Katherine — Jawoyn Country

Short-Term Accommodation & Respite in Barunga

Culturally safe, Aboriginal-led short-term accommodation & respite for NDIS participants in Barunga and surrounding Katherine communities.

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Short-Term Accommodation & Respite in Barunga: What's Included

Short-Term Accommodation gives NDIS participants and their families a break, with culturally appropriate respite in safe, supportive environments. For participants in Barunga and the Katherine region, Sacred Business Care delivers these supports with an understanding of Jawoyn culture and the realities of living in this community.

  • Culturally safe respite accommodation in Darwin
  • Planned and emergency respite options
  • Family and carer relief
  • Support during transitions between living situations
  • Connection to community during stays

About Barunga

Barunga is a Jawoyn and Mangarrayi community, historically significant as the place where the famous Barunga Statement was presented to Prime Minister Bob Hawke in 1988, calling for a treaty with Aboriginal Australians. The Barunga Festival is held here annually.

Travel & Access

Approximately 75 km east of Katherine on a sealed road. About 3.5 hours from Darwin. Sacred Business Care visits regularly from the Katherine region.

How to Access Short-Term Accommodation & Respite in Barunga

Getting started with NDIS supports doesn't need to be complicated. Here's how Sacred Business Care makes it simple for participants in Barunga:

1

Check NDIS eligibility

Contact the NDIS or Sacred Business Care to confirm that Short-Term Accommodation & Respite is included in your NDIS plan, or to find out how to apply for the NDIS if you are not yet a participant.

2

Make contact with Sacred Business Care

Call us on (08) 6186 8516 or complete our online enquiry form. Tell us you are in Barunga and interested in Short-Term Accommodation & Respite. We will respond within 24 hours.

3

Initial cultural intake meeting

We conduct a culturally safe intake conversation — in your preferred language or with an interpreter if needed. We learn about your goals, your mob, and your connection to Country so we can build a support plan that actually works for you.

4

Service agreement and plan implementation

We establish a service agreement aligned with your NDIS plan. Our team in the Katherine region begins coordinating your Short-Term Accommodation & Respite supports immediately.

5

Ongoing culturally safe support

Your support continues with regular check-ins, plan reviews, and adjustments as your needs and goals evolve. We are always available to advocate on your behalf.

Ready for Short-Term Accommodation & Respite in Barunga?

Call our team now or make an online enquiry. We provide culturally safe NDIS short-term accommodation & respite to participants in Barunga and the surrounding Katherine region.

Call (08) 6186 8516 Make an Enquiry