Queensland, Australia
Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Our Respite Care services provide short-term, safe, and supportive environments for children and young people, giving families and carers a chance to rest, recharge, and continue providing care long-term. Every stay is designed to be positive, nurturing, and enriching.
We offer personalised care that meets each child’s emotional, physical, and cultural needs, ensuring they feel secured.
Our respite carers are highly trained, empathetic, and adaptable—providing quality care for children with a range of needs.
Respite isn’t just a break—it’s a meaningful opportunity for children to engage, grow, and build trusting relationships while families regain balance and support.
At Little Lantern Group, we understand the importance of balance in caregiving. Our Respite Care program offers trusted, temporary care for children, helping to sustain long-term placements and family wellbeing.
We provide respite care that’s flexible to the needs of each family—whether it’s planned ahead or needed urgently.
By giving carers time to rest or manage other responsibilities, we help prevent burnout to provide loving environments.
Each respite stay is tailored to be comfortable and engaging for the child, including age-appropriate activities.
We ensure children remain connected to their cultural identity through thoughtful placements.
We maintain open communication with families and case workers before, during, and after respite placements.
We create safe, respectful, and supportive environments where children and families feel heard, valued, and empowered.
Take the first step toward a brighter, safer, and more supportive future for your child. Join us today and become part of a community where every child is seen, heard, and empowered to thrive.
We walk beside families, carers, and communities with respect and care — offering NDIS support, child and youth protection services, and healing pathways grounded in culture, dignity, and trust.
Little Lantern Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we operate. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging, and honour their enduring connection to Country, culture, and community.