Respite Care Services and Short Term Respite Care
Our respite care services provide short term respite care for individuals and families who need a genuine break, while ensuring safe, supportive, and personalised care.
We offer flexible respite options in-home or in the community, designed to support both participants and carers. Our approach focuses on comfort, consistency, and creating a positive experience for everyone involved.
What respite can look like
Short term respite care can include in-home support, community-based activities, or planned short stays, depending on your needs, preferences, and NDIS plan.
1:1 Respite Care Support
Support that stays steady, responsive, and paced around the person.
Personalised Respite Care Planning
We learn what helps, what doesn’t, and what a “good day” looks like.
Flexible Short Term Respite Care
Quiet time counts. So does community time. We follow the person’s lead.
How respite is planned
Our respite care services are carefully planned to ensure comfort, safety, and a positive experience for both participants and carers, with support tailored to individual needs and routines.
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We listen first
We learn what matters, what helps, and what gets in the way. That includes routines, communication, sensory needs, health and safety considerations, and what a “good day” looks like.
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We plan with you, not for you
Together we create a simple, practical plan that supports comfort, choice, and continuity. It might include preferred routines, meal support, transport preferences, and strategies that help someone regulate when things feel too much.
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We check in and adjust
Respite should reduce stress, not add to it. We reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and what needs changing. The plan can grow slowly, at a pace that feels safe.
Example itinerary module
A three-day respite itinerary (1:1 support)
Every itinerary is personalised. This example shows the kind of structure and care we aim for, with flexibility built in. It is designed to support comfort, regulation, and meaningful time, while keeping transitions clear and pressure low.
FAQs
What is Short Term Respite (formerly Short Term Accommodation or STA)?
Short Term Respite is NDIS-funded support that gives a person time away from their usual care arrangements, while their primary informal supports take a short break.
How many days of Short Term Respite can you use each year?
The NDIA generally funds up to 28 days per year, usually with a limit of up to 14 days at a time (eligibility and plan funding can vary).
What does Short Term Respite funding typically cover?
NDIA guidance describes this support as a package and may include agreed supports and activities during the stay, depending on the arrangement and what’s considered reasonable and necessary in the plan.
Can Short Term Respite be used flexibly (for example, weekends or blocks)?
Yes. NDIA guidance notes it can often be used flexibly, such as a block of days (up to the usual limit) or smaller, regular breaks, as long as it aligns with the plan and funding.
What’s the difference between Short Term Respite and Medium Term Accommodation (MTA) or SIL?
Short Term Respite is intended for short breaks (generally within the 28-day annual guideline), while other home and living supports may apply for longer-term accommodation needs.
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