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Understand the essential requirements we use to ensure every prospective Resident is well suited to life at Sunfield
A step-by-step overview of how admissions work, from document submission to interviews and final assessment.
Clear information on our fees, payment terms, and what is included in the cost of care at Sunfield.
Learn how our three-month probationary period helps Residents settle in while ensuring a good fit for everyone involved.
Important information outlining our financial policies, payment expectations, and account management.
Get in touch with our team to ask questions, request more information, or start a conversation about admissions.
Choosing the right long-term home is about ensuring safety, stability, and the wellbeing of every Resident already living at Sunfield, as well as those seeking admission. Our screening criteria help us determine whether we are able to meet a prospective Resident’s needs within our structured, supported community environment, while maintaining a harmonious and secure setting for all.
Please ensure your potential Resident has:
1. Reached a minimum of 18 years of age, and is fully continent.
2. Been professionally diagnosed with an intellectual impairment
NB: We do not cater for autism, bipolar, schizophrenia, dementia, psychosis, or those with physically violent behaviour.
3. A full vaccination history with supporting documentation
4. Reproductive prevention undertaken.
5. No history of uncontrollable, antisocial, or deviant behaviour, ie, they are capable of living alongside others and working harmoniously as part of a supervised unit.
These criteria allow us to responsibly assess whether Sunfield can provide a safe, supportive, and appropriate long-term home for your loved one. If you are unsure whether your potential Resident meets these requirements, we encourage you to contact our admissions team to discuss your individual circumstances and receive guidance before proceeding further.
1. Check qualification against the Screening Criteria
2. Check affordability against the Fee Structure
3. Submit the following documents for admissions review:
NB: Should you require assistance in setting up a Trust, we can facilitate this for you
We understand that financial planning is an important part of choosing long-term care for your loved one. Our fee structure is designed to be transparent and predictable, allowing Guardians to plan with confidence while ensuring that Sunfield can continue to provide consistent, high-quality care in a stable and supportive environment.
If you have any questions regarding fees, payment options, or how the SASSA Grant applies, our team is available to discuss your circumstances and provide clarity. We encourage open conversations to ensure there is a shared understanding before the admissions process moves forward.
| Age at Admission | Intellectually Impaired | Downs Syndrome | Day Scholars |
| 18-40 | 14 565 | 14 565 | 5 500 |
| 41 | 15 720 | 16 080 | 5 500 |
| 42 | 15 850 | 16 700 | 5 500 |
| 43 | 15 890 | 16 810 | 5 500 |
| 44 | 15 960 | 17 060 | 5 500 |
| 45 | 16 090 | 17 100 | 5 500 |
| 46 | 16 210 | 17 100 | 5 500 |
| 47 | 16 330 | 17 100 | 5 500 |
| 48 | 16 450 | 17 100 | 5 500 |
| 49 | 16 690 | 17 100 | 5 500 |
| 50 | 16 810 | 17 100 | 5 500 |
| >51 | 17 100 | 17 100 | 5 500 |
NB: |
If the SASSA grant is ceded to Sunfield Home this amount is deducted off the above monthly fees. Depending on the specific needs of the intellectually impaired applicant, there may be further monthly costs associated with their care. |
Moving into a new home is a significant transition, and the probationary period allows both your loved one and the Sunfield team the time and space needed to ensure a comfortable, supported, and appropriate adjustment. This period is designed to prioritise the wellbeing of the Resident while carefully assessing whether Sunfield can meet their needs on a long-term basis.
At Sunfield we have a three (3) month probationary period to enable time for your Resident to settle in and become familiar with their new surroundings and make new friends.
During this time we assess a number of factors to ensure a good fit for both parties.
While not an exhaustive list, we aim to ascertain:
Our caring team will remain in contact with you to discuss the settling-in period, and at the end of the probationary period, one of four decisions will be made:
Throughout the probationary period, communication and transparency are key. Our team is committed to working closely with Guardians, sharing observations, addressing concerns early, and supporting informed decisions that are in the best interests of your loved one and the wider Sunfield community.
Sunfield Home is committed to providing stable, long-term care in a financially responsible and sustainable manner. As a non-profit organisation, the Home relies on a combination of government subsidies, donations and fundraising, and fees paid by parents and guardians to meet its operational and care-related costs. The Debtor’s Policy exists to ensure that this responsibility is managed fairly and transparently, in the best interests of all Residents and the wider Sunfield community.
The policy outlines how fees are raised and payable, the steps taken should accounts fall into arrears, and the processes followed to engage with parents or guardians where payment difficulties arise. Sunfield’s approach prioritises communication and reasonable engagement, with opportunities for discussion and payment arrangements wherever possible, while also recognising the Home’s obligation to recover outstanding fees to remain viable and equitable to all families.
For full details, including timelines, procedures, and the responsibilities of both the Home and parents or guardians, please download and review the Debtor’s Policy document below.
We understand that choosing the right long-term home for your loved one is a significant and often emotional decision. At Sunfield, our admissions process is guided by care, responsibility, and a commitment to ensuring the well-being of every Resident entrusted to us.
We encourage families to take the time to review the information provided and to reach out with any questions, so that decisions are made with clarity, confidence, and the best interests of all involved at heart.
If you would like to discuss admissions, clarify any of the information above, or explore whether Sunfield may be the right home for your loved one, our team is here to help. We welcome open conversations and are happy to guide you through the process with care and understanding.
Have any questions? Call or email our General Manager, Don Tully.