Services
Personalised NDIS Supports in a Peaceful Rural Setting
Short Term Accommodation (STA) & Respite
Looking for a relaxing, supportive getaway? We offer comfortable STA and respite stays where participants can unwind, gain skills, and feel truly at home, giving families and carers time to take a break too.
Your stay may include:
- Comfortable accommodation
- Nutritious home-cooked meals
- 24-hour support, if required
- Farm activities
- Community outings
- Daily living assistance
- Social and recreational activities
Every experience is personalised around your goals to ensure you feel supported, included, and relaxed.
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Farm Experiences
Immerse yourself in the rhythm of farm life, where hands-on interactions create genuine joy, confidence, and connection. Our country activities include:
- Feeding friendly farm animals
- Horse grooming and interaction
- Collecting eggs, if available
- Helping care for animals
- Gardening and seasonal farm activities
- Nature walks
- Outdoor games and recreation
- Horse Riding
- Horse Carriage Driving
- Cooking Classes
These hands-on activities foster self-confidence, daily responsibility, and strong communication skills, all while building a deep, calming connection with nature.
Community Access
We help participants discover and connect with their local community through custom, engaging outings designed around what they love to do. Activities may include:
- Cafés and restaurants
- Shopping trips
- Parks and gardens
- Local markets
- Sporting events
- Arts and cultural activities
- Community events
- Scenic drives
- Individual hobbies and interests
Our goal is to strengthen independence, drive social inclusion, and open doors to full community participation.
Daily Living Support
Our skilled support team provides assistance with daily tasks, empowering you to build confidence and master practical life skills along the way. Support may include:
- Personal care
- Meal preparation
- Medication assistance, when appropriate
- Household tasks
- Building daily routines
- Budgeting and shopping
- Health and wellbeing support
Every individual is supported to maximise their own abilities, with guidance and care available right where it counts.
Capacity Building
Building real-world skills is central to fostering long-term independence and self-confidence. Key focus areas cover:
- Communication skills
- Social skills
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Confidence building
- Personal responsibility
- Routine development
- Community participation
Every support service is tailored to assist participants in achieving their personal NDIS goals.
Animal-Assisted Experiences
Farm animals offer unique comfort, spark natural interactions, and uplift well-being. Meeting our friendly animals enables participants to:
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Improve confidence
- Develop communication skills
- Build trust and emotional wellbeing
- Experience the calming benefits of spending time with animals
All animal activities are fully supervised to ensure the safety, comfort, and fun of every participant.
Ready For a Farm Stay?
Plan your peaceful farm stay with Bendigo Farm Stay at 48 Peatlings Road, Bagshot VIC 3551.
Give us a ring on 0438334001 or email info@bendigofarmstay.com.au to book your relaxing country respite today.
Give us a ring on 0438334001 or email info@bendigofarmstay.com.au to book your relaxing country respite today.