Short-term accommodation can offer adults with disabilities a change from their usual supportv arrangements while allowing family members and other primary informal carers to take a break from their caring responsibilities. Depending on individual needs, this might involve spending a weekend in supported accommodation, staying with a private host or receiving assistance in a different living environment. Under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), eligible participants may access
Short-Term Accommodation (STA) funding to receive disability-related assistance while spending time apart from their primary informal supports.
Regular Short-Term Respite Stays
Some participants prefer regular, shorter stays rather than using their short-term accommodation funding all at once. For example, they may arrange accommodation for one weekend each month or a few days every couple of months. This arrangement allows participants to continue receiving their usual disability- related assistance while their primary informal supports have time for other responsibilities. Regular stays may also help maintain established family support arrangements over the longer term.
Short-Term Accommodation for Complex Support Needs
Some adults require high-intensity assistance or complex behavioural support that must continue during a temporary stay. In these circumstances, participants need an NDIS service provider capable of delivering complex support. This may involve appropriately trained support workers or arrangements with existing providers who understand their individual requirements. The NDIS considers these needs when determining suitable short-term accommodation funding, including whether individual or shared support arrangements are appropriate.
Individual and Shared Accommodation with Disability Support
Adults with disabilities may choose individual accommodation, such as a hotel or motel, or shared accommodation, such as a cabin, depending on their goals and support needs. Participants can receive assistance with personal care and everyday activities, either individually or through shared support arrangements. The NDIS may also fund eligible assistance needed to participate in community activities, although participants must cover the activity costs themselves.
As a registered NDIS service provider, Ave Maria recognise the importance of individual choice, appropriate disability support and maintaining independence. Understanding the different NDIS short- term accommodation arrangements can help adults with disabilities and their families make informed decisions about temporary support and respite care. Contact Ave Maria to discuss your short-term accommodation requirements and explore suitable support options.
