01_206_0115_1_1
Short Term Accommodation - Sleepover

Line Item Description

Line item 01_206_0115_1_1 provides funding for a Short Term Accommodation Sleepover, allowing participants to have mutually rewarding time apart from their primary informal supports overnight. This support ensures participants continue receiving the assistance they need while giving their family and friends a short break from their usual unpaid caring responsibilities.

Inclusions
* Duration Limits: Funding generally covers up to 14 days at a time, and for up to 28 days per year.
* Accommodation: Includes standard accommodation that is clean and comfortable, featuring basic amenities and necessary accessibility features.
* Daily Support: Covers supports for everyday activities that informal supports would normally provide, such as getting ready, cooking, eating, and cleaning.
* Community Access: Funds the support workers required to help the participant take part in community, cultural, or social activities during the stay.
* Consistency of Care: Matches the participant's usual level of support to maintain current care standards.

Exclusions
* Holidays and Travel: Cannot be used for holidays, tourist travel, airfares, or cruises.
* Food and Groceries: Does not cover day-to-day living costs like ingredients, groceries, or meals from restaurants.
* Activity Costs: Excludes the actual cost of activities, such as entrance fees, tickets, equipment, or memberships.
* Independent Transport: Cannot pay for transport to the accommodation if the participant can travel independently.