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Welcome to The Avoca Group - your plan, your way 🌿

We're a premium Disability Service Provider based in the Adelaide Hills & Fleurieu Region.

Our aim is to provide the highest level of care and commitment through tailored services unique to your needs.

11/02/2026

Short-Term Respite

Short-Term Accommodation (STA) was previously an NDIS-funded support.

In October 2025, the NDIS removed STA and now offers Short-Term Respite

Who is Short-Term Respite for?
STR will usually only be funded for NDIS participants who:

Need more than 6 hours/day of informal support
Don’t get more than 18 hours/day of formal support
Don’t live alone
Are not funded to live in Supported Independent Living (SIL) or Individualised Living Options (ILO) arrangements

What can Short-Term Respite be used for?
With the change from STA to STR in October 2025, the NDIS restricted the ways STR can be used. Since this change, STR can usually only be used for:

Up to 14 days at a time, and 28 days in a year
‘Standard’ accommodation for you – and for an support worker if you need one – in a place like a motel, short stay rental, cabin, cottage, hostel, or respite accommodation that is accessible to you
Similar support to the support you normally get at home

Accommodation and support in your home state/territory.

STR can be used to pay for reasonable expenses during your time away from home, including the accommodation itself, assistance with self-care and community access. STR may also cover food and certain other expenses in centre-based respite. STR is included in the flexible Core Budget of your NDIS plan.

STR may be used to get paid support workers to support you in your home, while your informal support people have a break.

What can't Short-Term Respite be used for?
STR can’t usually be used to pay for:

Long-term respite
Crisis accommodation
An interstate or overseas holiday, a cruise, or a tour
Accommodation that includes features that you don’t have at home – for example, therapy pools, entertainment options or luxury features
Building your independent living skills
Trialling a new long-term

Differences between STR and Medium-Term Accommodation

Medium-Term Accommodation (MTA) is another type of NDIS funding that may be used to pay for a temporary home for you while you can’t live in your usual home. MTA is usually funded for up to 90 days, and is usually only funded if you know where you are going to live long-term.

The Avoca Groups Home & Living Specialist Team can work with you to find a home and support outcome that suits your access needs and lifestyle.

10/02/2026

Meet Willow, our radiant Avoca mascot, who embodies boundless enthusiasm and joy, spreading limitless positivity throughout our office with her dynamic spirit and fearless adventure ❤️.

23/01/2026

Extended periods of extreme heat can lead to heat related illnesses. Keep these phone numbers handy in case of an emergency caused by extreme heat.

Remember, heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency. If you notice symptoms including headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and confusion, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

For more information, visit sahealth.sa.gov.au/healthyintheheat

08/01/2026

Today (Friday, 9-Jan-2026) is a day of EXTREME Bushfire Danger and a TOTAL FIRE BAN in the Adelaide Hills.

On a day like today:
* These are very hot, dry and windy conditions for a bush or grass fire.
* If a fire starts and takes hold, it will be unpredictable, move very fast and very difficult for fire fighters to bring under control.
* Spot fires will start and move quickly. Embers may come from many directions.
* Homes that are prepared to the highest level, have been constructed to bushfire protection levels and are actively defended may provide safety.
* You must be physically and mentally prepared to defend in these conditions.
* The safest place to be is away from bushfire prone areas.

What you should do:
* Only stay with your property if you are prepared to the highest level. This means your home needs to have been constructed to bushfire protection levels e.g.; enclosed eaves, covers over external air conditioners, metal flyscreens etc.
* You must be well prepared and able to actively defend your home if a fire starts. This means you have the right equipment and resources to put out fires around your home e.g.; enough water supply, petrol/diesel portable pump, generator, protective clothing etc.
* If you are not prepared to the highest level, leaving bushfire prone areas early in the day is your safest

06/01/2026

Extreme heat can make you feel unwell and may lead to dangerous heat-related illnesses. Symptoms of heat-related illnesses include dizziness, headaches, nausea, thirst, or vomiting.

