When life’s daily routines become overwhelming, or your regular caregivers need a break, accessing short-term solutions can be invaluable. NDIS short-term accommodation (STA) and respite services are designed to provide you and your caregivers with some temporary relief.
The NDIS’s STA services can be used anywhere across the country – whether you want to stay locally or travel interstate by paying for your own flights, you can choose where you’d like to go. It can be a great chance for you to have new experiences and meet new people.
If you’re considering NDIS short term accommodation or respite, reach out to New Growth. We’ll help you find the most suitable home away from home.
NDIS STA includes various forms of temporary housing that give you a change of scenery and support your independence while offering respite for caregivers. This service includes all the support you usually receive at home, such as assistance with daily life, personal care, and participation in community activities. It can also include meals and activities in some circumstances.
Eligibility for NDIS STA is based on your NDIS plan, designed for those who need a short break from their usual care arrangements. This could be because of your usual caregivers being temporarily unavailable, or as a way for you to experience new surroundings.
It’s an opportunity to trial new living arrangements, meet new people, or participate in activities that contribute to your skills and independence. For caregivers it provides essential downtime, helping sustain their ability to provide you support over the long term.
Our team can help you:
Managing your budget to fit in respite or STA can be difficult, but New Growth is here to help. Your support coordinator can help you throughout the process of finding, applying for, and booking suitable STA – and even organise a support worker to accompany you on the trip if you need to travel. Whatever you need, we’re here to make it happen. Reach out to us to start planning your time away.
NDIS-funded respite provides essential breaks for families and carers through Short Term Accommodation (STA), but eligibility depends on your plan, accommodation choices require careful consideration, and understanding the rules helps avoid funding issues.
NDIS participants can access various employment funding options including standard employment supports, Disability Employment Services, and specialist coordination, though finding effective providers and accommodating employers often requires careful research and advocacy.
The NDIS can fund vehicle modifications that are necessary for driving or travelling safely due to your disability, but won't pay for the vehicle itself. You'll need an occupational therapist assessment and must meet specific criteria around vehicle age and modification necessity.
The NDIS funds a wide range of assistive technology items including mobility aids, communication devices, home modifications, and daily living equipment, with approval based on individual assessments by allied health professionals rather than a standard list.
NDIS plans contain both flexible funding categories that allow cross-category spending and stated supports with specific restrictions, but unclear NDIA guidance creates confusion for participants and support coordinators about what's actually allowed.
NDIS consumables are everyday items that help manage your disability needs, from continence products to cooling bedding, but claiming them requires proper documentation and understanding of stricter approval criteria since late 2023.
The NDIS can fund home modifications to improve safety and independence, ranging from minor changes under $10,000 to complex structural alterations, with approval depending on proper assessment documentation and following specific NDIA processes.
NDIS transport funding can be optimised through choosing between direct payments or in-plan reimbursement, understanding provider travel charges, and advocating for appropriate funding levels based on your transport needs.
Services include accommodation, personal care, recreational activities, and support tailored to the participant’s needs.
Stays can vary, typically ranging from a night to a few weeks, depending on individual circumstances and plan allocations.
Activities are tailored to the interests and needs of the participants and can include outings, social activities, and in-house entertainment.
In certain circumstances, emergency respite can be arranged, although it’s best to plan respite stays in advance.
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