Are you looking for high-quality, comfortable, and supportive NDIS short term respite for yourself or a loved one? We at A1 Healthcare Stays are here to provide the perfect solution tailored to your needs. Our exceptional STA services ensure a safe, welcoming, and enriching environment for NDIS participants.
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:Â 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:Â Agreed updates before, during and after each stay. Privacy and dignity are respected at every step.
Flexible formats:Â Short respite stays, weekend respite, overnight respite stays, and emergency respite (subject to availability).


Short Term Respite gives carers a well-deserved break while empowering participants to grow, learn new skills, and enjoy the freedom of a supportive, independent space.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides funding for respite care and short-term accommodation 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 accommodation services. Our comprehensive offerings encompass daily food and activities budgets, accommodation, up to 24 hours of support, and travel assistance.
We take pride in our ability to customise our respite care and short-term accommodation services to suit the specific needs and preferences of each client. We work closely with clients, their families, and support networks to create individualised care 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.Â
Our locations are spread across Metropolitan Melbourne, 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 and short-term accommodation services offer temporary relief for caregivers and support networks, enabling them to take a break while ensuring quality care for individuals with disabilities. The main distinction between the two lies in their purpose and duration. Respite care typically provides short-term support for a few hours up to a few days, while short-term accommodation involves longer stays ranging from several days to weeks. We offer both respite care and short-term accommodation services, ensuring that our clients receive personalised care and support tailored to their unique needs.
84 Hotham Street Preston VIC 3072
1300 366 453
admin@a1healthcaresolutions.com.au