Backstory

People asked me why I started Crescent and what is the story behind it. to be honest with you, it is a simple story, it is creating a respite with a simple human touch. Working in this field for the last 13 years, there an element behind respite that people forgot, it is the therapeutic aspects.

Many focus on providing a space where someone can unwind and escape the everyday burden, but most come back as they were and that is the main concern, there is no progress. Progress has been detailed as the source of rejuvenation, happiness and breaking sense of confusion.

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For years, there has been a number of services for people with disability that are meant to address certain aspects of their disability to allow for the improvement of their wellbeing. We have been in this industry of disability, mental health, forensic and psych wards for decades to find out what is the best solution possible. In the search for solutions, reading through articles and journals about what is best treatment plans, educating ourselves with research studies, to muster the best strategies in place and the interventions manufactured.

The story behind this mission started when we met an individual that was living in a respite home, whereby he was not monitored even though he is 1:1 and ended up drinking bleach. Also, throughout his stay after he was admitted to the hospital, he was extremely agitated and felt overwhelmed by the pain and discomfort that he bit his index finger off. This is when we realised that we have to make a difference and build a service that will eradicate these stories and provide opportunities for better living.

Therefore, Crescent Respite was born

Crescent is defined as It can also be symbolic of growth, creativity, and manifestation, with psyche and empowerment feel. Crescent is the sighting of something new; a new beginning of how we can transform our life. journey of new discovery, new possibilities and crafting the ideal mindset. In the world where there are shortages of services that are well catered, person-centred and evidence-based that will provide the necessary services for the participant and what they desire and need. We needed to build something that is out of the ordinary and redefine the new norm of what respite should deliver while focusing on recovery and rehabilitation.

Now we have the first therapeutic respite facility under Crescent Respite

Core Principles

Innovation

By constantly growing and evolving

Leadership

By delivering high standards within our work and within our team

Authenticity

by showing we genuinely care & through developing open & honest relationships

Humility

Through being approachable, compassionate & accountable

Respect

by embracing diversity & choice

Resilience

Through flexibility, courage & adaptability

Vision

To spark a new beginning and become the leading organisation in Therapeutic Respite and Independent living for people with disability through innovation and Creativity.

Mission

To become the National leader in equipping people with disability with tools to Recover, Rejuvenate, Re-calibrate and Rediscover themselves.

I would like to introduce you to Crescent Services

In Wyndham Vale we have multiple 2 Bedroom SDA Robust built Homes suited for short, medium or long-term stay. Crescent Respite provides premium accommodation. Our team will guide you to improve until we feel you are ready to continue to grow through your own efforts.

As an NDIS Registered Provider, Crescent Respite focuses on a Therapeutic Respite approach, equipping people with the tools to recover, rejuvenate, recalibrate, and rediscover themselves.

Our model is simple, once we get a referral, we will meet with the participants at their homes, to conduct an initial meet and greet. Once rapport and foundation are built, we will formulate a plan for when they move to one of our homes. We establish a good routine, understand the behaviour needs addressing and any action steps we need to put in place.

During the stay, they will be seen by an allied health therapist in a model called the transdisciplinary model, whereby all therapists will be made available to the participant at one time. meaning instead of seeing Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists or Behaviour Therapists at three random times, they will see them all at the same time, giving us more concrete intervention, accurate data and a higher chance of mitigating the risk and reducing behaviour of concerns including sleeping hygiene.

What makes Crescent Respite the Ideal Choice:

Comfortable and Welcoming Environment-
On-site Support
Build Your Skills
Dynamic Environment

Daily Personal Care:
Lifestyle and Leisure
Allied Health Professionals
Hospital & Prison Step Down and Transition Program

Crescent Respite's primary focus is to help transition participants into the community through a well-adjusted approach and action steps that allow for higher success and reduce the chance of re-admission. Every participant will be met with a seamless yet precious assessment to ensure the plan and support are carefully orchestrated around the person's profile characteristics and personality rather than their disability.

Here at Crescent, its

Your Stay, Your Way!!

Services

Crescent Respite provides premium accommodation and facilities for short-term stays. There are no time limits or restrictions. Instead, our team will guide you to improve until we feel you are ready to continue to grow through your own efforts.

Crescent Respite specialises in providing Short-Term Respite & Medium-term Accommodation for people of all walks of life. As an NDIS Registered Provider, Crescent Respite focuses on a Therapeutic Respite approach, equipping people with the tools to recover, rejuvenate, recalibrate, and rediscover themselves.

I would like to introduce you to our new Crescent Homes and Hotel. All our Crescent Respite homes are SDA approved Robust-built purpose-designed.

Crescent Homes:

Wyndham Vale

We have Multiple

2-bedroom SDA Robust Purpose-built homes with:

Spacious bedrooms
Private ensuites featuring roll-in-showers
Functional kitchens
Assistive technology
Extra wide garages
Security alarm and intercom systems
Ducted air conditioning
Automated blinds
Shared living areas including secured gardens and outdoor spaces
Onsite overnight assistance facilities
Lifestyle locations

What makes Crescent Respite the Ideal choice:

Comfortable and Welcoming Environments

We are open to helping participants design their stay your way. This means catering to participants' specific needs and exercising a person-centred approach.

