Little Tern Beach House

22/04/2025

Update from Little Tern Beach House

Well, we gave it a go… we opened our beautifully renovated beach house to the mainstream holiday rental market—and let’s just say it was a hard lesson learned. Unfortunately, some guests didn’t treat the property or our lovely neighbours with the respect they deserve. So, we’ve made the call: the listing has been removed from Airbnb and we won’t be offering the house for short-term holiday stays anymore.

The good news? This opens up more availability for what truly matters to us: NDIS respite with Yellowbird support.

Little Tern Beach House – A Coastal Escape with a Touch of Luxury

Welcome to Little Tern Beach House in Crescent Head—where elegance, comfort, and tranquility come together. This beautifully appointed retreat is now exclusively available for NDIS Short-Term Accommodation (STA) with flexible support options.

Support options available:

- 1:1 or 1:2 support (yes, two participants can share a room)
- Passive and active support models tailored to your needs

What Makes Little Tern So Special?
Luxury Matters – The Little Tern Difference

☕ Barista-quality espresso machine – Perfect coffee, every time
🔥 Outdoor pizza oven – Create gourmet meals with a seaside view
💧 5-in-1 filtered water tap – Chilled, filtered, and sparkling water on demand
🚿 Double shower – Spa-like indulgence
🛏 luxurious mattresses on All beds
🛋 Reclining lounges with massage & heat – Ultimate relaxation

🚶‍♂️ Mobility & Accessibility
✔ Front entrance: 10 steps
✔ Back entrance: Just 2 steps for easier access
✔ Folding wheelchairs & walkers can be used inside
✔ Shower chair available on request
🚫 Not suitable for full-time wheelchair users or participants with behaviours of risk

🎉 Activities – Free & Paid Options
Under new NDIS rules, paid activities can’t be claimed, but we’ll still support you to enjoy them!

✔ Free activities: Beach walks, swimming, fishing, sightseeing, games & more
✔ Paid activities: You cover your own costs & provide a Companion Card if needed
🛠 Qualified Staff, Active Support & Chill Time Included
👩‍⚕️ Support from Cert III+ qualified staff
✔ Active support throughout the day
✔ Passive chill time included for downtime and rest
😴 Inactive sleepover (9 PM – 7 AM; 10-hour staff break required)
🧑‍⚕️ Some stays may be supported by Todd (Occupational Therapist) or Tracy (Psychologist)

🚨 NDIS STA Eligibility & Rule Changes
To access respite at Little Tern:

✔ You must have core support funding in your NDIS plan
✔ Your STA stay must align with an NDIS goal
🚫 STA is not funded if you live alone or in SIL
🚫 NDIS does not cover transport, kilometers, meals, or paid activities

🚗 Transport Options
Transport available from your home or day program
KM charges apply and will be billed accordingly

Ready to plan your next beachside break?
We’d love to host you or someone you support.

Get in touch:

Website: http://www.yellowbird.au/shorttermaccom-375965.html
Email: [email protected]

Crescent Head | Relax. Unwind. Indulge.
Now exclusively for NDIS respite with Yellowbird support

Farm Stay Short term accommodation, Stroud. Overnight Respite & Holiday break. NDIS registered.

19/04/2025

We are done. Well almost. Still waiting on the boundary retaining wall and fence to be approved by council then built and the wood fire pizza oven and bbq to be installed. We will also have a fire pit.

NDIS Respite at the beach? Yes, please!
Little Tern is a fully styled, beachside home offering 1:1, 1:2 or 1:3 Short-Term Accommodation with person-centred support. It's calm, welcoming, and completely unique.

Food is included for 1:2 & 1:3 bookings. For 1:1 support, meals are invoiced separately in line with NDIS rules.

Make a referral:
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Not NDIS funded, that’s ok or wanting to build your own self managed respite then book here instead via our listing airbnb.com/h/littletern

We are also looking at hosting an open day for ndis providers, support coordinators, participants, families and decision supports to come and check out the house Just exploring interest, let us know. We will then get serious about a date.

It’s Also an opportunity for feedback, help us design a path for easier access via the back door which is 2 steps as 10 steps out the front isnt for everyone. It may be possible able for some wheelchair users to achieve access, but not all wheelchairs, designing that access can be achieved best with your input. Little Tern will not be able to meet everyone’s access needs but we can continue to improve some access features so it is suitable for some.

