Short breaks (Respite)

A break for you and your carer

Short Term Respite (STR) gives you and your regular carer a break. It is set up around your needs, so you can build confidence, learn new things and have fun in a safe, familiar place.

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What is included

Where it happensSTR can be provided either at your own home or other accessible accommodation, as permitted by NDIS guidelines.
Flexible staysWeekends, overnight stays or other short breaks.
Your routinesFull support with your daily routines, and with any changes to them.
Life skillsSupport to build the skills you use every day.
Your choice of staffingOne-to-one support, or share the space with others.

The official NDIS names for these supports

Your NDIS plan may use these names. Here's what each one means.

Short Term Respite (STR): A short break with support, at your own home or in other accessible accommodation, as NDIS guidelines allow. Your plan may call this Short-Term Accommodation (STA).