NDIS Short Term Respite
Care (STR) in Melbourne
Take a break with NDIS Short Term Respite (STR)
Short Term Respite (STR) offers a flexible, temporary break for carers while the person you support enjoys safe, comfortable accommodation and daily routines matched to their preferences. As an experienced respite provider, we deliver respectful, person-centred support—meals, personal care, community access and evening routines—so you can step back, rest and reset. Short Term Respite (STR) can be arranged for weekends, weekdays or short stays, with clear intake, planning and communication before, during and after the stay.Â
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This is how we deliver our Short Term Respite (STR)
Our Short Term Respite (STR)—also known as short-term respite care, NDIS respite care, short respite stays, weekend respite and overnight respite – is planned with you, not for you. We align supports to goals, routines and preferences.
What you can expect:
Person-centred planning: We confirm preferred dates, suburb and access needs, then tailor daily living supports, mealtimes, medication prompts and community activities.
Respectful daily support:Â Up to 24/7 support delivered in line with your NDIS plan, choice and control, and your communication preferences.
Clear communication: Agreed updates before, during and after each stay. Privacy and dignity are respected at every step.
Flexible formats: Short respite stays, weekend respite, overnight respite stays, and emergency respite (subject to availability).
Short Term Respite (STR) & Short Term
Accommodation (STR)
Explore Life The Way It Should Be
Short Term Respite (STR)—also called Short-Term Accommodation (STR)—can be included in an NDIS plan where it aligns with your goals and funding. We deliver person-centred respite care by tailoring each short stay to your preferences: daily routines, mealtimes, medication prompts, community access and downtime. Got a request for your STR stay (activities, diet, cultural considerations, sensory needs)? Share it with us and we’ll confirm what can be accommodated within your plan and supports. If continuous cover isn’t required, we provide scheduled support rather than 24/7.
A Short Term Respite (STR) provider that does it the right way. Our short term respite (STR) services include:
- Accommodation
- Up to 24 hour support; 2:1, 1:1, 1:2 and 1:3
- Daily Food
- Daily Activities
- Travel
Our Short Term Respite (STR) services are simple
At A1 Healthcare, we’re known for keeping it simple when it comes to NDIS short term respite (STR) in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.Â
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Our frequently asked questions
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides funding for short term respite (STR) care and short-term respite services through the Core Supports category. Participants with approved NDIS plans may have dedicated funding allocated for these services. We collaborate closely with our clients to ensure they comprehend their funding and its utilisation to access our respite and short-term respite services. Our comprehensive offerings encompass food and activities (to be discussed), accommodation, up to 24 hours of support, and travel assistance.
We take pride in our ability to customise our short term respite (STR) services to suit the specific needs and preferences of each client. We work closely with NDIS participants, their families, and support networks to create individualised short term respite (STR) plans that align with their goals and aspirations. Our collaborative approach ensures that our services are personalised and tailored to provide the highest level of care and support.
Yes, you’ll receive access to daily food and activities if agreed upon prior and all checks and balances meet our criteria.Â
Our locations are generally spread across Metropolitan cities like Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Sydney, from self-contained apartments to ground floor SDA properties – we have a number of options.
Majority of our locations are accessible with fully accessible bathrooms, wide doorways and disability-specific equipment like HiLo beds, shower commodes, shower chairs, hoists and more. If you have any specific requests, speak to our team and let us know how we can help.
Respite Care NDIS provider in Melbourne
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