14/04/2025

🌟 Now Offering Local NDIS Clinical Services in Crescent Head! 🌟

Looking for exceptional local clinical support on the Mid North Coast?
Yellowbird is a registered NDIS provider delivering expert assessments and therapy with heartfelt care — now available in-home or at Little Tern Beach House in Crescent Head!

📍 Now Booking in Crescent Head, Port Macquarie & Kempsey
🎉 New Service Locations Just Launched — Secure Your Spot!

📝 Clinical Services Available:
• 🧠 Behaviour Support Plans
• 🧑‍⚕️ Psychological Functional Assessments
• 🛻 OT Driving Assessments
• 🏠 OT Functional Assessments
• 🛠️ Assistive Technology Assessments & Mentoring
• 🏠 NDIS Respite - Short Term Accommodation

📍 Where Can I Be Seen?
• At Little Tern Beach House in Crescent Head
• In-home (if local)
• Remote follow-ups also available

💡 Funding Options:
• NDIS (all plan types)
• Private payment
• Aged care funding (via contracting service agreement with your provider)

📬 Book Now — It’s Easy:
➡️ Referral Form: https://form.jotform.com/240579753758878
✉️ [email protected]

📇 Save Our Details:
📲 TapT Contact Card: https://profile.tapt.io/profile/EGxzpYRKoqwLmVe16bAn
🌐 Visit us online: www.yellowbird.au

Why Choose Yellowbird?
✅ AHPRA-registered clinicians
✅ Personalised, participant-focused support
✅ Reliable, timely reports
✅ Local, flexible, and experienced

That’s Yellowbird — Where Care Meets Expertise!

At the core of our boutique wellbeing business are family values as we are a family run business, that has the client at the centre of everything we do. These values are crucial to our ability to be present, authentic and provide evidence based practices

18/03/2025

Yellowbird Wellbeing: Supporting Our Community

Yellowbird Wellbeing is a dedicated disability and community support provider.

Originally established in 2002, Yellowbird Wellbeing has evolved into what it is today under the ownership and leadership of local Occupational Therapist Todd Clarke and his wife, Psychologist Tracy Clarke. Their passion for supporting individuals with disabilities has shaped the organization into a trusted provider of NDIS-registered services.

The Clarke family has deep roots in Kempsey and remains proud of their local heritage. Todd, who grew up in Kempsey, along with Tracy and their children, frequently return to the area. In 2024, they expanded their commitment to the community by purchasing a home in Crescent Head, allowing Yellowbird Wellbeing to grow and offer locally owned respite services, behavior support, occupational therapy, and psychological functional assessments.

As part of our ongoing commitment to the community, we want to employ local staff to facilitate NDIS respite services at Little Tern Beach House.

Know a client or have a client who would benefit from our services? Reach out today!
📧 [email protected]
🌐

At the core of our boutique wellbeing business are family values as we are a family run business, that has the client at the centre of everything we do. These values are crucial to our ability to be present, authentic and provide evidence based practices

18/03/2025

Little Tern Beach House – A Coastal Escape with a Touch of Luxury

Welcome to Little Tern Beach House, where elegance, comfort, and tranquility come together in the heart of Crescent Head. Designed for relaxation, not revelry, this stylish retreat sleeps up to 4 adults and 4 children, offering a serene escape for families and close friends who appreciate life’s finer details.

From morning espresso to sunset cocktails, every element has been thoughtfully curated to elevate your stay.

Luxury Matters – The Little Tern Difference
☕ Barista-quality espresso machine – Perfect coffee, every time
🔥 Outdoor pizza oven – Create gourmet meals with a seaside view
💧 5-in-1 filtered water tap – Enjoy chilled filtered and sparkling water straight from the kitchen
🚿 Double shower – Spa-like indulgence after a day at the beach
🛏 Sleep in absolute comfort – King-size bed + electric adjustable queen bed, all with luxurious mattresses
🛋 Reclining lounges with massage & heated seating – The ultimate in relaxation
🍸 For gin & cocktail lovers – Enjoy the bar trolley, bespoke glassware, and a complimentary Little Tern-labelled gin (or two!) on us

Designed for those who seek peace, indulgence, and effortless luxury, Little Tern Beach House is more than just a getaway—it’s an experience.

📍 Crescent Head | Relax. Unwind. Indulge.

Book your stay today!

