Short-term accommodation is a support for when you need to live out of home for a short time. This could be to give carers a break from their caring role, known as ‘respite’, or it may help you out if your usual support network isn’t available for a short period. A short stay away from home also gives you a break, as well as the chance to try new things, make new friends or develop new skills.
- personal care
- food
- activities you and the provider agree to
- and of course accommodation.
The NDIS funds short-term accommodation under the Core Support category ‘Assistance with Daily Living’. Even though a quote is not required for the NDIS, The NDIS will decide if short-term accommodation is reasonable and necessary for you (and the amount of short-term accommodation funding you might get in your plan), depending on the level of support you require, the informal supports you have, your living situation and your goals. Examples could be:
- Someone with high support needs, whose informal supports (like a family member) need a break (respite care). This helps to make the informal support sustainable.
- Someone who wants to build their independence, so time away from their usual support network lets them work on their skills in a new environment.
- A young person with goals around increasing their community participation, who would benefit from attending a school holiday camp. This may also benefit their informal supports who may need to work during the school holidays.
You can use Careco Disability Support STA service if you are self, or plan-managed. You will need the appropriate funding in your Core budget. STA can be a stated item within a plan however as Core is flexible you can utilise your funding towards this if it works towards your goals. Usually, the NDIS will fund a maximum of 28 days of short-term accommodation per year. Short-term accommodation funding is flexible, so you can choose whether you want to use it all at once or spread it out over a period of time.
Careco Disability Support offers you with its Short Term Accommodation services 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.
Careco Disability Support arranges short-term accommodation options that are designed to promote confidence and independence within a safe, comfortable and supportive environment. Our qualified, experienced and caring team can provide 24/7 onsite assistance so that when you need us, we’re there. Need ideas or have questions about STA/ RESPITE and do more with your NDIS funding? We’re here to help, contact our team click here. or call us directly 0413 942 848
- Everybody needs a break sometimes! Respite care can help give you and your carer some valuable time apart by providing you with alternate, short-term accommodation.
- Respite care can be a fantastic opportunity to meet new friends, develop new skills and build your capacity and independence. Social activities that are designed to do exactly that.
- The NDIS provides funding based on your specific support needs and how your carer and/or informal support network are impacted. The more support you require, the more funding they’ll likely provide.
- The NDIS generally require a lot of evidence to give you STA funding. This should include formal documentation from an OT or other professional, as well as a letter from your informal support explaining why they need a break.
- STA a good stepping stone to gain independence, if that’s one of your NDIS goals!
The Resort is the perfect STA/ Respite destination for guests seeking an understated yet unique adventure, educational or nature based experience – right on Brisbane’s doorstep on the incredible Moreton Island.
Let us support you in achieving your NDIS goals with activities like Brisbane’s best Whale Watching Cruise, ATV Quad Bike Tours, Marine Discovery Cruise, the Desert Safari Tour with sand tobogganing, Snorkelling the Tangalooma Wrecks and so much more! The star attraction at the resort is the unique guest activity of hand feeding a pod of wild bottlenose dolphins!
Contact our team directly on 0413 942 848 or CLICK HERE to email us.