On-Site Support

We understand that everyone's needs are different. That's why we offer 24/7 on-site support from our team of qualified professionals. So, we have specialists available if your participants need help with personal care or simply need someone to talk to.

Build Your Skills

Hone into your participants' abilities and craft ways to improve participants daily living skills, emphasise your participants' capacity and build a comprehensive interpersonal relationship.

Dynamic Environments

As well as the basics, Crescent Respite features spaces where participants can indulge in their hobbies or even try something new. From a simple walk around a neighbourhood to a mountain climb hike, from dining in your local cafes to creating your signature dishes, from quiet time in your sensory room to a group community activity and everything in between.

How we can help

Explore our range of services and learn more about what you can expect from your time with Crescent. With a team of specialists on board, we can provide comprehensive and holistic support for every person who walks through our doors.

Improve Daily Living Skills

Personal care services include showering, oral hygiene, clothing, and toileting.
Independent living skills to help participants achieve NDIS goals.

Lifestyle & Leisure

Helping people develop a healthy and balanced lifestyle is at the core of what we do here at Crescent. We have both specialised spaces to help you develop life skills and places where you can relax and enjoy life as it was meant to be, on-site with easy access.
Assistance with Daily living and recreational activities such as participating in favourite hobbies, seeing area sights, meeting new people, and participating in community events.
At Crescent, we want to help you thrive and live life to its fullest, with a wide range of lifestyle and leisure activities. From social events to classes and shows, there's always something to do!

Allied health professionals

Allied health professionals are available that add a therapeutic touch to participants' respite experience. In other words, each participant will have a wide range of allied health professionals working immensely to support and service, thus providing an all-inclusive approach from the moment they walk into our Respite till after they leave.
Allied health professionals can provide assessments & reports; BSP, Functional Capacity assessment, Sensory profile, Communication Assessment, Hospital Discharge Planning, Cognitive Rehabilitation, and Ergonomic Assessments.

In addition, Assessments that can help people with a disability receive specific NDIS funding can include:

Communication Assessments
Functional Capacity Assessments
Swallowing Assessments
Cognitive Ability Assessments
Mobility Assessments
Behavioural Assessments
Swallowing assessments and mealtime management.
Augmentative and Alternative Technology (AAC).
Change of circumstances,
Pre-NDIS assessment,
Recommendations and more.

Hospital and Prison Step Down & Transition Program

We will work with Psych Ward, mental Health Unit/Hubs, Prison and alike for people that need an extra step before being interrogated in the community.
We will come and work with the participant prior to discharge to ensure a smooth transition
We will provide our services while remaining in the facility to ensure that all assessments including risk, cognitive and functional assessments are in place for an increased rate of success and to mitigate the risk associated.
Each person will go through a recovery and rehabilitation model for both participants with disability and psychosocial conditions.
Crescent will act as a Mental Health Hub for all participant that requires a break away from everyday struggle and distressing

Transportation

Crescent Team will provide transportation to and from the Crescent Homes & hotel.

What's happening at Crescent

Lifestyle activities

We can help you discover new interests and have a good time through a range of lifestyle activities. Get active, learn new things, and have fun!

Sports

Social sports are a great way to build confidence, make friends, and develop new skills.

Live Entertainment

We've got some great live entertainment lined up this year! Listen to some music, watch actors put on a show, or even catch some comedy.

Camping

Get out into nature and enjoy some time under the stars. We have a range of high-quality partners who arrange camping trips to relax and help in creating bonds with new friends.

Arts & Crafts

Unleash your creativity with our arts and crafts sessions. We've got all sorts of materials for you to use, plus plenty of guidance if you need it.

Other Leisure Activities

There's so much more to do at Crescent. With high-quality partners, variety of leisure activities available, with more being added all the time.

Person-Centred Services

All our lifestyle and leisure activities are centred around people first and foremost. They're designed with both ability and disability in mind, creating experiences that are open to all.

We are one call away; it is Your Stay, Your Way!!

Executive Team

Is a Behaviour Therapist with 13 years of experience in Philanthropy and entrepreneurship who revolutionised the Health world. His background in Psychology, Behavioural Psych, Applied Behaviour Analysis, Psychotherapy and Rehab Counselling over the last thirteen years puts him ahead of the race when it comes to behavioural; intervention, sound clinical treatment and out-of-the-box approaches. His decades of experience and profound knowledge of modern ages and classic strategies of human behaviour and psychology and communication give all his clients the comfort to know they are in good hands and that there is no problem he can't handle.

Jay Ibrahim
Director

Christopher is a Business Strategist and analyst with extensive previous experience working in and managing business development operations across multiple industries. As a Business Consultant, Christopher is able to leverage his 10+ years of marketing, sales, management, customer service, and business operations experience to assist organisations in the past in realising reinvigorating their company vision and mission and achieving new levels of professional expansion.

Christopher Murphy
Research and Development Coordinator

Friendly and local facilities

We have state of the art short-term respite centres located across the city, close to scenic areas and lively streets. With short walks to local parks, public transport, and shops, Crescent Respite is ideal for suburban getaways.

Got questions? Our team is here to help!

If you're interested in learning more about Crescent and our services, whether for yourself or someone close to you, feel free to reach out! Our team is available and happy to help. Call us today for assistance or fill out an enquiry or referral form and our team will get back to you as soon as possible.

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