What is Short-Term Accommodation (STA)?
Under the NDIS, STA replaces what used to be called respite for people with a disability. STA is support where someone with a disability has a short stay away from home. This allows you to try new things, make friends and learn skills. It also gives your family or carers a short break from their caring role.
Short Term Accommodation at Easy Life Home Care
Our short-term Accommodation properties are a home away from home for people with a disability. Short Term Accommodation can assist with unexpected emergencies, housing gaps, transitional periods or allowing primary caregivers and people with a disability the time to temporarily focus on other responsibilities. A stay with us allows you to meet new people, try new things and recharge. STA means your family or carer can get some time to unwind too. It’s a win-win for you both!
What activities will I get to do?
Like respite, our Short-Term Accommodation services can give you the chance to meet new people and try new activities. This can be seeing the latest movie, going out for a meal, going to the beach, checking out a local attraction, or playing your favourite sport. No matter your age or tastes – there’s something for you. Chat to us about the different local options.
What support will Easy Life Home Care provide me?
All our properties are welcoming and well-equipped for people with a disability. Our staff will also make sure your support needs are met. This could include:
- Nutrition
- Meal planning and cooking
- Personal care such as showering and dressing
- Taking medication
If you prefer not to stay in one of our properties, we can also provide support in your own home.
How long can I stay in one of Easy Life Home Care’s properties?
Your funding in your NDIS plan will allow for up to 28-days a year in Short Term Accommodation. So, depending on your package, you could stay overnight, for a weekend, or a holiday. It’s up to you! This means you will stay with others who are about the same age.
NDIS Support Categories
Short Term Accommodation is funded under Core Supports – Assistance with Daily Life in your NDIS plan. If you need longer-term accommodation, other options such as Supported Independent Living are more likely to be included in your plan.
Please note: We bill in line with the NDIS Price Guide, which generally increases annually.
