01_062_0115_1_1
STA And Assistance (Inc. Respite) - 1:3 - Weekday (Daily)

Line Item Description

NDIS Short Term Accommodation (STA) and Assistance (Including Respite) - 1:3 - Weekday (01_062_0115_1_1)

This NDIS support item falls under the Core Support Category and provides integrated, temporary support in a centre or group residence. It is commonly known as NDIS Respite and is delivered on weekdays. The support is designed to benefit both the participant and their informal support network.

Service Inclusions and Ratio

The line item 01_062_0115_1_1 covers a 24-hour period of integrated support in a group setting. The 1:3 ratio means that one support worker is shared among up to three NDIS participants throughout the weekday stay.

The funding is inclusive of all reasonable and necessary expenses within the 24-hour period, such as:

Accommodation

Food (meals and drinks)

Assistance with self-care activities (e.g., showering, dressing, toileting)

Support to participate in community access or group activities

Purpose and Benefits

Short Term Accommodation (STA), including Respite, offers a planned break for the participant's family and carers from their usual caring roles, helping to maintain their ongoing well-being and sustainability.

For the participant, STA provides an opportunity for a short stay away from home to:

Develop new skills and build capacity for greater independence.

Make new friends and enhance social interaction in a shared living environment.

Experience new activities and community participation opportunities.

STA is typically utilised for short blocks of time, such as up to 14 days at a time, allowing participants to achieve their goals while providing essential temporary relief for their support network. For longer-term housing arrangements, other options like Supported Independent Living (SIL) or Medium Term Accommodation (MTA) are generally more appropriate.