Respite care/Short Term Accommodation (STA)

An NDIS participant might be funded to facilitate respite in the NDIS plan, In addition to the government-funded programs available to support carers. Respite supports participants and their carers by giving carers short breaks to relieve their carer stress. It also gives participants time away from their friends, carers or families.

This will help participants to build up independence by having a short stay out of home to try new things, make new friends or develop new skills.

Temporary periods of extra personal supports also allows the participants remain at home when families and/or carers are not available

For carers, taking some time off can help them better manage their own health and improve their mental wellbeing.

Sometimes, unexpected changes happen to participants and their carers. In this case, it is important to have access to safe accommodation where you receive the care you need.