team are wonderful with the children, they’re trained professionals who you can trust to keep your child/children safe. If it wasn’t for Linda and her team of staff, I would never get any sort of respite, have been using these services for quite a few years now. Keep up the great work and thank you for everything you do for my special little man.

– Holly

"She has made many friends"

My niece always comes home from a weekend with Linda with a big smile and loads to talk about. She feels very safe and can't wait for her next weekend away with Linda and the crew. She has made many friends and enjoys all the activities and little excursions.

– Tabatha

"Linda's service saved our family"

Many years ago, Linda's service saved our family. Overwhelmed by carer burnout and guilt, we managed to get some help with respite through suncare. Years later, RWL remains part of our (respite) family. ❤️

– Anonymous

"Linda and her family have been so good to my grandchild"

“They are so in tune with my grandson's needs and are so consistent with him. He enjoys his special time there and looks forward to his time with them. Thank you, Linda and family, for all your love and support.”

– Kerry

NDIS Short term Accommodation - Connections

Structured Weekend Adventures

Our weekends include planned community outings, relaxed home-based activities, and routines that help children feel settled and confident.

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NDIS Short term Accommodation - Home away from home

Small, Carefully Supported Groups

We keep our groups small and thoughtfully matched so children feel safe, included, and supported throughout the weekend.

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NDIS Short term Accommodation - for Children

Relationship-Based Care

We take the time to get to know each child, their needs, their interests, and what helps them feel comfortable.

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What a Weekend Looks Like


A weekend at Respite with Linda is planned, supportive, and flexible enough to meet the needs of the children attending. We focus on safety, connection, confidence, and enjoyable experiences.

Getting Started is Simple


Step 1

Enquire

Tell us a little about your child and what support you are looking for.

Step 2

Meet & Greet

Visit us, meet the team, ask questions, and see whether our weekends feel like the right fit.

Step 3

First Weekend

Once everything is ready, we support your child to settle in at their own pace.




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Choosing Respite is a Big Decision

We take the time to get to know each child and family before they attend. Our goal is to make sure children feel safe, supported, and comfortable, and that families feel confident about the care being provided.


Let's See if We're a Good Fit!
 Let's See if We're a Good Fit!


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Our Latest News & Resources



From Saddles to Circus

This weekend we rode through creeks and countryside at Cedarvale Park before testing our balance, bravery, and teamwork at Flipside Circus—two adventures full of fun and skill-building.

Space Adventures and Farmyard Friends

This week’s adventures took us from the stars to the farmyard!
We explored the Brisbane night sky at the Planetarium and met some very curious creatures at White Ridge Farm. .

Kookaburras, Kilns & Colourful Adventures – See What We’ve Been Up To!

From fairy gardens and cheeky kookaburras to Star Wars-inspired ceramics, our weekend was packed with wonder and creativity.

Fresh Plans, Big Adventures – And Yes, Paid Activities Are Back!

✨ Curious about what’s coming up?
Our latest Adventure Blueprint outlines all the fun, skill-building weekend plans for this term – now available to download.

Adventure Review 18 - 20 July 2025

From butterfly landings to Lego masterpieces and a long-awaited trip to White Ridge Farm, this weekend was packed with purpose and joy. Read all about our adventures—and the skills and goals they supported—in this week’s Adventure Recap! 🦋🚜

Exploring, Creating, Celebrating: A Snapshot of Our Weekend

From butterfly landings to Lego masterpieces and a long-awaited trip to White Ridge Farm, this weekend was packed with purpose and joy. Read all about our adventures—and the skills and goals they supported—in this week’s Adventure Review! 🦋🚜🎂

Our New Adventure Blueprint Is Here! 🌟

Get Ready for a Term Full of Fun, Friends & New Adventures!
Discover our exciting weekend plans – now with paid outings, new activity goals, and a fresh look each school term and holiday.

Read what we've been up to - click on the link for our Adventure Review

We’ve just released this weekend’s Adventure Review — and it’s full of creative projects, outdoor play, and meaningful experiences that support each child’s NDIS goals.

You’ll also notice a new section that explains the why behind our activities — a helpful resource for families and Support Coordinators when preparing for plan reviews.

👉 Click below to read the full Adventure Review and see what we’ve been working on together.

4-6 July Adventure Recap

Chocolate birthday cake, fishing, whippity cream and a trip to Elev8!

27-29 June Adventure Recap

Baking, crafting and makeover madness! We all embraced our creative sides this weekend! 

13-15 June Adventure Recap

Adventures to Kumbartcho Sanctuary and Pine Rivers Park, as well as making our own sushi for dinner! 

30th May - 1st June Adventure Recap

From adventures to the museum and library, to a planned and cooked meal delivered by one of our participants, to endless lego creations! 

23-25 May Adventure Recap

Baking, crafting, creating, makeup glam and even marionette puppets, such a fabulous weekend! 

Adventure Recap 16-18 May

Weekend Highlights: Rockets, Laughter & Park Adventures! 🚀

17-19 April Adventure Recap

Exploring at home base, Easter baking and goodies and trips to the park!

11-13 April Adventure Recap

Another visit to the fairy garden and an outing with the local emergency services legends! 

4-6 April Adventure Recap

We had such a busy weekend! We made birthday cake, tested our new popcorn machine and had outdoor adventures.

Weekend of 28-30 March Adventure Recap

This weekend we started with home activities like craft and baking, and finished with a skateboarding show! 

21-23 March Adventure Recap

This weekend we rode horses and waves! We had so much fun and adventure outdoors!

14-16 March Adventure Recap

Rollercoasters, log rides, playgrounds and even a trip to the beach and mangroves, what a jam packed weekend! 

28th Feb - 2nd Mar Adventure Recap

Birthday cake, building Little People villages, Glam makeovers and a trip to the movies! 

