Since 1952, Sunnyfield has grown in-depth and breadth of support services. Working together with families, friends and dedicated staff, Sunnyfield supports a brighter future for people with disability.

Sunnyfield is a member-based, registered not-for-profit charity. Guided by our values of respect, trust, honesty and innovation, it’s our mission to enrich the lives of people with intellectual disability through person-centred active support that creates choice, opportunities and skills for life.

We provide:

• Accommodation - SIL and Respite
• Social and Community Services  - group activities, after school care, school holidays
• Support Coordination
• Employment

Accommodation

Whether you prefer the independence of living by yourself or the fun of making new friends and learning new skills in shared accommodation, Sunnyfield has a range of accommodation services to support people with disability to find a place to call home, and build independence.

Day to day, we deliver nearly 2,000 support services for people with disability, including children, teenagers, adults and seniors. Sunnyfield employs over 1,230 staff in NSW and the ACT, to deliver accommodation services, assistance with daily life, social and community participation, supported employment, skills development, support coordination and clinical services.

Supported Independent Living

Sunnyfield’s Supported Independent Living experts are available to support people with intellectual disability and their families with accommodation planning, NDIS Supported Independent Living (SIL) funding, navigating through the NDIS and developing a personalised support plan.

At Sunnyfield we understand that everyone has different lifestyles and support needs, we will work in partnership with you to provide a range of tailored accommodation solutions throughout NSW and ACT.

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Short-term accommodation (Respite)

Sunnyfield’s short-term accommodation services cater for people with disability of all ages. Supports are delivered by qualified and friendly staff, providing a range of activities in a safe and fun environment for people with disability to enjoy their "out of home" break.

Sunnyfield short-term accommodation locations:

• Ashfield (18+)
• Caringbah (6-17)
• Maroubra (18+)
• Allambie Heights (18+)

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Social Group Activities

Get out and about! Sunnyfield’s Community Services Hubs offer a range of group-based programs so you can try new things, learn additional skills, meet new friends and get involved in your community. 

We offer tailored multi-lingual supports, skills for life and capacity building programs. Group-based weekend programs for children, youth and adults

Children

Our group-based school holiday programs are designed for children with a disability aged 7 – 12 years, and include a fabulous range of activities such as music, dance, sport, arts, games and fitness.

Youth

Our group-based programs are designed for people with disability aged 13 – 17 and jam-packed with loads of super cool activities, so you can go places, make new friends and get active.

Adults

Our group-based programs for 18+ offer a range of healthy, active and adventurous activities to do and see. Expand social networks, try new things and get your kicks after six with Sunnyfield.

School Holidays

You don’t need to go away to have a great holiday during the school break. Hotshots has everything you need to have loads of fun close to home with all sorts of super cool activities for children aged 7 – 12 and young people aged 13 – 17.

After School Care

We also deliver After School Care programs in New England and Tweed Heads, Monday – Friday during school terms.

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Support Coordination

Sunnyfield’s Support Coordination team works in consultation with participants to optimise the usage of their NDIS funds by advising them about the flexibility within their plans and by connecting them to a range of service providers based on individual needs and goals.

Not every participant is eligible for Support Coordination, but participants can ask for it in their NDIS planning meetings.

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Employment

Sunnyfield Enterprises provides meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability by offering individualised supports that can be tailored to suit a range of skills and abilities, to assist you in reaching your work goals.

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