Short Term Accommodation

Short Term Accommodation

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Short Term Accommodation NDIS

Under the NDIS, Short Term Accommodation (STA) is a place to stay when you need to live out of home for a short period of time. This includes respite care while your usual carer takes a break.

A short stay away from home—in a safe and supported environment—has many benefits for NDIS participants and their loved ones. Staying somewhere temporarily can provide you with:

  • an opportunity to try new activities and find a new passion in life
  • a friendly environment where you can socialise and make new friends
  • assistance to make living in the community more sustainable
  • a chance for your usual support network to take a break for holidays, work or appointments
  • a chance to learn new skills and increase your capacity for independence
  • somewhere safe to stay if your usual carer is unavailable for a short period of time

Under the NDIS, STA can be included in your plan, and includes accommodation, personal care, meals, and activities agreed on by you and your accommodation provider. Short Term Accommodation usually funded for up to 28 days per year, and you can use this flexibly to suit your schedule. For example, you could use it all in one go, or up to 14 days at a time for NDIS holiday accommodation throughout the year. Or you might want to use one weekend a month as a chance to get away from your usual home for a while.

Short Term Accommodation with Home Caring

With local teams around Australia, Home Caring provides a wide range of quality STA accommodation options in the following areas:

Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Gold coast
Sunshine coast
Caboolture
Geelong
Wollongong
Newcastle
NSW South Coast (Nowra)

As registered NDIS short-term accommodation providers, we offer comfortable and modern homes where you can stay for up to 28 days, with all of the supports you need. This is a great option for NDIS participants who need respite care, or who want to enjoy a change of scenery from their usual home.

Our Short Term Disability Accommodation also offers plenty of opportunities to try new hobbies, learn skills, and take part in enjoyable activities—either on your own, or with the company of others. All of our activities are designed to enhance your independence and build capacity, with all of the supports you need to ensure a safe and enjoyable stay. Our teams are committed to creating a great experience for participants, so they finish their time with us refreshed and enriched.

NDIS Short Term Accommodation Sydney

Home Caring provides quality Short Term Accommodation NDIS in Sydney’s suburbs. Our culturally diverse teams help NDIS participants from all walks of life learn new skills, increase capacity and take part in fun hobbies, while enjoying some time away from home. We also provide respite care for those who need a place to stay while their usual carer is away.

NDIS Short Term Accommodation in Melbourne 

Our disability short term accommodation in Melbourne is a great opportunity to have a change of scenery while your usual carer has a break. We offer disability short stays and holiday accommodation, respite care, and even Medium Term Accommodation, with a wide range of engaging activities to enjoy.

NDIS Short Term Accommodation Gold Coast

Our NDIS holiday accommodation on the Gold Coast includes capacity building activities, fun hobbies, an opportunity to learn new skills, enriching day programs and more – all in a safe and welcoming environment in beautiful locations. We also provide Specialist Disability Accommodation for those looking for a more permanent place to live in the community.

NDIS Short Term Accommodation Brisbane

Home Caring offers NDIS short term accommodation Brisbane to give usual carers a break, while people with disability can enjoy some time in the community. With plenty of activities, day trips, fitness activities, programs (for example, art therapy sessions) and new experiences on offer, it’s an enriching time for everyone involved.

NDIS Short Term Accommodation Caboolture

Home Caring provides NDIS short term accommodation for mental health and wellbeing. Take the opportunity to have some time away from your usual home, where you can recharge and experience fun activities and day programs while learning valuable life skills. We offer week-long stays, weekend stays and short stays for a 24-hour period, with nutritious meals included.

NDIS Short Term Accommodation Geelong

Our Short Term Accommodation (STA) respite care in Geelong provides a supportive and engaging environment for participants to live in for a short while, while your primary carer take a break. Our respite options and NDIS short term accommodation is for up to 28 days, and can be broken up to suit your schedule. We also offer emergency respite accommodation for those who need it.

