Families and individuals who care for people with disabilities appreciate the opportunity to take a regular break from the demands of full-time caring. And people with disabilities, like all of us, deserve the opportunity to make new friendships, learn new skills and experience new environments.

Cara has a range of respite opportunities to suit children and adults, these include:

Children and adult respite houses – overnight accommodation for four adults or children in a suburban house. Most often used on weekends and school holidays.

Intensive home support – for people over 13 years old who require more intensive support in their own homes.

‘Outcomes’ program – flexible support in a family’s own home. An individualised package of care hours that families can use to suit their needs.

Youth Getaway – short holidays for held in various locations. Fun, social and active.

Youth Getaway Adelaide metropolitan is for over 18’s with severe and multiple disabilities or severe physical disabilities.  Download the Youth Getaway Adelaide  fact sheet.

Youth Getaway is also run from Port Augusta. Youth Getaways Port Augusta supports children with severe and multiple disabilities, or severe physical disabilities, or broader eligibility 5-18 years. We also support adults with severe and multiple disabilities only. Please note children and adults do not holiday together but as separate groups.
Download the Youth Getaway Port Augusta Fact Sheet.

Families for Families – children with disabilities are paired with trained volunteer families who offer regular respite care in their own homes.

Camps for Kids – 14 camps a year at various locations across the State, providing kids with a disability the opportunity to participate in recreational activities, socialise with their peers and challenge their abilities in a fun, safe and supportive camp environment.