Short Term Accommodation (STA)
NDIS Short Term Accommodation in Melbourne's West
A comfortable break for you, and peace of mind for your family.
At Heart & Hope Care, we know that time away from your usual routine can be good for everyone. Our Short Term Accommodation (STA) service gives NDIS participants a planned stay with trained support workers, so you can try new things, build independence and enjoy a change of scene while your family or carers get a well-earned rest.
As a registered NDIS provider (Provider No. 405 015 7036) based in Sunshine North, we support participants across Melbourne’s western suburbs, including St Albans, Footscray and Caroline Springs. Every stay is planned around your goals, routines and preferences, so it feels familiar from the first day.
Through NDIS Short Term Accommodation, we can help you:
- Take a planned break from your usual living arrangements.
- Give family and carers time to rest and recharge.
- Practise everyday skills in a supported setting.
- Stay connected to your routines, interests and community.
- Try a new living arrangement before making longer term decisions.
- Access personal care and daily living support throughout your stay.
STA Supports We Provide
Planned Respite Stays
Regular or one-off stays booked ahead, so your family and carers can plan a break with confidence. We agree dates, routines and support needs with you before you arrive.
Personal Care and Daily Living
Our support workers help with showering, dressing, meals, mobility and medication support as outlined in your care plan, following the routines and preferences you share with us.
Skill Building During Your Stay
A stay can be a chance to practise cooking, household tasks and self-care with the right level of support, building skills that carry over to life at home.
Community and Social Activities
Outings, hobbies and social time that match your interests, so your stay feels like a holiday, not just a change of address.
Trial Stays for New Living Options
Thinking about Supported Independent Living or moving out of the family home? A short stay lets you experience a supported setting before you make a bigger decision.
Clear Communication With Family
Before, during and after your stay, we keep family, carers and support coordinators informed, so everyone knows how things went and what comes next.
How to Book a Stay With Us
Call or enquire
Phone 0403 918 575 or send the form. A short chat is enough to begin.
Plan Your Stay
We talk through your routines, preferences and goals, confirm your funding and agree on dates.
Enjoy Your Stay
Your support team looks after the details, so you can relax and your family can recharge.
FAQ's
Short Term Accommodation FAQs
STA is an NDIS support that funds a short stay away from your usual home, often called respite. It gives you a planned break and gives family or carers time to rest. It can also help you build skills and explore future living options.
STA is usually funded through your Core supports budget, but the amount and the number of days differ from plan to plan. Check your plan or ask your support coordinator, and we can help you work out what is available to you.
STA is a temporary stay, planned for a set number of days. Supported Independent Living (SIL) is an ongoing arrangement where you live in a home with regular daily support. Many participants use STA first to see whether SIL could be the right fit.
Call us on 0403 918 575 or use the enquiry form. We will talk through your needs, confirm your funding and agree on dates that suit you and your family.
We are based in Sunshine North and support participants across Melbourne's western suburbs, including St Albans, Footscray and Caroline Springs.
Yes. With your consent, your support coordinator can contact us directly to plan a stay, and we will keep them updated before and after.
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Ready to plan a break?
Get in touch to talk through your NDIS plan and how Short Term Accommodation can help.