Planned Overnight Respite
Short stays planned around the child’s routines, communication, personal care, meals, sleep, medication and family expectations.
Tamworth and Hunter New England
Child-Safe SSRC & Respite Support in Tamworth
Structured overnight and short-term respite referral pathways for children and young people aged 5–17, with safety, family communication and individual routines at the centre.
Ages 5–17
OCG-listed SSRC provider
Hunter New England service area
Family and professional referrals
Specialised child respite
A calm, planned pathway for time away from home.
Treasure Disability Care welcomes SSRC and short-term respite enquiries from Tamworth families, carers, support coordinators and child-serving professionals. Every enquiry is reviewed individually so the environment, staffing and care plan are suitable for the child.
Treasure Disability Care is listed by the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian for SSRC services for children and young people aged 5–17, with Hunter New England included in its published service area. An OCG listing is not the same as accreditation or a guarantee that a placement is available.
Support pathways
Child respite built around safety, routine and connection
These licensed residential photographs show the warm, home-style environment families can discuss with our team. They are not photographs of a currently advertised Tamworth property.
NDIS Short-Term Respite
Support enquiries for eligible children where short-term respite is included in the participant’s plan and meets current NDIS rules.
SSRC Referral Planning
Clear information gathering, consent, risk review and placement planning consistent with NSW child-safe and SSRC requirements.
Behaviour and Sensory Needs
Care discussions that consider positive behaviour support plans, triggers, sensory preferences, predictable routines and communication needs.
Family and Carer Communication
Practical handovers, agreed contact arrangements and respectful updates before, during and after a respite stay.
Community and Daily Activities
Age-appropriate routines and activities shaped around the child’s interests, goals, culture, safety and approved support plan.
Important distinction
SSRC is regulated child care, not ordinary babysitting.
In NSW, care away from a child’s usual home for three or more nights in a seven-day period may be SSRC when it is for respite, behaviour support or funded by the NDIS. Providers must comply with the Child Safe Scheme and SSRC Code of Practice.
- Child safety and wellbeing come before placement speed
- Parent or authorised decision-maker consent is required
- Funding and service agreements must be confirmed
- Health, medication, behaviour and emergency plans must be current
- Placement recording and longer-stay oversight rules apply
Referral pathway
What happens after a Tamworth enquiry
1. Initial conversation
Tell us the child’s age, location, requested dates, goals and reason for respite.
2. Child-safe assessment
We review routines, communication, personal care, health needs, behaviour plans, risks and cultural requirements.
3. Funding and consent
We confirm the responsible decision-maker, NDIS or other funding pathway, agreements and information-sharing permissions.
4. Suitability decision
A start date is discussed only when suitable staffing, the environment, safety controls and current capacity are confirmed.
5. Transition planning
Where appropriate, orientation and gradual introductions can help the child understand the setting and build familiarity.
6. Review and communication
The team follows agreed handover, family contact and post-stay review arrangements.
Areas around Tamworth
Local enquiries across the Tamworth region
Families and professionals may enquire from Tamworth, North Tamworth, South Tamworth, West Tamworth, East Tamworth, Oxley Vale, Hillvue, Calala, Kootingal and nearby Hunter New England communities. Service delivery remains subject to assessment, workforce, funding, location and current capacity.
Questions
Tamworth SSRC and child respite FAQs
What is SSRC in NSW?
Specialised Substitute Residential Care is a regulated arrangement where a parent agrees for a child to receive care away from their usual home for three or more nights in a seven-day period for respite, behaviour support or NDIS-funded care.
Does Treasure Disability Care accept SSRC referrals for Tamworth?
Families, carers and professionals can submit Tamworth SSRC and child respite enquiries. Acceptance depends on a child-safe assessment, consent, funding, suitable staffing, the care environment and current capacity.
Can the NDIS fund short-term respite for a child?
The NDIS may fund short-term respite for a participant under 18 in limited circumstances where disability-related support needs are greater than typical for their age and the support helps sustain the family caring arrangement. It does not replace ordinary parenting or babysitting.
What information is needed for a child respite referral?
Useful information includes the child’s age, goals, requested dates, consent, funding, daily routines, communication, medication, health needs, behaviour support information, risks, cultural needs and emergency contacts.
Is an OCG listing the same as accreditation?
No. The Office of the Children’s Guardian explains that a public provider listing does not necessarily mean the provider is accredited or has been assessed as meeting every legislative requirement.
Helpful links
Continue your support planning
Specialised Substitute Residential Care
Learn more about Treasure Disability Care’s SSRC service.
Respite and Short-Term Accommodation
Understand short-term respite and practical support considerations.
Submit a Referral
Send child, family and support information for an initial review.
NSW SSRC Information
Read official guidance from the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Start a child-safe conversation
Discuss an SSRC or child respite referral in Tamworth
Contact Treasure Disability Care with the child’s age, requested dates, support needs and funding pathway. An enquiry does not guarantee placement.