To stay safe, drink plenty of water and avoid going outside during the hottest parts of the day. Check in on loved ones regularly, especially older adults and pregnant people. Keep cool indoors with a fan or air-conditioner.

Remember to wear light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing and, if you’re going outside, wear a hat, sunglasses and plenty of SPF 50+ sunscreen.

For more tips, visit sahealth.sa.gov.au/healthyintheheat

05/01/2026

🎉 The Avoca Team are back in the office🎉

After a holiday break for most of us, our team is back in the office and ready to support our wonderful participants and carers with fresh energy and enthusiasm!

We’re working through emails and tasks and looking forward to connecting with you all. Thanks for your patience, we’re here and excited to help! ✨

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing support workers and team who continued their work through a busy holiday period, we’re so very thankful for your dedication and hardwork ! 🙌✨

08/11/2025

💙 Community Nursing That Puts You First

When you need a bit of extra care, it helps to have a team you can trust.

Avoca’s community nurses provide respectful, professional support right where you live — helping you stay well and independent every day.

We can assist with:
✅ Medication and wound care
✅ Diabetes and chronic condition support
✅ Gentle, reliable clinical care at home

📞 Need nursing care that fits around your life? Let’s make it happen.

🌐 avocagroup.com.au
📱 Call: 08 8388 3403
✉️ Email: info@avocagroup.com.au

06/11/2025

🏥 From Hospital to Home, With Care That Continues

Leaving hospital is a big milestone, but recovery doesn’t stop there.

With Avoca’s Community Nursing & Hospital Discharge Support, you’ll have a skilled nursing team to guide you through every step of your transition home.

✅ Wound care and medication management
✅ Post-surgical and health monitoring
✅ Personalised support for ongoing recovery

📞 Ready to feel confident after hospital? We’re here to help.

🌐 avocagroup.com.au
📱 Call: 08 8388 3403
✉️ Email: info@avocagroup.com.au

04/11/2025

🌿 Community Nursing That Fits Your Everyday Life

Health support should feel simple and personal.

At Avoca, our community nurses bring skilled, respectful care into your daily routine, so you can focus on feeling your best.
✅ Medication management and supervision
✅ Diabetes management support
✅ Wound care and recovery monitoring

📞 Need nursing care that comes to you? We’re here to help.

🌐 avocagroup.com.au
📱 Call: 08 8388 3403
✉️ Email: info@avocagroup.com.au

02/11/2025

💙 Healing at Home, Where You Belong

Healing happens best in a place you know and trust.

With Avoca’s Community Nursing & Hospital Discharge Service, you’ll receive personalised nursing support that fits your needs — right at home.

✅ Wound and complex wound care
✅ Medication administration and supervision
✅ Complex care and recovery support

📞 Need nursing care after hospital? We’re here to help.

🌐 avocagroup.com.au
📱 Call: 08 8388 3403
✉️ Email: info@avocagroup.com.au

01/11/2025

🏡 Support After Hospital, Right at Home

Coming home after a hospital stay can feel like a big step but you don’t have to do it alone.

At Avoca, our community nursing team helps you transition safely and comfortably from hospital to home.

✅ Wound and medication care
✅ Catheter management and follow-up support
✅ Guidance to help you recover with confidence

📞 Need a little extra help after hospital? We’re here for you.

🌐 avocagroup.com.au
📱 Call: 08 8388 3403
✉️ Email: info@avocagroup.com.au

30/10/2025

🌿 Support That Grows With You

Transitioning home after treatment doesn’t mean you’re on your own.

With Avoca’s skilled nursing team, you’ll receive personalised care that’s tailored to you — helping you stay comfortable, confident, and supported every step of the way.

✅ Complex care and recovery support
✅ Continence and personal care management
✅ Ongoing support for your wellbeing

📞 Ready for care that comes to you? Let’s make recovery easier together.

🌐 avocagroup.com.au
📱 Call: 08 8388 3403
✉️ Email: info@avocagroup.com.au

Address

18A Cameron Road
Mount Barker, SA
5251

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+61883883403

Website

https://avocagroup.com.au/

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