Centacare is committed to supporting and improving the wellbeing of people with intellectual disability and their families.

We provide numerous programs including high quality care, accommodation and support for adults with intellectual disability, as well as respite and recreation services for all ages. 

Our safe and enjoyable weekend and school holiday respite services for young people provide access to a wide variety of community activities. We also offer activity-based daytime programs based on individual needs, interests and lifestyle choices. 

In addition, we provide support for independent living, helping people with intellectual disabilities to manage household tasks, engage with the community, and develop skills to maintain their independence.

Services are provided within the Adelaide metropolitan area and Whyalla region only.

Learn more about our disability services:

Kolbe Cottage
Kolbe Cottage provides weekend and school holiday respite for children and adolescents between 5-18 years of age with intellectual disability.  The service aims to provide fun activities for individuals in a holiday-like atmosphere.

Lumiere
Lumiere is a home in the western suburbs that provides high quality care and support for four women with severe multiple disabilities.

Lara Cottage
Lara Cottage is located in the north-eastern suburbs and provides high quality care and support for four women with intellectual disability and high support needs.

Centanet
Centanet day option service offers an activity-based daytime program to adults with intellectual disability.  Programs are based around individual needs, interests and lifestyle choices.

Yoorana
Centacare and Minda Incorporated providing a centre-based respite service for adults with intellectual disability.  The centre operates every day of the year from its Westbourne Park location.

Karinya Cottage
Karinya Cottage provides high quality care and support for two men and one female with intellectual disability in Whyalla.

Tamana House
Tamana House located in Whyalla, provides high quality care and support for four women and one man with intellectual disability.

Independent Living Program
Independent Living Program (ILP) supports individuals with intellectual disability living in Whyalla in their own choice of accommodation. Individuals are supported several hours each week to manage household tasks and access the community. The service has a focus on skill development for independence.

Northern Respite Services operating from Auricht House
Northern Respite Service based at Auricht House in Elizabeth North, provides respite for individuals with intellectual disability, aged 13-40 years living with their family.  This service has a recreation focus, and operates Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and overnight, as well as Saturday and Sunday during the day, with a camp each month.