At Assist Ability Australia, we offer supportive and flexible Short Term Respite that provides comfort and personalised care for participants, along with essential respite for carers. Our dedicated team ensures every stay is tailored perfectly to your needs.
Our Short Term Respite solutions provide immediate, temporary housing for individuals with disabilities during transitional periods or urgent situations.
These accommodations ensure access to essential care in a safe and nurturing environment, promoting comfort, independence, and well-being. Our experienced team provides personalised support, fostering a sense of belonging and community during every stay.
STR is designed to offer temporary, supported stays away from your regular home environment. It provides personalised care tailored to your specific needs, whether you’re seeking respite, new experiences, or support during life transitions. Our STR services prioritise your comfort, safety, and empowerment, making every stay enriching and positive.
Enjoy a refreshing environment designed to help you relax, rejuvenate, and boost your confidence in a supportive atmosphere.
STR provides vital respite for carers, allowing them to rest and recharge. We recognise the importance of supporting caregivers to prevent burnout and promote overall family well-being.
Our STR settings offer the ideal environment to develop daily living skills, explore new activities, and grow at your own pace with tailored, supportive assistance.
Experience new activities, connect with peers, and engage with the local community through planned outings and social events. STR offers enriching opportunities that boost social connections and self-esteem.
Our STR provides stability and comfort during transitional periods, such as home modifications or awaiting new services, ensuring you feel supported and secure as long-term plans come into place.
When choosing Assist Ability Australia for Short Term Respite, you can expect a comfortable and well-supported experience tailored to your individual needs. Our compassionate and qualified staff ensures your stay is enjoyable, comfortable, and empowering. Our STR stays include:
Safe, accessible living arrangements with nutritious meals tailored to your needs.
Assistance with daily living activities such as showering, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Support with cleaning, laundry, and maintaining the environment and grocery shopping.
Access to therapies (e.g., physical therapy, speech therapy) or exercise programs as required.
Opportunities to engage social outings, or participation in recreational activities.
Care from support workers ensures participants’ needs are met day and night.
Administering medications as prescribed, ensuring proper medication routines.
STR may suit you if you require temporary, supported accommodation away from home for respite, during transitional periods, or while enhancing independence and personal skills.
STR funding eligibility is based on individual goals and needs, often included in NDIS plans to support personal growth and carer well-being. Check your plan or consult your planner or Local Area Coordinator (LAC) to explore eligibility and options.
George of Jubilee Respite Home
Athena Apartment
Melbourne Road Manor
The Broadway
The Hunny
The Rocky
Getting started with Short Term Respite at Assist Ability Australia is simple and supportive:
We’re here to ensure your STR experience is positive, personalised, and memorable.
Unlike other accommodation types, STR is generally all-inclusive. It covers the cost of the accommodation, your personal care support, food, and activities you agree to during your stay.
STR is designed for short periods. Typically, the NDIS funds up to 14 days at a time, with a total general limit of 28 days per year. However, this depends entirely on your specific plan and goals.
No. The NDIS does not fund holidays. However, they may fund the disability-related support and accommodation costs required for you to take a break from your routine, provided it meets your plan goals (such as increasing independence or giving carers respite).
Yes. While it is often used for carer respite, you can also use STR to build your own independence, try living away from home, or make new friends in a group setting.
Not necessarily. STR can be provided in various settings, including dedicated respite centers, shared SDA properties, or sometimes hotels/apartments, provided the support is delivered by an NDIS provider.
You can, but it is not a long-term solution. If you are waiting for a house for a period longer than 14 days, Medium Term Accommodation (MTA) is usually the correct funding category, not STR.
The main difference is the purpose and what is included. STR is for respite (short breaks) and includes food/activities. MTA is for transitional housing (waiting for a home) and only covers the accommodation, not your food or support.
Yes. Before accessing Short-Term Respite (STR), the NDIA expects the support, costs and delivery to be agreed in advance with your provider, usually through a quote and service agreement. For plan-managed or NDIA-managed participants, your Plan Manager or the NDIA must acknowledge these arrangements before services commence to ensure claims can be paid.
No, but we’re always hiring which means your carer can take care of you if they’re employed by Assist Ability Australia.
STA is now known as STR.