NDIS Short Term Accommodation Wollongong

As Short Term Accommodation NDIS providers, Home Caring provides NDIS accommodation for people in Wollongong to temporarily stay with their informal support network takes a break. Take the opportunity to learn new skills and take part in capacity-building group activities for independent living at home, with a range of supports and assistive technology available for daily living.

NDIS Short Term Accommodation Newcastle

Home Caring provides Short Term Accommodation and assistance with the NDIS in Newcastle and surrounding suburbs. Our appealing homes provide a great place to stay, while having all the support you need, such as personal supports, constant care, help with daily tasks, meal preparation, community participation and nursing services. We also provide Medium Term Accommodation for those who need to stay somewhere for longer.

NDIS Short Term Accommodation NSW South Coast (Nowra)

If you’re looking for short stay disability accommodation on the NSW South Coast, our team based in Nowra can help. With years of Short Term Accommodations & assistance behind us, we’re well-placed to support you away from home with individual care and disability respite services, so your informal supports can take a break with a mind at ease. We have plenty of NDIS STA and accessible accommodation options to suit a variety of needs, including emergency respite care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Short Term and Medium Term Accommodation?

The NDIS funds different accommodation types for people living with disability. Short Term Accommodation is a short stay away from home – up to 14 days at a time – to give you a change of scenery. It’s an opportunity for your usual carer to take a break from their caring responsibilities, while you stay somewhere that helps you reach your goals.

Medium Term Accommodation is a temporary place to stay for participants who are waiting to move into their long-term home, but can’t move in yet because their supports aren’t ready. It is generally funded for up to 90 days, and is included in your NDIS plan as part of other home and living supports.

Funding to support your holiday or a short trip away can be considered reasonable and necessary – if it supports the goals in your NDIS plan. This could include funding for a support worker to accompany you on a trip, special equipment, or specialised services that help you achieve more independence, enjoy social participation, and improve your health and wellbeing.

Keep in mind that you won’t be able to claim everyday expenses related to travelling, such as meals out, transport to and from different places, and accommodation.

Short Term Accommodation can be a way of providing respite care, so your usual carer has an opportunity to take a break. While they can take a break from their caring responsibilities, you can stay in Short Term Accommodation and have an opportunity to enjoy a change of scenery, while developing your skills and trying fun new things.

The amount of funding you receive for STA depends on how much support you need. The more work your carer does to take care of you, the more breaks they may need to take, and so the more funding you’ll receive for STA—up to 28 days a year.

The NDIA may fund Short Term Accommodation if you’re supported by your family or informal supports, it helps you maintain functional capacity, it helps increase your independence, or it helps you do more activities. Short Term Accommodation also needs to support you to pursue your goals – for example, helping you build life skills, or increasing your social participation.

If you would like to have Short Term Accommodation included in your NDIS plan, chat to your planner or Local Area Coordinator at your next review or initial planning meeting. You will be required to give evidence as to how Short Term Accommodation could benefit you, such as a report from a therapist. If you don’t agree with the decision made, you can ask for an internal review.

The NDIA usually funds Short Term Accommodation for up to 28 days in a year. You may be able to use it in a block of up to 14 days at once, or spread it out throughout the year (e.g. using STA for one weekend a month).

To find a provider who offers Short Term Accommodation in Australia, you can use the Provider Finder on the NDIS participant portal (called myplace) or research providers in your local area by chatting to your Local Area Coordinator (LAC).

Home Caring provides excellent Short Term Accommodation options in locations around Australia. You’ll have an opportunity to have fun, try new things and learn valuable skills, while your carer can take a break and recharge. For more information, please get in touch with our friendly team. We’d love to help.

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’Twas the Friday before Christmas & all through the land, Home Caring united, a festive day so grand. With our staff and clients together as one, We celebrated Christmas, full of love and fun. From Craigieburn’s cheer to South Perth’s delight, Rockhampton’s joy sparkled so bright. Campbelltown gathered, Hurstville did too, Smithfield and Altona also spread Christmas hues. With laughter and love felt far and wide, Our epic Christmas parties warmed hearts inside. A shoutout to every team who made it so sweet— This festive season you’ve made it complete! 🎄🩵 #HomeCaringChristmas #TogetherAsOne #FestiveJoy #MeaningfulConnections #CelebratingCare #haveahollyjollychristmas

’Twas the Friday before Christmas & all through the land,
Home Caring united, a festive day so grand.
With our staff and clients together as one,
We celebrated Christmas, full of love and fun.

