01_257_0115_1_1
Short Term Accommodation - High Intensity - Public Holiday

Line Item Description

Line item 01_257_0115_1_1 provides funding for Short Term Accommodation High Intensity Public Holiday care. It allows participants with complex health or behavioural needs to access specialized support from appropriately trained workers on official public holidays, ensuring primary informal supports receive a temporary, well-earned break.

Inclusions
* Public Holiday Complex Care: Covers high-intensity personal and health-related support delivered on public holidays, including tracheostomy care, complex bowel care, enteral feeding, or severe dysphagia management.
* Behavioural Interventions: Funds support for participants requiring intensive positive behaviour support, provided by trained staff through registered providers in line with approved plans.
* Daily Routines & Personal Care: Assists with everyday tasks like getting ready for the day, personal hygiene, mealtime support, and domestic chores during the holiday stay.
* Holiday Community Access: Covers support worker hours to assist the participant in taking part in public holiday community, cultural, or social activities.

Exclusions
* Standard Level Care: Reserved exclusively for high-intensity support needs; participants requiring standard support must use regular public holiday short-term accommodation line items.
* Out-of-Pocket Activity Costs: Does not cover entry fees, event tickets, equipment hire, or activity expenses during public holiday outings.
* Meals & Groceries: Excludes food, groceries, and dining out, which are classified as standard day-to-day living costs.
* Holiday Travel & Accommodation: Cannot be used for tourist travel, cruises, airfares, or holiday accommodation costs.