Specialised Substitute Residential Care (SSRC)
Proudly Supporting Children and Families Through Specialised Substitute Residential Care (SSRC)
Abled Care and Nursing Services proudly provides Specialised Substitute Residential Care (SSRC) in line with NSW regulations, offering safe, structured, and well-monitored overnight care for children and young people aged 7–17 who need to stay away from their usual home for three or more nights within a seven-day period.
As an SSRC-approved provider, Abled Care and Nursing Services delivers care that supports families during times of respite, behaviour support needs, emergencies, or NDIS-funded arrangements while also ensuring every child’s wellbeing, safety, and stability remain the priority.
What Is Specialised Substitute Residential Care?
Specialised Substitute Residential Care (SSRC) is a formal care arrangement between a parent or guardian and an approved provider. In this arrangement, a child receives care away from their usual home for three or more nights in any seven-day period ensuring structured, safe, and consistent support, just like the child-centred care approach followed by Abled Care and Nursing Services.
SSRC may be provided for:
- Respite support
- Behaviour support programs
- Emergency or short-term care needs
- NDIS-funded accommodation and support
In addition, all overnight stays delivered by Abled Care and Nursing Services are recorded on the SSRC register, ensuring transparency, shared oversight, and appropriate monitoring across all providers involved.
Types of SSRC We Support
Abled Care and Nursing Services can support children and young people through a range of SSRC arrangements, including:
Short-term or overnight stays in group homes
NDIS Short-Term Accommodation (STA)
Host family arrangements involving overnight care
Longer-term residential care settings
Structured residential programs focused on behaviour support
Camps or programs running for three or more nights, funded by the NDIS
SSRC can be arranged not only as a one-off placement during an emergency but also as part of an ongoing, planned support arrangement.
Our Commitment to Safe and Regulated Care
When a child stays overnight for one or more nights, Abled Care and Nursing Services ensures the placement is recorded on the SSRC register. As a result, this shared system tracks the total time a child spends in SSRC across all providers, helping prevent extended stays without appropriate oversight and safeguarding each child’s wellbeing.
How to Get Started with SSRC Support
Step 1: Discuss the Need for SSRC
Speak with your child’s parent, guardian, case manager, or relevant authority to determine whether SSRC is the right support option.
Step 2: Confirm Eligibility & Purpose
Ensure the care is required for respite, behaviour support, emergency support, or is NDIS-funded and meets SSRC requirements.
Step 3: Choose Abled Care and Nursing Services
Select Abled Care and Nursing Services as your SSRC-approved provider to deliver safe and regulated care.
Step 4: Care Planning & Assessment
We work with families and stakeholders to assess care needs, routines, and supports to create a clear SSRC care plan.
Step 5: Placement & Support Matching
The child is matched with an appropriate care setting and trained support staff aligned with their needs and wellbeing.
Step 6: Care Begins With Ongoing Oversight
SSRC services commence, with all stays recorded on the SSRC register to ensure transparency, monitoring, and child safety.
Why Choose Abled Care and Nursing Services for SSRC?
SSRC-approved and fully compliant with NSW regulations, ensuring peace of mind at every step.
✔ Child-focused, family-informed care
✔ Clear communication and accountability
✔ Consistent, respectful, professional support
Need help navigating SSRC?
👉 Connect with the friendly team at Abled Care and Nursing Services today. We’re here to guide you with clarity and care 💙
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