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What is Respite Care & Short Term Accommodation?
Respite, also known as Short Term Accommodation (STA), gives NDIS participants a short stay away from home while their usual Carer Support take a break. A stay can include Personal Care, accommodation, meals and agreed activities, giving participants the chance to try new experiences and build independence
New Experiences
Participants can try new activities, places and routines.
Builds Independence
Develops daily living and social skills away from home.
Keeps Care Sustainable
Helps maintain current living arrangements over the long term.
How Respite Care & Short Term Accommodation Can Help
Personal Care
Support with showering, dressing, meals and medication during the stay.
Accommodation & Meals
A safe, supported place to stay, with meals included.
Activities & Community
Planned outings and activities agreed with the provider.
Social Connection
Opportunities to meet new people and make friends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Respite?
Respite, or Short Term Accommodation (STA), provides support for NDIS participants who need to stay away from home for a brief period. This funding is also designed to give carers a temporary break from their usual routines. Respite is ideal when a participant's usual support network is temporarily unavailable and can include personal care, accommodation, meals and pre-agreed activities with the provider.
Benefits of a short stay away from home
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How to access Respite funding in your NDIS plan
If your Core budget includes funding, it can be used for Short Term Accommodation (STA). The NDIS generally provides up to 28 days of STA per year, which can be used flexibly - such as in blocks of up to 14 days or one weekend per month. Effectively utilising STA funding allows both participants and their carers to take essential breaks and recharge.
How can Karista help?
Karista offers a free and independent service that connects you with Respite, Short Term Accommodation and other disability services based on your unique needs and goals. Simply fill out the form and our experienced Client Services team will match you with available NDIS providers in your local area.
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Super helpful, I have been thrown with all the different NDIS terms and things needed Isabelle really helped me understand and she organised everything for me 10/10
corey lorite
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The help i got today was nothing but outstanding. Emily helped me with something I had been trying to do for months., without any help from who i contacted. She was so much help and support to me, so much appreciated.
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