Marymead Accommodation Services

Short term accommodation options (respite) are available for children aged five to 12 years (Ricky Stuart House) and for teenagers and young adults (Coral's Cottage).Marymead's staff at Ricky Stuart House, a purpose built, state of the art facility in Chifley ACT, work with children, their families and support networks to ensure a collaborative relationship to achieve outcomes specific to each child. Ricky Stuart House staff support kids to:

• Participate in community activities and social outings
• Engage in activities that enhance health and well-being
• Develop independence in daily living skills, personal activities, schooling and skill development
• Short term accommodation (respite) for teenagers and young adults is provided within Coral's Cottage, located in Narrabundah ACT.

The aim is to ensure that each person's stay is enjoyable and has a focus on nurturing independence away from home. Participants are supported to:

• Participate in community activities and social outings
• Engage in activities that enhance health and well-being
• Develop independence in daily living skills, personal activities, schooling and skill development