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STA And Assistance (Inc. Respite) - 1:1 - Weekday (Daily)

Line Item Description

This line item is part of the Core - Assistance with Daily Life support category and is used for booking Short Term Accommodation (STA), including respite care, for a participant requiring a 1:1 support ratio on a weekday.

Purpose and Scope
This support provides temporary, integrated support for participants who may need a comprehensive level of care that is different from their usual living arrangements. It is designed for short periods, typically up to 14 days at a time, and can be used in a few key situations:

Short Term Accommodation: For a temporary stay in a group residence or centre-based facility.

Respite Care: To support ongoing caring arrangements by providing the participant's carer with a short break from their responsibilities.

The daily rate for this support is all-inclusive for a 24-hour period.

Key Usage Rules

Support Ratio: This specific line item is for a 1 staff member to 1 participant (1:1) support ratio.

Claiming Period: It applies to support delivered on a Weekday.

Price Negotiation: If a participant receives substantially less than 24 hours of assistance (for example, arriving late in the evening and leaving early the next morning), it may be appropriate for the provider and participant to negotiate a lower price than the maximum limit.

Cancellations: Providers can claim for a Short Notice Cancellation - 7 days using this support item, subject to the rules in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements.