Frequently Asked Questions

Respite with Linda provides small-group weekend respite for children and young people aged 5–17 with disability and additional support needs. Weekends are based at our Morayfield home and include planned activities, community outings, meals, routines, and supportive care from an experienced team.

We’re based in Morayfield, Moreton Bay Region.

We invite you to come and visit our home where we’ll discuss your child’s needs, goals and NDIS or Carer Gateway plan. We want you to be completely comfortable leaving your child in our care, so please feel free to ask us as many questions as you need.

You can book your meet and greet here > 

Yes. A meet and greet is required before a child attends their first weekend. This gives your child and family the chance to visit, meet Linda and the team, ask questions, and see whether the environment feels right.
It also helps us understand your child’s needs, routines, interests, communication style, and how they usually manage in a small-group setting.

We keep our rates affordable so that more families can access the help they need when they need it. In fact, our rates align with the current NDIS price guide for short term respite.

Contact us here to learn more about our weekend pricing >

We supply healthy, hearty meals and snacks that span breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.

And we provide clean, comfortable bedding and linen.

You don’t have to worry about body wash or shampoo or conditioner – we supply that too.

You can also leave the devices at home as we have iPads, Nintendo Switches and Xboxes here!

We will travel all together in our van to exciting free community events, locations and activities.

All our home-based activities are also part of the package – from craft, painting and cooking to outdoor play.

• Clothes including underwear and sleepwear
• Closed in shoes
• Medications in webster packaging
• Personal toiletries including toothbrush, toothpaste and deodorant
• Comforting items such as blankets or stuffed toys.

We take the safety and security of our home and our guests very seriously.

All windows and doors have security screens, and the security doors are key-locked.

We use an electronic safe for the storage of medication.

Windows and glass below 750 mm high are safety glass or safety film treated and all blind and curtain cords are secured to the window frames. We also have wall mounted / fixed televisions, and all kitchen appliances and equipment are stored safely.

Our hot water is set at 45 degrees Celsius, in accordance with NDIS guidelines.

All chemicals and cleaning products are kept in locked cupboards. 

We have interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms installed and routinely maintained throughout the house. 

From a housekeeping perspective, we service our airconditioning units annually, and they are cleaned regularly. Along with regular pest inspections, a professional cleaning service is used to clean, disinfect, and maintain our home each week. 

All staff have current WWCC Suitability Registrations and NDIS Worker Screening Checks.

Evacuation plans are in place, and periodical drills are conducted with all children. We repeat this process to ensure they are aware of procedures in case of emergencies. 

We operate with small, carefully supported groups. Group sizes are intentionally limited so children can be supervised, supported, and thoughtfully matched with other participants.

We consider each child’s needs, interests, communication style, and ability to manage in a small-group setting before confirming bookings.

Small groups allow children and young people to build friendships, practise social skills, develop confidence, and feel part of a familiar group. They also allow our team to get to know each child and provide more consistent support across the weekend.

For many families, Respite with Linda becomes more than a break. It becomes a trusted place of connection, confidence, and belonging.

We visit free local attractions such as playgrounds, beaches, and nature reserves and are always on the lookout for free events that help increase social and community participation in a safe and inclusive way. All transport is included in your respite care fee. 

Not always, and that is okay. Respite with Linda is a small-group weekend respite service, so it is best suited to children and young people who can be safely supported in a group environment.

Some children may require a different support model, including 1:1 support or more specialised medical, behavioural, or personal care support. If we feel our service is not the right fit, we will be honest and help guide families toward a more suitable option where possible.

As a community organisation, we work hard to build a strong, positive relationship with parents and children in our care. We've been operating for more than 20 years; many of our guests come through word of mouth or repeat visits.

If you have any feedback for us or are not happy with our service and wish to make a complaint, please talk to Linda on 0490 793 613 or email linda@respitewithlinda.com.au.

If you are not satisfied or do not want to talk to Linda, at any time, you can make a complaint to the NDIS commission. Complaints to the NDIS commission can be lodged: 

Online - www.ndiscommission.gov.au
By Phone - 1800 035 544