From Craigieburn’s cheer to South Perth’s delight,
Rockhampton’s joy sparkled so bright.
Campbelltown gathered, Hurstville did too,
Smithfield and Altona also spread Christmas hues.

With laughter and love felt far and wide,
Our epic Christmas parties warmed hearts inside.
A shoutout to every team who made it so sweet—
This festive season you’ve made it complete! 🎄🩵

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The Australian Government has announced significant changes to the aged care system introducing the Support at Home program set to commence on 1 July 2025. This initiative aims to enhance support for older Australians enabling them to remain in their homes longer and receive more personalised care. Key Features of the Support at Home Program: • Reduced Wait Times: The program will shorten the waiting period for in-home aged care services ensuring timely assistance for those in need. • Tailored Support Levels: Support at Home introduces eight levels of ongoing care replacing the previous four, to better match individual needs. • No Caps on Cleaning and Gardening: Unlike previous programs there will be no annual caps on cleaning and gardening services allowing for more comprehensive support. • Care Management Cap: A 10% cap on care management costs will remain in place to maintain affordability. • Assistive Technology Access: The program will expedite access to assistive devices like walkers and wheelchairs enhancing mobility and independence. • Increased Support Funding: The maximum support level will rise from $61,000 to $78,000, providing more resources for those with complex needs. • Restorative and Allied Health Services: There will be a temporary funding boost for restorative and allied health services, aiding recovery and well-being. • Palliative Care Support: The program includes provisions for palliative care allowing older Australians to spend their final weeks at home surrounded by loved ones. Staged Implementation of Price Caps: Price caps on services will be phased in starting from 1 July 2026. For the first year providers will continue to set their own prices similar to the current Home Care Packages program. In early 2025, consultations will be held with older people, advocates, families, carers and the sector to ensure fair pricing and robust consumer protections during this transition. No Worse Off Principle: To protect existing Home Care Package recipients, the government has introduced the “No Worse Off” principle: • Grandfathering: Individuals approved for a Home Care Package as of 12 September 2024 will transition to the new system without financial disadvantage. • Fee Structure: If you were a full-rate pensioner paying no fees under your Home Care Package as of 12 September 2024, you will continue to pay no fees under Support at Home. If you were required to pay fees, you will pay the same or less under the new program. At Home Caring we are dedicated to supporting our older community members through these changes. We are committed to ensuring the financial safety and well-being of our clients providing personalised care that aligns with the new Support at Home program. Our team is here to assist you in navigating these updates, ensuring you receive the care and support you deserve. 🩵 For more detailed information please refer to the Department of Health and Aged Care’s consumer fact sheet: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/ publications/support-at-home-program-fact-sheet-changes-to-support-at-home-pricing-arrangements-for-older-people-families-and-carers?language=en

The Australian Government has announced significant changes to the aged care system introducing the Support at Home program set to commence on 1 July 2025. This initiative aims to enhance support for older Australians enabling them to remain in their homes longer and receive more personalised care.

Key Features of the Support at Home Program:

• Reduced Wait Times: The program will shorten the waiting period for in-home aged care services ensuring timely assistance for those in need.

• Tailored Support Levels: Support at Home introduces eight levels of ongoing care replacing the previous four, to better match individual needs.

• No Caps on Cleaning and Gardening: Unlike previous programs there will be no annual caps on cleaning and gardening services allowing for more comprehensive support.

• Care Management Cap: A 10% cap on care management costs will remain in place to maintain affordability.

• Assistive Technology Access: The program will expedite access to assistive devices like walkers and wheelchairs enhancing mobility and independence.

• Increased Support Funding: The maximum support level will rise from $61,000 to $78,000, providing more resources for those with complex needs.

