The house is located on the rural fringe of Castlemaine and features:

• Spacious landscaped grounds in a rural environment.
• All abilities bathrooms
• All abilities kitchen with adjustable bench heights.
• Two large living areas with abundant natural lighting
• Four bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. 
• An area at one end of the respite house can be closed off, to create a private space with access to a lounge area, bathroom, kitchenette and bedroom when requested or required. 
• Large meeting room with board table and kitchenette. 
• Staff sleepover area and office space. 
• Fully equipped laundry facilities.
• Amicus vehicle to access the community.

Participants staying at Melissa Court are provided with a high level of choice when choosing activities. Each participant is provided one-to-one support from experienced support workers.

The house features Wi-Fi access, card and board games, space to dance and sing and a relaxing outdoor area. 

• There are also opportunities for skill development, such as:
• Purchasing groceries and preparing meals in the all-abilities kitchen. 
• Household chores – doing laundry, vacuuming and general housework and gardening
• Other activities if you just want to kick back and relax –
• Watching a movie, TV, or listening to music
• Doing craft activities such as painting and mindfulness colouring-in.
• Enjoying the view, watching the abundance of wildlife that live to visit Melissa Court – kangaroos and birds.

Staff work with participants to plan activities in the community, such as: 

• Browsing local op shops
• Strolling through the beautiful Castlemaine gardens
• Visiting local places to have a coffee and cake while watching the world go by.

Join us at Melissa Court for a tranquil beautiful bush setting where you will get to relax and unwind while also getting the opportunity to work on your goals in a facility that caters for all need.