Short term respite in Melbourne was previously called Short Term Accommodation (STA). It provides disability-related support during a planned break from your usual informal care arrangements. This helps your family, friends or carers continue their caring role.
Before we agree to services, we discuss your funded plan, usual support needs, accessibility and routines. We also check current availability. Our assistance is everyday support-worker care. We do not offer nursing, clinical or high-intensity personal care.
Eligible funding may cover everyday disability support and standard accommodation. This depends on your plan and current NDIS rules. The funding does not cover food, meals, holiday packages or entertainment costs. We explain support arrangements and any separate costs before we agree on a booking.
Read the official NDIS short-term accommodation guidance or explore our home-and-living options. You can also send an enquiry or referral. Short term respite is not a holiday, general emergency housing or a long-term housing solution.
A successful respite stay should feel safe, purposeful, and enjoyable. First, we learn about the participant’s usual routines, interests, strengths, and support plan. Next, we agree on activities and the level of assistance required. Throughout the stay, we focus on dignity, choice, and consistent care. As a result, participants can enjoy a positive experience while families and carers have time to rest.
For families and carers, planned respite can provide time to rest, attend appointments, or manage other responsibilities. Meanwhile, the participant continues receiving agreed disability support in a safe setting. We confirm routines and communication arrangements before the stay begins.
For example, participants may choose suitable recreation, community activities, creative interests, or relaxed time at the accommodation. We discuss activities in advance. Then we plan them around the participant’s preferences, support needs, safety, and NDIS goals.
In addition, a short stay may offer chances to practise cooking, personal routines, communication, decision-making, and social participation. We tailor skill-building to the participant. It should feel supportive, achievable, and connected to their individual goals.
Above all, we must safely plan every Short Term Accommodation Melbourne stay. Before accepting a booking, we review relevant support plans, medication information, accessibility, communication, risks, and staffing needs. Availability and the support we offer depend on the participant’s assessed needs and the agreed service arrangement.
