Building confidence through supported stays
Therapeutic Farm Stay style respite for NDIS Participants
Realm Care supports eligible participants through calm, natured based Short -Term Accommodation in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
Our property in the Coolabine Valley offers a peaceful environment where participants can relax, reconnect with nature, focus on well-being and development in alignment to their NDIS goals.
We work alongside Support Coordinators, Plan Managers, Allied Health and Recovery Coaches to provide a safe, structured and genuinely restorative alternative to traditional STA.
Who is Realm Care Perfect for?
Particpants who often enjoy and benefit from stays at Realm Care include those who:
- live with psychococial diability and benefit from a quiet environment
- experience anxiety or sensory overload in busy urban settings
- enjoy nature, animals and outdoor environments
- are seeking a restful break from everyday routines
- benefit from smaller, personalised respite settings rather than large group environments
A peaceful nature based short term accommodation experience
Luxurious accommodation in a serene rural setting
24/7 Onsite Support
Animal Assisted Experiences
Support local excursions
Structured Goal focused stays
Meals provided daily
A friendly, guided process
How Realm Care works with you for your NDIS participants
Structured enough to satisfy the Participants Goals. Gentle enough so that your participant feels independent and confident.
Step 1
Contact US
Make an appointment via Book a Chat and we will talk through our processes and structure of what we do and how we do it at Coolabine Retreat.
Step 2
Mail out
We will send out:
- Itinerary
- Care Plan
- Service Agreement
Step 3
Booking
We will confirm your booking for your client. Create the itinerary within the needs and goals of the participant and send out a confirmation email.
Realm Care NDIS STA packages
Participants with NDIS Respite or Short-Term Accommodation (STA) funding — often listed under Core Supports as Assistance with Daily Life; it may also be available to participants under Assistance with Social & Community Participation — who have low intensity support needs are welcome to enquire about accommodation and support offerings at Coolabine Retreat.
Please check with your Support Co-ordinator, Plan Manager or NDIA if uncertain.
“I've never experienced a retreat before”
“I felt really looked after during my stay and it didn’t feel like a service — it felt like a retreat. The support was kind, professional, and tailored to what I needed. I would absolutely come back again.”
Chris - NDIS participant
“We would use them again!”
“Following the participant’s Short Term Accommodation stay at Coolabine Retreat, I observed a noticeable improvement in their overall wellbeing and emotional regulation. The retreat provided a safe, supportive environment that aligned strongly with the participant’s goals, and I would confidently recommend Coolabine Retreat as a high-quality STA option for NDIS participants.”
Kate - NDIS Co-ordinator
Outcomes we aim for with every participant:
Feeling calmer and more regulated
Increased confidence with daily living tasks
Strengthened connection with others through supported activities
Renewed hope and connection for daily life
Participants return home feeling more settled and supported
Questions about working with Realm Care
If you are unsure whether we are the right fit, these answers may help. You can also send a question via the form below.
What type of participants are able to engage in these packages?
Eligible participants with NDIS packages that have STA Respite funding, with low intensity support needs. Due to the rural setting and cabin design, our accommodation is currently not wheelchair accessible and is not suitable for participants requiring mobility assistance or intensive behavioural support. Our service does not include personal care such as showering, toileting or other high intensity daily living supports. Participants attending our respite stays must be independent with personal care tasks or attend with their own support worker if those supports are required. If you are unsure whether our environment is suitable, please contact us to discuss participant needs prior to booking.
What is NDIS Short Term Accommodation (STA) ?
NDIS Short-term accommodation (STA), often called respite, allows participants funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme to stay somewhere away from their usual home for a short period, STA typically includes accommodation, meals, support during the stay, and is commonly used to give carers a break while participants enjoy new experiences and supportive environment.
What's included in the NDIS STA Packages?
Our STA packages include:
- Accommodation (a safe place to stay)
- 24/7 support
- 3 meals a day
- Activities and community participation
Do Realm Care prices follow the NDIS pricing guide?
Yes. Realm Care's Short-Term Accommodation (STA) pricing is aligned with the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits. Our rates reflect the official pricing structure set by the National Disability Insurance Agency for Short-Term Accommodation supports.
What are the activities on offer at Coolabine Retreat?
Participants may enjoy animal assisted activities, short excursions to local Hinterland areas, support assisted craft, gardening and board games.
What kind of animal experiences does Realm Care offer?
At Coolabine Retreat, you will find horses, goats and chickens. Participants may be able to experience an up close and person experience with baby goats. Assist with the preparation of food for our four horses. Delight in the calm expereince of observing all animals in their peaceful home.
What type of accommodation is provided at Coolabine Retreat?
Coolabine Retreat currently has two luxury studio cabins. Each cabin has two single king-sized beds. We offer a privacy screen between these to create a separate bedroom experience for the participant and the support worker. Coolabine Retreat will be expanding their accommodation offerings with three new glamping tents which will be available mid 2027.
Book a friednly chat
Let’s give your participant an experience they will love
Share a few details and we will be in touch within one business day to schedule a short conversation. No hard sell, just clarity about whether we are the right fit for your participant.
Friendly 20–30 minute video or phone call
We will suggest a agree on next steps
If we are not right for you, we will say so honestly
Enquiry form
Tell us a little about your NDIS participant and what you would like help with.
We respect your time and privacy. Your details will never be shared.
Realm Care
Friendly STA providers that support your participants goals and dreams.