Respite Care, short term ACCOMMODATION.
“The Russell Island Respite Retreat!” is run by highly skilled staff and volunteers for young people to get out and enjoy the great outdoors.
With 24/7 support in the home,
Respite care and short term ACCOMMODATION
Short trip by ferry
Fully furnished and ready
Beautiful environment
Only a fun 20 minute trip by ferry from Redlands Bay.
Beautiful environment
Fully furnished and ready
Beautiful environment
Tranquillity is the key to living on Russell, It has a quiet easy living lifestyle, great fishing within the sheltered waters of the marine park, and mud crabbing at the bottom of your front yard. The bird life is unbelievable, and is one of 125 recognised sanctuaries for birdlife in the world
Fully furnished and ready
Fully furnished and ready
Fully furnished and ready
The respite house is fully furnished and has everything needed for a weekend away. 3 Bedrooms, fully equipped Bathroom and kitchen.
Transportation on Island
Transportation on Island
Fully furnished and ready
We have our vehicles ready to take clients to and fro around the island.
Regularly maintained checks.
In house living
Transportation on Island
Russell Island Magic
A safe place to create and share.
Full kitchen facilities including oven, stove and dishwasher Separate living area.
Russell Island Magic
Transportation on Island
Russell Island Magic
Tranquillity is the key to living on Russell, It has a quiet easy living lifestyle, great fishing within the sheltered waters of the marine park, and mud crabbing at the bottom of your front yard. The bird life is unbelievable, and is one of 125 recognised sanctuaries for birdlife in the world. .
What Does Our Short-Term Respite Offers?
• A fun, engaging and rewarding experience
• A fun, engaging and rewarding experience
• A fun, engaging and rewarding experience
• The opportunity to meet new people
• A fun, engaging and rewarding experience
• A fun, engaging and rewarding experience
• Respite and peace of mind for carers
• A fun, engaging and rewarding experience
• A safe environment that meets all your child’s needs
• A safe environment that meets all your child’s needs
• A safe environment that meets all your child’s needs
• A safe environment that meets all your child’s needs
• Behaviour Therapy Options
• A safe environment that meets all your child’s needs
• Behaviour Therapy Options
• Project Based Respite
• A safe environment that meets all your child’s needs
• Behaviour Therapy Options
Activities Include
Kayaking
Skill Building
Kayaking
Fishing
Skill Building
Kayaking
Skill Building
Skill Building
Skill Building
Swimming
Other activities are available upon request..
Skill Building
Independent Living Skills
Other activities are available upon request..
Other activities are available upon request..
Other activities are available upon request..
Other activities are available upon request..
Other activities are available upon request..
Location
Our Location
The beautiful Russell Island in Redland City is the biggest of the Southern Moreton Bay Islands,
Redland Bay Marina is an hours drive from both the Gold Coast and Ipswich, and a short 40 minute drive from central Brisbane. Russell island is easily accessible by ferry.
Our respite home is a spacious house, surrounded by nature. The Russell island Respite House is only a short drive to the beach, swimming pool and other Island activities.
Accommodation
Single and shared rooms available. Shared rooms are for siblings if requested.
Transport
Transport is available, if required, from My Healthy Mind staff. Airport collection is also available for clients who fly into the Gold Coast (OOL) or Brisbane Airport
