Stewart House School

Students attending Stewart House were selected by principals as being in need of respite care due to family breakdown, school or family crisis and social or geographic isolation. Information provided by home schools and parents/ carers is recorded on a student profile so that staff are aware of and can accommodate the stressors in individual children’s backgrounds during their time at Stewart House.
In 2013, 1610 mainstream students attended Stewart House from 847 Public Schools across NSW and the ACT in 19 groups staying 12 days each.
The number of student places are allocated to each Network annually according to the number of students in the Network and socio economic need. Each year 1,800 public school children in need come to Stewart House from many parts of NSW and the ACT. During their stay, children are provided with optometric, dental and medical treatment as well as emotional support. This is balanced with health and educational programs and out of school activities to boost their self-esteem and to promote a healthier lifestyle.
Children in the care of Stewart House attend a specific purpose school onsite for 8 days of their 12-day stay. The NSW Department of Education provides infrastructure and staffing support for this school. All others costs associated with the children’s stay are met from charitable donations.
Stewart House needs your support to ensure we can continue to provide important services to children.
During the program children:
Receive free eye, dental and health screening and treatment.Develop self-care and conflict resolutions skills.Learn to relax and overcome anxiety.Participate in excursions and activities to develop a broader outlook on life.Establish friendships and routines in a safe community.Increase their self-esteem.