Short Term Accommodation (Respite Care)
Renaissance House
Short term accommodation in Canberra for people with disability
Contact Chinedu Nwakor - Disability Programs Manager (STA) to discuss options
02 6282 4411 or email enquiriesSTA@hartley.org.au
Hartley Lifecare provides centre-based respite care (short term accommodation) to people with disability in Canberra. Residential respite care is 24/7 care in specialist disability accommodation for a short period of time.
Carers sometimes need to take a break from the physical and emotional demands of their role. Respite allows them to be able to take ‘time out’ with real peace of mind. The person with disability also benefits from the increased social activity available in short term accommodation respite care.
If you are interested in discussing respite care options please contact Chinedu Nwakor - Disability Programs Manager (STA) on 02 6282 4411 or at enquiriesSTA@hartley.org.au
RENAISSANCE HOUSE USER SURVEY 2025 RESULTS
An anonymous survey was sent to all service users of Renaissance House, Hartley’s short term accommodation respite house in January 2025.
The survey had over a 30% response rate with respondents indicating that they chose Renaissance House due to the quality of care given and the experienced and friendly staff.
100% of respondents indicated that they were very satisfied with the respite services offered at Renaissance House.
You can download the survey results here.
Renaissance House is superbly appointed – complete with everything you need from commodes to ceiling hoists.
Added to this are the warm-hearted and attentive staff who take great care to ensure your visit is worry free.
I wouldn't stay anywhere else when visiting Canberra.
Duncan Wallace, Executive Director SpinalCure Australia
Guests of Renaissance House are treated to all that Canberra has to offer.
Be sure to check the Visit Canberra page if there is something specific that you would like to do while in short term accommodation (respite).
Hartley's well qualified disability support workers can facilitate outings to all the Canberra attractions including Parliament House, Floriade (September/October), the Arboretum, National Sound and Film Archive, the Dinosaur Museum, Tidbinbilla, seeing a Raiders game or other sport, picnic by Lake Burley Griffin, riding the tram, bowling, mini golf.
At home activities can include bbqs, baking a cake, a game of Uno, a karaoke session, indoor bowling, jigsaws, pizza making, and Taco Tuesday!
Renaissance House is also equipped with streaming services so guests can watch favourite TV shows or watch movies.
| Date | Availability |
| 24 May – 31 May | Yes |
| 1 June – 11 June | Yes |
| 12 – 14 June | No |
| 15 June – 19 June | Yes |
| 20 – 21 June | No |
| 22 June – 26 June | Yes |
| 27 June | No |
| 28 June – 30 June | Yes |
| 1 July – 10 July | Yes |
| 11 July | No |
| 12 July – 24 July | Yes |
| 25 July – 27 July | No |
| 28 July – 31 July | Yes |
| 1 August – 21 August | Yes |
| 22 August – 23 August | No |
| 24 August – 31 August | Yes |