Weekend of 21-23 February Adventure Recap

Horse riding, a trip to Flip Out, and yes ANOTHER birthday cake! 

Weekend Adventure Recap

Fishing, hot chip sandwiches, beach and park plays, plus birthday cake! 

Weekend Adventures: Cooking, Creativity and Farmyard Fun

From building and painting to baking and farmyard exploring, our weekend was packed with hands-on fun! We got creative, cooked up delicious treats, and enjoyed a visit to White Ridge Farm, complete with animal feeding and tractor rides. Stay tuned for all the details!

Bushwalks, Birthdays & Beachside Fun!

From exploring nature and splashing in the pool to celebrating a special birthday with caramel cheesecake, last weekend was packed with adventure! Catch up on all the highlights in this week’s newsletter. 🌿🎉 🌊🌊

Weekend Highlights - Creativity, Adventure and Celebrations

This weekend had it all! We kicked off with pottery painting at The Craft Haven, followed by endless fun at the Scarborough Jumping Pillow. In the evening, we celebrated a milestone birthday. On Sunday we headed out to explore the stunning Tinchi Tamba Wetlands and enjoy some splashing fun in the sun. Creativity, adventure, and celebrations—a truly unforgettable weekend! 🎨🎉🌿🌿

Newsletter cover 17 - 19 January 2025

Our first weekend of respite care for 2025 was filled with fun, laughter, and new friendships. The highlights included outings to the Pink Flamingo Circus Fun House and a movie, which everyone thoroughly enjoyed. Back at RWL home base, the children stayed busy with Lego and Magnetix block building, drawing, colouring, and Little People play. It was a weekend full of creativity, connection, and great memories!

Christmas Creativity and a visit to Sea Life

Our weekend was full of fun and activity. We visited The Craft Haven to paint ceramic pottery, attended a special Christmas party at Sea Life and went to the movies on Sunday.

Newsletter 6-8 December 2024

We had a busy weekend creating terrariums, tie-dying t-shirts and learning circus skills. 

Newsletter 29 November to 1 December 2024

What started out a dreary wet weekend became a weekend full of fun, laughter and activity.

Respite with Linda Adventure Blueprint January to March 2025

We're excited to release our latest Adventure Blueprint. There are adventures and outings for everyone. 

Newsletter 22 - 24 November 2024

We had an exciting and busy weekend with a trip to QPAC to see "Wicked the Musical" on Saturday and a fun and refreshing swim and slide at Albany Creek on Sunday. Throw in some cooking activities and painting with paint pens and a friendly bunch of  kids, it is easy to see our weekend was a blast!

MOVIES, FLIP OUT AND AN ESCAPE ROOM

Newsletter 8-10 November

VR Gaming, Sausage Sizzle at the park, homemade pizza and a trip to the movies!

Newsletter 1-3 November

Birthday cake, Pink Flamingo Circus and a beautiful Sunday swim at Sandgate! 

Newsletter 25-27 October

This weekend we were artists at our Paint n' Sip session and then tried out being Surfers in the glorious sunshine!

Newsletter 18-20 October

Pink Flamingo Circus, a new playground, homemade pizza, birthday cake, butterflies and train rides...what a weekend we had!

Newsletter 11-13 October

The weather kept us on our toes this weekend but we still got to do both of our special planned outings, fishing and painting!

Newsletter 4-6 October

Horse riding at Sandy Creek, park hopping and even an EGG-STRA special surprise!

Newsletter 27-29 September

This weekend we visited "The best place ever!", as well as taking a trip to the movies and chanelling our creativity!

Newsletter 20-22 September

This weekend was packed full of creativity and adventures! From cuddling baby calves, to experimenting with our pancakes, a nature walk and even a trip to Flip Out! 

RWL Adventure Blueprint Oct-Dec 2024

Check out what we have planned for the next 3 months at Respite with Linda! We can't wait to see who will join us for each adventure!

Newsletter 13-15 September

School holidays are here and we are super keen for exciting adventures! This weekend took us to Aussieworld and the Sandgate Aquatic Centre.

Newsletter 6-8 September

We soared through space and then took a miniature train ride! So many adventures for the first weekend of Spring! 

Newsletter 23-25 August

From cooking up a storm in the kitchen, to a trip to the movies and two different parks, this weekend was an adventure for sure! 

Newsletter 16-18 August

From adventure slides to water slides, and even the trampoline park, this weekend was loads of active fun!

Newsletter 9-11 August

We started our weekend off with a visit to the Museum and Spark Lab, and finished off with a creative experience at Craft Haven! 

Newsletter 2-4 August

We were spoilt with stunning weather this weekend for our excursions to Karawatha Forest and White Ridge Farm! 

Newsletter 26-28 July

We started the weekend off with horse riding and then rolled into some retro vibes with Ten Pin Bowling and making our own frogs in a pond! 

Newsletter 19-21 July

This weekend was all about animal adventures...oh, and lamingtons!!

Newsletter 12-14 July

This weekend we visited the Pink Flamingo Circus for the first time and went to beautiful Bribie Island to experience butterflies and the beach! 

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Community Love

Read the messages from our clients below... 

“It's not just the children that thrive with you and your family, Linda – it’s their families, their parents, women who are supported, communities that benefit! You are just invaluable.”
Erin Carer
     
"Bless you Linda for the loving care given to children that others find ‘too hard’ and for the break it gives the families… Can’t recommend you enough to other parents of special kids… Speaking from experience here."
Arna Parent


In the spirit of reconciliation, Respite with Linda acknowledges Country and the traditional Custodians of the land, seas and waterways where we live, work and play.

Respite with Linda and all its staff respect local Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal Aboriginal elders, past and present and their continued determination to keep culture alive and strong.


  
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