Short-Term Accomodation Assessment

STA funding provides respite support and temporary accommodation away from your usual home for up to 28 days per year. STA includes accommodation and meals, personal care, daily support, and activities aligned with the Participant’s NDIS goals. It is designed to provide informal carers with a break while offering Participants the opportunity to develop life skills, explore new environments, and build confidence and independence.

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  • Your STA assessment follows the same process as a FCA, with additional focus on your home and living situation.

    Your Occupational Therapist will:

    • Explore your current living environment and daily routine

    • Identify the most appropriate STA model based on your needs and goals

    • Clearly justify the need for STA under the NDIS Reasonable & Necessary criteria

    • Identify any risks if support is not provided (e.g. carer burnout, decline in functioning)

    • Where relevant, administer a Caregiver Strain Index

  • STA may be suitable if you:

    • Need respite care to give informal carers a break while ensuring safe support

    • Require temporary accommodation during a change in circumstances or emergency

    • Are trialling independent living while preparing for longer-term options like ILO or SIL

    • Want to develop daily living skills and build confidence in a supported setting

    • Wish to engage in recreational or community-based activities aligned with NDIS goals

    • Would benefit from a supported short holiday that promotes wellbeing and independence