• Restorative and Allied Health Services: There will be a temporary funding boost for restorative and allied health services, aiding recovery and well-being.

• Palliative Care Support: The program includes provisions for palliative care allowing older Australians to spend their final weeks at home surrounded by loved ones.

Staged Implementation of Price Caps:

Price caps on services will be phased in starting from 1 July 2026. For the first year providers will continue to set their own prices similar to the current Home Care Packages program. In early 2025, consultations will be held with older people, advocates, families, carers and the sector to ensure fair pricing and robust consumer protections during this transition.

No Worse Off Principle:

To protect existing Home Care Package recipients, the government has introduced the “No Worse Off” principle:

• Grandfathering: Individuals approved for a Home Care Package as of 12 September 2024 will transition to the new system without financial disadvantage.

• Fee Structure: If you were a full-rate pensioner paying no fees under your Home Care Package as of 12 September 2024, you will continue to pay no fees under Support at Home. If you were required to pay fees, you will pay the same or less under the new program.

At Home Caring we are dedicated to supporting our older community members through these changes. We are committed to ensuring the financial safety and well-being of our clients providing personalised care that aligns with the new Support at Home program. Our team is here to assist you in navigating these updates, ensuring you receive the care and support you deserve. 🩵

For more detailed information please refer to the Department of Health and Aged Care’s consumer fact sheet: www.health.gov.au/resources/ publications/support-at-home-program-fact-sheet-changes-to-support-at-home-pricing-arrangements-for-older-people-families-and-carers?language=en ... See MoreSee Less

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Happy Friday HC fam! Sending love from our wonderful Home Caring Craigieburn team! It’s been an incredibly productive week filled with exciting events across Australia and we couldn’t be more thrilled about what’s to come. As the new year approaches we’re counting down the days to continue growing innovating and supporting our cherished clients with the care they deserve 🩵 ... See MoreSee Less

What an incredible way to wrap up the year! Yesterday Home Caring proudly co-hosted the Merry & Mingle event alongside our NSW RM Zoë and Hannah from the Connector Co team and it was nothing short of inspiring. Together we raised an incredible $1,300 for Lou’s Place, supporting women in need this festive season. This means around 20 women will receive vital support over Christmas—what a gift to be part of something so meaningful! The energy in the room was contagious and the heartfelt insights shared by Chris Mahoney from CM Wellness and Amy Dillon from Mynd & Me left us feeling empowered and inspired. Chris’s breathwork session reminded us all of the importance of mindfulness especially during this busy holiday period. It was also truly special to see so many familiar faces from across our Home Caring network with teams from Baulkham Hills, Sutherland Shire and Campbelltown coming together to show their support. The sense of community, compassion and connection in the room was a testament to the incredible people we work alongside every day. A huge thank you to everyone who attended, supported and donated - your generosity will leave a lasting impact 🩵 #SupportingCommunities #MindfulConnections #NDISWellness #WomenHelpingWomen #HolidayCareAndCompassion

What an incredible way to wrap up the year! Yesterday Home Caring proudly co-hosted the Merry & Mingle event alongside our NSW RM Zoë and Hannah from the Connector Co team and it was nothing short of inspiring. Together we raised an incredible $1,300 for Lou’s Place, supporting women in need this festive season. This means around 20 women will receive vital support over Christmas—what a gift to be part of something so meaningful! The energy in the room was contagious and the heartfelt insights shared by Chris Mahoney from CM Wellness and Amy Dillon from Mynd & Me left us feeling empowered and inspired. Chris’s breathwork session reminded us all of the importance of mindfulness especially during this busy holiday period.

It was also truly special to see so many familiar faces from across our Home Caring network with teams from Baulkham Hills, Sutherland Shire and Campbelltown coming together to show their support. The sense of community, compassion and connection in the room was a testament to the incredible people we work alongside every day. A huge thank you to everyone who attended, supported and donated - your generosity will leave a lasting impact 🩵

#SupportingCommunities #MindfulConnections #NDISWellness #WomenHelpingWomen #HolidayCareAndCompassion ... See MoreSee Less

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