Little Tern Beach House

08/02/2025

Adios Amigos!! Sadly we are calling time on our incredible La Costa Cantina Journey of 5 Summers in Crescent Head and will be closing our doors on the 23rd of February.

We genuinely appreciate all of the patronage & support from our community we call home and visitors over the last 5 summers. It has been a blast, we’ve made so many memories and plenty of friends along this journey. We’d love to go out with a bang and we have an Epic final weekend planned. We have our favourite 3piece Mariachi legends Latin Vibes performing Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd. Freddy and the boys are the definition of a party. Come down either night, have some final Margs tacos and help us say Adios in style!!
 
Gracias Kristen & Tristan La Costa

19/01/2025

12/01/2025

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Yellowbird Wellbeing

Book your NDIS respite Crescent Head, New South Wales to secure your preferred dates.

12/01/2025

NDIS Beach Respite, Short Stay & Medium Stay Accommodation @ Crescent Head. 1:1 Yellowbird supported or bring your own support model.

Express your interest by emailing [email protected] or messaging our FB page with your preferred dates and model preference.

Note: Not wheelchair accessible. 10 stairs (stair lift to be installed).

Welcome to Little Tern Beach House @ Crescent Head, where your journey toward independent living begins. Set to open for NDIS Respite Bookings in February 2025, Little Tern offers an environment to help you build essential skills with the support of familiar staff.

Prime Location:
* Only a 200m walk to the beach, tavern, supermarket, and country club.

House Features:
* No-step shower in brand new bathroom with slip-rated floor tiles.
* Brand new kitchen.
* Two toilets, 1 indoor & 1 outdoor shower, laundry with front-load washer and dryer.
* Hardwood polished floors with a vintage beach vibe, freshly painted.

Outdoor Amenities:
* Hot/cold outdoor shower.
* Spotted gum decking with live edge bar.
* Outdoor lounge seating.
* Covered carport with lockable storage for bikes and surfboards.

Indoor Comfort:
* 3 bedrooms with ceiling fans.
* Bedroom 1: King bed (locked for private use)
* Bedroom 2: 2 x double bed with lux mattress
* Bedroom 3: Queen electric adjustable bed with lux mattress

This layout ensures that both participant and their support support worker have their own private sleeping spaces for maximum comfort.

NDIS Participants: Little Tern Beach House offers a unique opportunity for participants to work towards independent living in a supportive environment. Whether you choose to build your own respite and support package if you are plan or self managed by bringing your own support team or opt for 24/7 Yellowbird Wellbeing 1:1 support, you can focus on building and learning essential skills.

Little Tern is available for agency-managed, plan-managed, and self-managed NDIS budgets.

* NDIS have released new information on STA on 22/11/2024 and we will be reviewing once new operational guidelines are released in early 2025.

This Is Not a Holiday, this is respite to give you and your regular carers a break. But….. no one said your respite could not be in one of the best beach towns and luxury accommodation in the area.

This can be an opportunity to transition into independent living, where you can build and learn vital living skills with the support staff you know and trust. If you do not have your own support team to bring, Yellowbird Wellbeing can provide a staff roster for the duration of your stay.

Participants will create a goal/s and we will assist to design your stay to work towards that goal/s and measure your progress.

As per NDIS usage rules food, transport (drop off & pick up) and kms can not be billed to ndis plan. Food will be billed separately by invoice. Km if transported during stay can be billed to transport budget or social community budget or invoiced separately.

Express your interest today by emailing [email protected] or messaging our FB page with your preferred dates and support needs.

10/01/2025

🌟 Introducing TT Coordination 🌟

TT Coordination is a registered NDIS provider known for their expertise. We are excited to announce the expansion of our services in 2025.

🌟 New Capacity Available 🌟
Looking for a change in 2025? Has your coordinator moved on, is your provider unregistered or looking for a new type of service support?

If you are an NDIS participant or decision supporter then contact us to discuss your needs.

TT Coordination delivers the following services independently:
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2. Support coordination
3. Specialist support coordination
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5. Psychosocial recovery coach
6. Psychosocial recovery coach - employment support - 10_101_0106_6_3

Our aim will be that NO NDIS participant is left unsupported in implementing & managing their NDIS plans and receives continuity of support with TT Coordination

We are a NDIS registered business with a focus on wellness and empowering supported decision making. As coordination is predominately delivered remotely, your location does not matter. Maximising your coordination funds with access to remote technologies.

