Respite Care

Accommodation

A break for everyone who needs one

Caring for someone with a disability is rewarding and exhausting. Those two things can be true at the same time. Respite exists because carers need to recharge, and participants benefit from time in a different environment with different people.

Our respite care gives families a genuine break while ensuring the participant is in a safe, comfortable, and engaging environment. This is not a holding pattern. It is quality support and experiences during the respite period.

What respite care looks like

In home respite means a support worker comes to the participant's home while the carer takes a break. Out of home respite means the participant stays at one of our STA properties for a period. Both provide the same quality of support.

What happens during respite

Full support with daily living, personal care, meals, and social interaction. We plan activities and outings based on interests and abilities. For out of home respite, participants have their own bedroom, shared living areas, and a schedule of activities. Meals are prepared on site and tailored to dietary needs.

Planning respite

Planned respite works best booked in advance. Sudden transitions can be stressful, especially for participants with intellectual disabilities or autism. When planned, we do introductory visits and share information about the stay to make the transition smooth. We also accommodate emergency respite when carers need an unplanned break.

NDIS funding

Respite care is funded under Core Supports, under Assistance with Daily Life. Funding is typically allocated as a number of days per plan period. If your plan does not include respite and your carer needs regular breaks, this can be raised at your next plan review.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

For planned respite, two to four weeks in advance to secure preferred dates. Earlier is better during school holidays. For emergency respite, contact us as soon as you can.

Yes, and we encourage it. Visiting the property, meeting staff, and seeing the room before the stay reduces anxiety and makes the experience more comfortable.

This is common in the beginning. We work with families through gradual introduction, familiar staff, preferred activities, and communication about what to expect. Most participants who are initially reluctant come to enjoy respite after a few experiences.