OAK Respite

Bringing peace-of-mind and genuine rejuvenation to the caregivers of Tasmanians with disabilities

Amidst growing efforts to bring real support and opportunities to the lives of Tasmanians with disabilities, there is a group that is often sorely overlooked… the families and primary carers of those individuals.

At OAK Tasmania, we honor the incredible role that family and caregivers play – giving beyond measure in both seen and unseen ways. We also know how easy it can be to postpone or sacrifice personal balance en route to ensuring the wellbeing of a loved one or charge.

The purpose of OAK Respite is to help balance the scales! We provide a host of genuine, enlivening social opportunities for people with disabilities, with the mutual aim of supporting the need for balance and rejuvenation in the lives of their primary caregivers. In other words, we step in and take over your caring responsibilities for the day or night, while you take time to do what you need to for your own well being and that of your family.

While we would never claim to replace the priceless gift of family, OAK Respite is devoted to honoring the special needs of the individual AND their primary caregiver… so that everyone wins. We do this through a variety of fully supervised initiatives including:

• Regular Friday evening and alternate Saturday morning Respite groups (Social nights out, computer and internet access, friendship development and exploring personal interests).
• Emergency Respite.
• Overnight Respite (small group excursions and overnight experiences in and around the Hobart area).