Our HQ is located in Stroud and we are regularly in Crescent Head, we deliver remotely and currently support many participants in Maitland LGA, Dungog LGA, Midcoast LGA, Port Stephens LGA.

🔗 Unlock the power of seamless NDIS support with TT Coordination! Experience the difference of NDIS Independent Coordination — our dedicated team ensures personalized service, empowering participants to achieve their goals. Trust us to navigate the NDIS landscape with expertise and compassion. Your journey, our commitment.

Referral & Enquiries to [email protected]
TT Coordination Referral Form:

Referral form for NDIS Support Coordination 

01/01/2025

The NDIS have updated the timeline for the release of the new STA operational guideline

“We know there are still some questions about what can be claimed under STA, particularly if you want to use a hotel or other accommodation options. A new operational guideline about STA will be available in early 2025 with more information.”

Yellowbird eagerly awaits this release so we can advise our loyal exisiting clientele, networks and new interested parties in renting our beautifully renovated beach house for their individually designed respite stays using their NDIS funding.

As soon as we become away of its release, we review and advise how we will proceed.

24/12/2024

23/12/2024

The amazing work of Joey. Thank you. It is simply stunning.

20/12/2024

NDIS Respite Short-Term Accommodation: Little Tern Beach House @ Crescent Head

Note: Not wheelchair accessible. 10 stairs

Set to open for NDIS respite stays in February 2025, our property offers a structured environment to help you build essential skills with support.

Prime beach Location:
* Only a 200m walk to the beach, tavern, supermarket, and country club.

House Features:
* No-step shower in brand new bathroom with slip-rated floor tiles.
* Brand new kitchen.
* Two toilets, 1 indoor & 1 outdoor shower, laundry with front-load washer and dryer.
* Hardwood polished floors with a vintage beach vibe, freshly painted.

Outdoor Amenities:
* Hot/cold outdoor shower.
* Spotted gum decking with live edge bar.
* Outdoor lounge seating.
* Covered carport with lockable storage for bikes and surfboards.

Indoor Comfort:
* 3 bedrooms with ceiling fans.
* Bedroom 1: King bed (not available during respite stays)
* Bedroom 2: Queen electric adjustable bed with lux mattress and double bed with lux mattress
* Bedroom 3: double bed with lux mattress

(Bedroom 2 & 3 are for participant and support worker use). This layout ensures that both participant and their support staff have their own private sleeping spaces for maximum comfort.

This Is Not a Holiday, this is respite to give you and your regular informal carers a break, but no one said your respite could not be in one of the best beach towns and luxury accommodation in the area.

Additional equipment hire options include: permobil MD300 or mobility scooter to assist those who cannot ambulate sufficiently around the community. Ask for any other equipment you may need, we may just have it in stock and be able to include for you.

This respite is 1:1 only. Dependent on new Operational guidelines yet to be released this month by the NDIS, it may be possible to rent our accommodation and build your own respite package with your own staff. We can also offer your staff to operate as contractors to enable you to use your own staff for your respite if building your own respite is not possible independently. So do not hesitate to ask us of the various options available to you.

Although we are awaiting the release of the new STA guideline, some initial impacts are: As Yellowbird delivers only 1:1 support, the following changes will apply starting from 01/01/2025 when Yellowbird are delivering the respite package:

1. **Meals**: Meals can no longer be included as part of your 1:1 STA funding. A flat rate charge of $60 per day will be invoiced for payment. This will cover 3 meals and snacks per 24hrs. (You may also choose to go shopping for your own food to cook with support, bring your food with you or even eat out for all meals. The choice is yours as this is separate to your NDIS funding).

2. **Activities**: Participants will need to bring adequate funds to pay for any paid activities they wish to participate in. Ensure you bring your carer's companion card; otherwise, you will need to cover the cost of the activity for both yourself and the support worker supporting you. The beauty of staying at Little Tern Beach House you have close access to the beach and community.

3. **Transport**: Pick-up and drop-off are no longer included within your STA funding. You will need to be dropped off and collected. Any transport during your stay is charged per km to either your transport or social/community core budget or privately invoiced.

**The Yellowbird Wellbeing Team**
[email protected]

14/12/2024

A few missing bits of timber as we ran out and the timber live edge slabs to go in and some tidy up. Getting closer

14/12/2024

Such a transformation. Just a few little things to finish up.