Short Term Accommodation
NCS Short Term Accommodation is your home away from home.
Your second home is NCS Short-Term Housing.
Short Term Accommodation (STA) is a type of NDIS housing designed to give you time away from your caring responsibilities. This may be a result of your absence or just a need for some downtime to unwind and recharge. Eligible NDIS participants with funding for short-term accommodations (STA) can stay up to 14 days away from their usual residence.
While your loved one is looked after, a carer can enjoy:
The NDIS usually Funds for up to 28 days of STA per year, giving you the freedom to choose when you need this type of accommodation. Use it all at once over a 14-day period, or pick and choose specific weekends throughout the year.
Looking for temporary housing? We are aware that a sudden need for short-term care may develop for a variety of reasons.
Our Short-term Accommodation is an upper-edge respite program that will take care of your loved one in a homey and stress-free environment. They make the perfect extended vacation house or weekend escape for people with disabilities. Respite care can improve a family’s ability to care for a loved one with a disability and preserve their relationship.
What’s included?
The environment at NCS Respite is warm and welcoming. You can play and socialise in a safe environment.
24 hour access to a fully staffed, self-contained, and accessible residence
All meals are served throughout the day, including breakfast, lunch, supper, morning and afternoon tea.
There is always someone to offer support and personal care.
There are many enjoyable activities accessible, such as fairs, concerts, football, and picnics.
Is short-term housing protected by the NDIS?
Many persons switching to the NDIS may find respite to be a perplexing topic. In order to satisfy the needs of persons with disabilities, the NDIA now recognises the need of caregivers and families preserving their health, wellbeing, and resilience.
Plans may include up to three tiers of respite-like supports for funding:
Level 1: 7 to 14 days annually so the caregiver can participate in important activities
Level 2: 14 to 28 days annually with a plan to develop skills for a future of independence.
Level 3: The equivalent of 28 days a year, when the carer offers assistance the majority of the time and informal assistance is at risk of ceasing because of the severity of the assistance needed or serious behavioural problems.
If you qualify for respite money, it will also cover the costs of temporary housing in a group house, usually for up to 14 days at a time. Support for self-care, food, and activities will also be included.