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Registered NDIS provider | Hobart, TAS
Short Term Respite (STR), Community Access, In-Home Support & Personal Care
Monthly Social Club 🫶

Providing compassionate care that makes a difference. 🧡

24/09/2026

Choosing a support provider is a big decision. 🤝 Southern Light Respite is a registered NDIS provider, held to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission's standards, meaning trained staff, safe environments, and real accountability.

But standards on paper only mean something when the people behind them show up with real care, support and compassion. That's what our staff bring to every visit, and it's what makes the difference when you're choosing a provider that's right for you and your family.

Registration is the baseline. Our people are the reason families stay.

22/09/2026

🐨 JOIN US THIS SUNDAY 27th SEPTEMBER | SLR SOCIAL CLUB 🧡

We're heading to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary for a fun day out with our furry, feathered and scaly friends. Come along for good company and a chance to connect with others in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Whether you're new to Social Club or have joined us before, we'd love to see you there.

📅 Date: Sunday 27th September
⏰ Time: 12:00pm to 1:30pm
📍 Location: 593 Briggs Rd, Brighton, Tasmania 7030
🔗 https://www.bonorong.com.au/

TO RSVP
Call or message Emily on 0480 739 063
Or email: [email protected]

Tag a friend, carer or support worker who might like to come along 🧡

20/09/2026

Sometimes it's the small wins that matter the most.

The first time a participant cooked a full meal on their own and looked up grinning from ear to ear.

The moment someone who'd been quiet for weeks cracked a joke.

The walk around the block that turned into an hour because they just wanted to keep talking.

These are the moments that don't make it into a shift report. But they're the reason people stay in this work.

At SLR, we're a small team on purpose. It means our support workers actually get to build those moments with their participants, not just finish another shift.

If you know anyone looking for a support worker that truly supports their participants, get in touch!

📞 0480 739 063
✉️ [email protected]

17/09/2026

Community isn't something that just happens, it's something we build. 🫂🧡 Our free monthly Social Club is exactly that: good company, good laughs, and a space where you're never on the outer. Held on the last Sunday of every month, everyone is welcome and no NDIS funding is required.
Want to join us next time?
CALL OR MESSAGE Emily on 0480 739 063.

14/09/2026

Independence doesn't happen all at once. It's built in the everyday moments, washing up after a meal, getting out into the community, managing a daily routine, doing the things that matter to you.

That's where a great support worker makes all the difference.

At Southern Light Respite, our dedicated, compassionate team works alongside you to build the skills and confidence you need to live life on your terms. From household tasks to personal care and community participation, we show up consistently and genuinely care about helping you move towards your goals.

Your support. Your goals. Your way.

Reach out to our team today to find out how we can help. 🧡

09/09/2026

Community access isn't a generic outing, it's shaped around what YOU want to do. ☕🎨⚽ Markets, the skate park, art, a coffee catch-up, gaming meetups, whatever lights you up. Our support workers show up for what matters to you.

05/09/2026

Visual supports make a real difference. 🧡🖼️
For many of our participants, a picture, photo, or simple written cue communicates far more clearly than words alone. Visual aids can support daily routines, ease transitions, and help build independence and confidence, one step at a time.

We'd love to hear from you: how have visual aids helped you, a loved one, or someone you support?
Share your experience with us in the comments. 👇

02/09/2026

What a lovely afternoon at Social Club! 🧡
Our crew headed out to Risdon Brook Hotel for a relaxed pub lunch, and it was everything we hoped for, good food, great company, and plenty of laughs around the table.

It's these simple moments that mean the most: connecting with familiar faces, meeting someone new, and enjoying an afternoon out in a warm, welcoming environment.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us. If you missed this one, don't worry, Social Club runs every month and we'd love to see you at the next one.

Keep an eye on our page for details on next month's outing 🫶

01/09/2026

We’re looking for casual Support Workers in Hobart to join the Southern Light Respite team.

We’re inviting Expressions of Interest from casual Support Workers who would like to be part of our growing team.

To express your interest, please email your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected]

In your cover letter, please include:

- Your full name, preferred name, phone number, email and suburb of residence.
- Why you would like to work with Southern Light Respite
- A brief summary of your relevant disability support or related experience
- Anything else you’d like us to know

One small request: Please write your cover letter in your own words, the old-fashioned way. We want to hear from you, not AI. Your personality, experience and reasons for wanting to join our team matter to us.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Address

Old Beach, TAS
7017

Website

http://www.southernlightrespite.com.au/, https://linktr.ee/southernlightrespite38

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