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Short Term Accommodation (STA)

NDIS Short Term Accommodation including respite supports for participants and carers across western Melbourne.

NDIS personal care and daily living support at home

About this service

Short Term Accommodation (STA), including respite, provides temporary supported accommodation when a participant needs a short stay away from their usual home. STA can support carers, cover periods when usual supports are unavailable, or provide a change of environment with appropriate support.

Able Aide delivers STA with person-centred care that maintains routines, respects preferences, and ensures continuity with existing support plans.

How Short Term Accommodation (STA) supports you

  • Carer respite

    Give family and informal carers planned relief knowing the participant is supported in a safe environment.

  • Continuity of supports

    Maintain personal care, routines, and behavioural support plans during the stay.

  • Flexible durations

    STA from single nights to multi-week stays depending on your plan funding and needs.

  • Emergency capacity

    Planned STA can also provide options when usual supports break down temporarily.

Who this service is for

  • NDIS participants with STA or respite funding in their plan
  • Families and carers needing planned respite breaks
  • Support coordinators arranging temporary accommodation
  • Participants requiring short-term supported stays during transitions

What's included

  • Temporary supported accommodation
  • Personal care and daily living support during the stay
  • Meals and household support as per individual needs
  • Implementation of behaviour support plans
  • Activities and community access during the stay
  • Handover communication with usual support teams

How it works

  1. Booking enquiry

    Contact us with dates, support requirements, and any specific care plans or preferences.

  2. Care planning

    Review support needs, medications, routines, and behavioural requirements before the stay.

  3. Supported stay

    Deliver person-centred supports throughout the STA period with regular family updates.

  4. Return handover

    Communicate with home support teams to ensure a smooth return to usual arrangements.

Related NDIS services

Many participants combine short term accommodation (sta) with other supports from Able Aide. Explore related services below or view our full service list .

New to the NDIS? Read our NDIS guide or contact our team to discuss your plan.

Frequently asked questions

Is STA the same as respite?
STA includes respite — short-term supported accommodation that gives participants a supported stay and provides carers with a break. Both terms refer to NDIS-funded temporary accommodation supports.
How far in advance should I book STA?
We recommend booking as early as possible, especially during school holidays. Contact us for availability — urgent enquiries are handled on a case-by-case basis.
Can STA be used for emergency situations?
STA funding may be used for unplanned short-term needs in some circumstances. Contact our team or your support coordinator to discuss urgent requirements.

Book Short Term Accommodation

Refer a participant or contact enquiries@ableaide.com.au to discuss STA availability and dates.

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Refer a participant online or call 0435 039 110. Our team responds within one business day.

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