Guest (Respite) Houses: Highfields & Toowoomba
Guesthouses providing respite accommodation operated by Breakaway Toowoomba Inc. are located in the Toowoomba City region and at Highfields.
The "Anden" Project:
Breakaway Toowoomba is proposing an innovative accommodation service to support 24 hour a day sustainable housing tenancies for adults with disabilities whose parents or carers are ageing.
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Highfields Guesthouse
The Guesthouse is a modern brick house with 4 bedrooms. The 4th doubles as a separate unit independent of the house, with an ensuite, shower, toilet and private courtyard. The main house is structured as an open-plan living area consisting of a large lounge area, dining and kitchen area.
The Guesthouse average 3 to 4 guests per stay depending on age, support needs and funding constraints. We provide flexible respite options where guests can stay for a short period of time-during the day only, overnight, weekend stays to a full one week stay.
The Guesthouse operates 48 weeks per year, closing for a small duration over Christmas and Easter periods. The Guesthouse is open 24 hours a day, six days per week from Monday 3.00 pm to Sunday 4.00 pm.
Backyard area contains a large fort, sand pit, and small basketball court. A Wheelchair accessible vehicle is situated at the Guesthouse for guest outings, and to transport guests to and from work if required. Children who attend school while staying at the guesthouse are usually transported by taxi, arranged by Breakaway through the relevant school.
A holiday atmosphere is encouraged at the Guesthouse, where guests are free to participate in activities in the home and within the community with the staff. Guests are responsible for any individual financial costs for activities. The guesthouse has 2 TV sets, 2 Video players, 2 X-Box game units, X-Box and computer games, DVDs, Videos, music CDs, a trampoline, and an assortment of books, children's toys and games.
The Guesthouse is located at: No. 26 Blue Gum Drive, Highfields
Toowoomba Guesthouse
The Toowoomba Guesthouse is a modern brick house with 4 bedrooms. The 4th bedroom doubles as a Staff area. The main house is structured as an open-plan living area consisting of a dining and kitchen area, with a separate lounge room.
The Guesthouse average 2 to 3 guests per stay depending on age, support needs and funding constraints. We provide flexible respite options where guests can stay for a short period of time-during the day only, overnight, weekend stays to a full one week stay.
The Guesthouse operates 48 weeks per year, closing for a small duration over Christmas and Easter periods. The Guesthouse is open 24 hours a day, six days per week from Monday 3.00pm to Sunday 4.00pm.
A holiday atmosphere is encouraged at the guesthouse, where guests are free to participate in activities in the home and within the community with the staff. Guests are responsible for any individual financial costs for activities. The guesthouse has a TV sets, Video player, X-Box game units, X-Box and computer games, DVDs, Videos, music CDs, and an assortment of books, children's toys and games.
Children who attend school while staying at the guesthouse are usually transported by taxi, arranged by Breakaway through the relevant school.
How do I access this Respite service?
You can contact us directly by phone or meet with us. We may be contacted on your behalf, with your permission, by your family or support network or other services. Provision of the service depends on funding available. Fee for service is available in special circumstances.
