How does NDIS respite / short term accommodation STA work?
What is STA?
Short Term Accommodation (STA), including respite, is a NDIS support, to support people with disability to have a short stay away from their usual home (up to 14 days at a time, 28 days per year). Short term accommodation includes personal care, accommodation, food and activities you and the provider agree to.
STA funding can be used for:
respite you and your carers, giving your carers a short break from their caring role.
your usual support network isn’t available for a short period
There are various types of STA
1 on 1 short term care - you are paired up with a support worker for a period of time that suits your particular needs.
Group short term options – you can participate in other people who may have similar needs and interests and enjoy participating in a group respite activity
Overnight or weekend facility-based support – your needs and interests align with shared STA facilities.
How does STA fund and get STA included in my plan
NDIS funds STA under the Core Support category ‘Assistance with Daily Living’ (Category 1). STA support includes personal care, accommodation, food and activities you and the provider agree to. NDIS supports must meet the reasonable and necessary criteria. The NDIS will consider the following aspects when they think about include STA into your plan:
the need for Short Term Accommodation is related to your disability
it helps you pursue your goals
it helps you to participate in the community
it’s value for money
how much support your family and other informal supports provide.
If your situation has changed and you need STA, you can ask for a plan reassessment (review) if there is not enough money in your current plan.
How do I find a STA provider?
There are many specialized STA provider in NSW. The types of accommodations are range from small to large homes, hotel-style facilities and day-center settings. The types of services and activities provided by the STA provider are varied as well. Please note that the process of researching and settling in appropriate STA is often overwhelmed. Especially, if your carers isn’t available at this period.
If you have any questions about STA or on urgent to find a STA, please submit your enquiries in our website or contact us. Our well-trained and full-knowledge support coordinators are here to help you with exploring the best STA options and providers for you.
Let’s meet Megan
Our lovely client Megan (name unidentified) lives with intellectual disability and epilepsy. She was supported by her mom & dad for all her personal care needs and daily living. We supported Megan since we stepped in her case last year. Then, Megan was linked to a respite care as STA under her Core Support is allocated. Crafted all the needs of Megan at the STA respite where is suitated in a resort type complex and Megan enjoys all those funs activities enabling her independent. As a result, mum & dad can have a break and are able to sustain in a long run.