Our services
Coastlink provides services to younger people with disabilities, ageing carers, the frail aged and their carers.
The services we provide include:
Respite
Respite for Younger People with Disabilities (under 65 years old) living with a Carer
Respite is provided so that carers can get a break from their caring responsibilities. We provide respite for younger people with disabilities in-home, in a host family, in a centre and in the community.
Respite can be 1:1 if required or in small groups. 1 client to 1 worker support is provided to those
people who are unable to be cared for in small groups.
Service can vary from a few hours weekly or fortnightly or overnight or longer monthly or quarterly.
We provide age appropriate activities for younger people with disabilities on weekends so they have
a great time with their friends while family members get a break.
Respite for People who are Frail Aged living with a Carer
Respite is usually provided in the home of the person who is frail aged and can include short trips to
the shops, having a haircut or going to the bank. Respite can be provided to people who are experiencing
memory loss or are confused.
Usually around 3 hours a week is provided so the carer can engage in social activities of their own during
that time.
Centre Based Respite for people who are Frail Aged living with a Carer
Operating 3 days a week we provide centre based activities for people aged 65 and over who live at home and who need a carer.
Enjoy home cooked meal with others the same age as you are and enjoy the company of others. We also go out in a bus around the local area so you can talk with others on the bus and enjoy getting out and about.
If you know someone who is socially isolated this may be the program for them!!
Ageing Carers Respite Program
For carers who are aged 60 and over (45 ATSI) who are caring for a son or daughter at home.
This program provides a break for the carer and age appropriate activities for the person with disabilities.
In-home, centre based, host family and community access provided depending on personal choice.
Weekday and weekend care available so that the service recipient can form friendships with peers through socialising in the community.
Holidays and short breaks away are also popular on this program
Youth Programs
Saturday Fun Club
- For school aged children with a nominal age of 8-18 years of age;
- Community access program once a fortnight on a Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
- Sleepovers will run once a fortnight from 4:00pm Saturday to 4:00pm Sunday.
- This program will cater for all levels of disabilities. Activities are organized to cater for children in wheelchairs or who have mobility issues.
- Sleepovers offered on a calender basis. Drop off at 4pm Saturday and pick up at 4pm Sunday. Activities and community access arranged for those attending.
Teen Time
Teen Time is Designed for -
- After school care from 2:30pm to 6:00pm each school day
- All kinds of great activities including swimming, music lessons, computer, help with homework
- Nutritious afternoon tea provided
- Fun and social activities with people the same age
- $2 per day to attend
- Operates 8:00am to 6:00pm per day in school holidays
- Join in or great activities – this holidays we are going on a helicopter ride, to the Aquarium and the Zoo as well as local attractions like swimming and camping;
- Overnight breaks and holidays provided
- All levels of disabilities catered for.
Holiday Options Program
- For school aged children up to the age of 18 years.
- community access program operating during the school holidays on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
- Caters for all levels of disabilities.
Fee Assistance
Provided annually to families to assist access to child care services – it enables families’ access they might not otherwise afford – it also provides social interaction for younger children, helping prepare them for the school environment. Children access mainstream pre-schools with their staff. Re-assessment annually.
Community Participation (CP) Program
This program is for eligible clients who have left, or are about to leave school. Support is provided on weekdays to eligible clients. 20-40% of the program is based around skill development and learning. Clients engage in community based recreational, cultural and sporting activities.
Coastlink operates both the Individual Based Community Access CP program and the Centre Based Community Access CP program and all clients spend most of their time in the community doing volunteer work or undertaking other skill based learning as well and fun activities, like swimming and fitness.
As this is an educational program eligible people can apply to Centrelink for the mobility allowance and can use this to access Coastlink transport from their homes to the program and back again.
Peer Support/Social Support Activities for Younger People with Disabilities aged 18 or over.
People with disabilities who live with their families or live alone and who have moderate to high support needs can access a range of recreational, sporting and cultural activities provided by the Peer Support Team. Activities include movie nights, visiting the local pub or club, dancing, going to the gym, swimming, bowling as well as live shows locally and in Sydney and Newcastle, ferry trips and so much more.
We provide transport for many activities on the Peer Support program, sometimes picking up from home and dropping home at other times using a pick up-drop off point.
Small group activities also available on some weekdays and evenings. Monthly calendars sent to all eligible clients.
Re-Assessment Policy
Because our respite services are allocated on the basis of need we reassess all respite allocations at regular intervals. This allows us to be aware of any changes in your circumstances and ensures that we deliver a flexible and innovative respite service, which is constantly focussed on your needs.