01_204_0115_1_1
Assistance With Self-Care Activities in a STA - Public Holiday

Line Item Description

This NDIS support item (01_204_0115_1_1) is classified under the Core Support category, within the registration group for Assistance with Daily Life Tasks in a Group or Shared Living Arrangement (0115).

Purpose of the Support Item

This support is specifically designed to provide additional one-on-one (1:1) assistance for a participant's self-care and personal activities while they are staying in Short Term Accommodation and Assistance (STA), also known as respite. This particular line item is designated for services delivered on a Public Holiday, reflecting the higher wage costs associated with providing support on these national/state-recognized days.

It funds the supplementary support worker hours that are needed in addition to the support component already included in the standard daily STA rate. This is typically used when a participant requires dedicated 1:1 support for personal tasks due to the complexity, intensity, or high-level nature of their support needs, or if more than one support worker is required simultaneously for a period (e.g., a 2:1 ratio).

What the Support Covers

The funding covers direct, hourly support for daily personal tasks during the Public Holiday of an STA stay. This includes, but is not limited to, hands-on assistance or active supervision with:

Personal hygiene routines (showering, bathing, grooming, oral care).

Assistance with dressing and undressing.

Help with mobility and transfers within the accommodation setting.

Active support required for meals and medication prompts during the designated Public Holiday hours.

The core objective is to ensure the participant's complex or intensive personal care needs are met consistently, maintaining their safety and well-being while enjoying their time away in STA.

Important Note

This support item covers the cost of the support worker hours only at the Public Holiday rate and does not include the cost of accommodation, food, or negotiated activity expenses, which are covered by the main STA and Assistance daily rate support item.