01_202_0115_1_1
Assistance With Self-Care Activities in a STA - Saturday

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item (01_202_0115_1_1) is classified under the Core Support category, specifically the registration group Assistance with Daily Life Tasks in a Group or Shared Living Arrangement (0115).

Purpose of the Support Item This line item provides funding for additional one-on-one (1:1) support for a participant's self-care activities while they are staying in Short Term Accommodation and Assistance (STA), also known as respite care. It is specifically for support delivered on a Saturday.

What the Support Covers The support covers direct assistance with, or supervision of, daily personal tasks. This essential 1:1 assistance is provided in addition to the support already funded by the STA package. This may be required for a period of time where:

The standard Short Term Accommodation support is not at a 1:1 ratio, but the participant requires dedicated 1:1 support for specific self-care needs.

The STA support is already at a 1:1 ratio, but the participant requires a second support worker (more than 1:1) for a period due to complexity or specific needs.

Assistance generally includes support with personal care tasks such as dressing, bathing, personal hygiene, and mobility, all tailored to the participant's individual needs and personal support plan. The goal of this support is to enhance the participant's ability to manage their personal care tasks, promote autonomy, and ensure continuity of care, contributing to overall health and well-being during the STA period.

What is Excluded It is important to note that this line item does not include the cost of accommodation itself, as it is designed to cover the additional one-on-one support worker hours. Standard Short Term Accommodation and Assistance (STA) funding covers the basic costs of support, accommodation, food, and activities.