Supanova Superheroes Community Care Sunset Haven Retreat
“Hi everyone, my name is Sharon Garcia. I was introduced to the Superheroes Community Care respite accommodation program while visiting my family in Nowra, New South Wales. A young lady accompanied me to Nowra for her respite holiday. Some of my family are volunteers and Directors of Superheroes Events Limited which runs Superheroes Community Care. They were holding a celebration high tea for their volunteers and we were invited to join them for an amazing occasion, where we were warmly welcomed and all had a wonderful time.
During the high tea, I had the opportunity to hear about the volunteer charity work of Superheroes Community Care and the sponsoring of short accommodation stays for families with chronically ill kids and families requiring benevolent assistance, at their respite retreats. Having being involved with respite care, I know how important the provision of this service is for these families and how much they need and would benefit from such a sponsored break.
After 20 amazing years at the end of 2023, I retired from teaching special-needs students. While teaching, I was inspired to provide respite and homeshare as a caregiver in my own home.Giving back to community and helping families in need is something I still continue to enjoy doing. Burnout is a real and present issue for families managing the challenges of providing 24/7 care for someone who has complex needs and disabilities. So to be able to provide respite care and assist provide families with a break from the difficulties they are experiencing is a special privilege. After sharing my story with Superheroes Community Care and hearing their story, I was keen to see if I could help by the offering of my home in Perth, Western Australia, to be used as a Superheroes Community Care respite retreat.
After many long conversations and subsequent agreement, I am delighted to be part of the Superheroes Community Care benevolent respite accommodation program. I am honoured to make my home available to be the new Superheroes Community Care Sunset Haven Retreat and the charity’s first respite retreat outside New South Wales.
Looking forward to being part of the Superheroes Community Care team and helping families in crisis and those requiring benevolent assistance.
With all my love and kindness. Sharon”
