- A safe, accessible place to stay—whether in a shared group home setting, a small cluster of private rooms, or an individual unit—arranged through NDIS-approved providers.
- Nutritious meals, snacks, and dietary accommodations as needed, prepared by trained staff or provided through reputable catering services.
NDIS Short Term Respite Sunshine Coast
A safe and supportive short stay away from your usual home environment
NDIS Short Term Respite
What Does Short Term Respite Mean?
Short Term Respite, previously called Short Term Accommodation or STA, is an NDIS support that gives participants time away from their usual care arrangements.
It can also give family members, carers or informal supports time to rest and recharge.
Short Term Respite may include support in your own home, a shared setting or short-stay accommodation, depending on your needs, goals and NDIS plan.
Service Include
What We Offer Under Short Term Accommodation Support
At Assist Lifestyle, we partner with approved STA providers to coordinate flexible, person-centred overnight or short-stay programs that include:
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Accommodation & Food
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Personal Care
- Hands-on assistance with showering, dressing, medication prompts, and any other daily personal activities you require, delivered by qualified support workers.
- Continence support, toileting assistance, and mobility help (where needed) to ensure your comfort and dignity throughout your stay.
- Hands-on assistance with showering, dressing, medication prompts, and any other daily personal activities you require, delivered by qualified support workers.
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Agreed-Upon Activities
- Structured programs tailored to your interests and goals—this could include outings to community events, group craft workshops, recreational sports, or short skill-building sessions (e.g., cooking classes, life-skills practice).
- Flexibility to design a combination of activities that align with your personal objectives—whether you want to relax in a quiet setting or explore new social opportunities.
- Structured programs tailored to your interests and goals—this could include outings to community events, group craft workshops, recreational sports, or short skill-building sessions (e.g., cooking classes, life-skills practice).
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Flexible Duration & Usage
- Up to 28 Days Per Year: You can choose how to use your STA funding—either in a single block (up to 14 consecutive days) or smaller stays (for example, a weekend once per month).
- Group vs Individual Support: Standard rates apply for group-based stays. If you require one-on-one support due to your disability, we can arrange individual-price STA with appropriate evidence from your NDIS plan.
- Up to 28 Days Per Year: You can choose how to use your STA funding—either in a single block (up to 14 consecutive days) or smaller stays (for example, a weekend once per month).
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Budget Management & Coordination
- We help you understand the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits for STA, ensuring your funding is used efficiently.
- If you have STA funding in your Core Supports budget, we guide you on how best to allocate it—prioritizing your goals (respite, skill-building, or social engagement).
- We help you understand the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits for STA, ensuring your funding is used efficiently.
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Seamless Planning & Communication
- Liaison with your Support Coordinator, Local Area Coordinator, or NDIA Planner to confirm STA funding, eligibility, and scheduling.
- Continuous updates to your NDIS plan records, ensuring you—and your support network—know exactly how many STA days remain and how they’ve been used.
- Liaison with your Support Coordinator, Local Area Coordinator, or NDIA Planner to confirm STA funding, eligibility, and scheduling.
Why Choose Us?
Why Choose Short Term Respite from Assist Lifestyle?
Local Support and Planning
We support participants and families to plan a safe and comfortable short respite stay across the Sunshine Coast, Noosa and Gympie.
Respectful, Participant-Focused Support
We take time to understand each participant’s needs, routines, goals and preferences before the stay begins.
Safe and Comfortable Short Stays
Our team can support daily routines, personal care, meals, community access and overnight support, depending on the participant’s NDIS plan.
Support for Families and Carers
Short Term Respite can give family members and carers time to rest, while the participant receives safe and respectful support.
Clear Communication
We work with participants, families, carers and support coordinators before, during and after the respite stay to keep everyone informed.
Ready for a Short Respite Stay?
Enjoy a safe and supportive short stay while building confidence, trying new experiences and giving your carers time to rest. Contact Assist Lifestyle at CTA or email hello@assistlifestyle.com.au to discuss your Short Term Accommodation options, plan your next stay, and make the most of your NDIS Core Supports.