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What is Short Term Accommodation

Respite care is a form of short-term temporary overnight support for individuals with disabilities. It allows their primary caregivers a break to focus on their own wellbeing or other priorities, while ensuring the person they care for receives high-quality care and professional assistance in a safe and supportive environment. Respite care can occur in various settings depending on the participants needs and preferences.

Types of Respite Care

In-Home Respite – Care is provided in the participant’s home. Professional carers take over duties temporarily, ensuring a familiar and comfortable environment.

Short- Term Accommodation (STA) – Participants are cared for in respite accommodation, community centre, or other approved homes in an individual or shared group setting.

Emergency Respite – Immediate care available during unforeseen circumstances, such as illness or emergencies affecting the caregiver.

How it works

Duration – The NDIS may fund up to 28 days of Short-Term Respite per year, which can be used flexibly- for instance in blocks of up to 14 days or one weekend a month.

Inclusions – Short-Term Accommodation includes personalised support, overnight accomodation, assistance with all daily care needs, and goal based home or community activities.

Accessing Short-Term Accommodation through the NDIS – Review your NDIS funding plan to ensure it includes STA under the appropriate categories. Consult with your Support Coordinator or Local Area Coordinator (LAC), to determine the best approach to include STA in your plan.

Short Term Accommodation with Regina Care

Caring for someone can be incredibly rewarding, but it’s also natural to need a break. That’s where we come in. Our respite care services provide temporary support, giving you time to rest, recharge, or focus on other responsibilities- all while ensuring the person you care for receives professional and compassionate attention.

We want your stay with us to feel like home away from home. Our experienced staff provide support with meal preparation, personal care, mobility, medication management, companionship, and all essential daily tasks. We encourage you to build your independence through activities like cooking, cleaning and other life skills of your choice.

STA homes are designed to meet NDIS standards, featuring wheelchair accessibility, grab rails, adapted bathrooms and safety systems. Participants can enjoy private bedrooms and shared common areas, creating a home-like atmosphere. The comfortable living environment is clean and welcoming with nutritious food provided.

We organise enjoyable activities such as arts and crafts, games, movie nights, and outdoor adventures to keep you entertained and engaged. Our respite programs can build friendships and a wonderful sense of community by supporting your social interactions.

We aim to make your time with us comfortable and welcoming, with opportunties for relaxation, recreation and community participation based on your goals and preferences. Our focus is to provide a short stay experience that is personalised to your individual needs, with supports delivered in line with your NDIS plan and your choice and control.

Get ready for good vibes, great company, and a place where you can be yourself, because your time with us is all about YOU!

Planning your Short-Term Accommodation Stay

We’re here to make the process simple and stress-free. Contact us today to discuss your needs and schedule a consultation. We’ll design a care plan that fits your situation perfectly.

Areas We Support

Regina Care provides Respite Care and Short-Term Accommodation (STA) throughout Western Sydney, including Parramatta, Merrylands, Blacktown, Penrith, Fairfield, Bankstown, Strathfield, Castle Hill and surrounding suburbs. We proudly support participants across the Cumberland, Parramatta, Strathfield, Canterbury-Bankstown, Fairfield, Blacktown, Penrith and The Hills local government areas, offering safe, comfortable short-term stays and personalised support.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can I stay in Short-Term Accommodation?

Depending on your NDIS plan, funding may be available for up to 28 days of respite each year, which can often be used flexibly throughout the year.

What is included in a Short Term Accommodation stay?

Short-Term Accommodation (STA) provides temporary support away from your usual home and routine. Your stay can include accommodation and the disability related support you need with personal care and everyday activities. Supports are based on your individual needs, helping you feel safe, comfortable and supported during your stay.

Is Short-Term Accommodation suitable for emergency situations?

Yes. In some circumstances, emergency respite may be available if an unexpected event affects your usual support arrangements.

Can STA stays be planned in advance?

Yes. Planned Short-Term Accommodation allows participants and their families to organise short stays in advance, making it easier to schedule breaks, holidays or other commitments while ensuring continuity of care.