Respite Care & STA Perth
Planned and emergency respite across Perth a genuine break for participants and the people who care for them, with quality 24/7 support and activities that make the stay worthwhile.
Local
Perth Team
24hr
Referral Response
NDIS
Registered Provider
PER
Western Australia
What is it? Short Term Accommodation (STA), which includes respite, is an NDIS-funded support that covers the cost of a temporary stay away from home, usually up to 14 days at a time, with your support, meals, and activities included. It gives participants a change of scene and new experiences, and gives family carers a well-earned rest.
Everyone needs a break, participants and carers alike. In Perth, Pacific Community Care delivers short-term accommodation and respite that feels like a genuine getaway rather than a holding arrangement, with support workers who make the days enjoyable and the nights safe.
Whether it’s a planned weekend that gives a family carer time to recharge, a longer stay that lets someone try a taste of independent living, or emergency respite when circumstances change suddenly, our Perth team responds with warmth and flexibility.
Stays are built around the participant. Some people want quiet time and familiar routines; others want to get out to Perth’s beaches, cafes, markets and community events. We plan each respite stay around what the person actually enjoys.
Talk to our Perth team
- Perth CBD & greater Perth metro, WA
- (03) 6316 0000
- admin@pacificcommunitycare.com.au
Every participant’s support is tailored; here’s the range of Respite care & STA our Perth team commonly delivers.
Planned short-term stays
Book ahead for weekends, school holidays or longer breaks, with support tailored to the participant.
Emergency respite
Rapid respite when a carer falls ill or circumstances change suddenly, subject to availability across Perth.
24/7 support during the stay
Trained workers on hand day and night for personal care, medication and safety.
Meals & daily routines
Nutritious meals and familiar routines so the change of place doesn't mean a loss of stability.
Activities & outings
Beach trips, markets, cafes, cinema and community events across the Perth metro, matched to interests.
Carer relief & peace of mind
Regular updates so families can genuinely switch off knowing their person is well supported.
A trial of independence
For some, respite is a low-pressure way to experience supported living before considering SIL or ILO.
Accessible settings
Support in accessible, comfortable environments suited to the participant's needs.
A clear, supported path from first enquiry to ongoing support, no jargon, no pressure.
1
Tell us what you need
Let us know the dates, the participant's support needs, and whether it's planned or urgent.
2
We confirm availability & funding
We check availability across our Perth options and help you confirm what your STA funding covers.
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We plan the stay
We build a short plan around routines, meals, medication and activities the participant enjoys.
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Enjoy the break
The participant is supported 24/7 while carers rest, with updates along the way.
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Feedback & next time
We capture what worked so future stays are even better many families rebook the same workers.
Who Respite care & STA in Perth is for
- Family carers who need a planned break to rest and recharge
- Families facing an emergency illness, hospitalisation or a sudden change at home
- Participants who want to try supported living before committing to SIL or ILO
- People who benefit from a regular change of environment and new social experiences
- Participants transitioning between living arrangements who need short-term accommodation
Conditions we support
We provide respite for participants with diverse needs, always matching workers and settings to the individual:
Intellectual disability
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Psychosocial disability
Physical disability
High medical & clinical needs
Sensory disability
Complex behaviour support needs
Multiple & complex disabilities
A registered NDIS provider Perth families trust for consistent, respectful, high-quality support.
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Local Perth Team
Support workers, registered nurses and coordinators who actually live and work across the Perth metro not a call centre in another state.
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NDIS Registered
We work to the NDIS Practice Standards and NDIS Code of Conduct, with the audits, screening and safeguards that registration requires.
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Person-centred, not roster-first
We build support around your goals, culture and routine. You meet your workers, and we prioritise consistency so trust can grow.
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All plan types welcome
NDIA-managed, plan-managed or self-managed, the paperwork is on us, and switching to us is simpler than most people expect.
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After-hours on-call
Real people answer after hours and on weekends, so urgent participant needs never wait until Monday.
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Clinically connected
We coordinate with your GP, allied health, treating clinicians and hospital teams so your supports work together, not in silos.
Respite is funded through the Short Term Accommodation line in the Core Supports budget of your NDIS plan, typically covering support, accommodation, meals and activities for the stay. STA is usually funded as a number of days or nights per year. Our Perth team can help you understand how many days your plan allows and how to make the most of them across the year.
What is STA and respite in Perth?
Short Term Accommodation (STA), which includes respite, is NDIS-funded support that provides a temporary supported stay away from home. It gives participants a change of scene and new experiences while giving carers a break, and is delivered on a planned or emergency basis across Perth.
Can I book emergency respite in Perth?
Yes. We accommodate both planned and emergency respite across the Perth metro region, subject to availability. Contact our Perth team as early as you can and we’ll do our best to help quickly.
How many respite days does the NDIS fund?
STA is usually funded as a set number of days per year in your plan, often around 28, but it varies by participant. Our team can help you check your plan and pace your days across the year.
What happens during a respite stay?
The participant is supported 24/7 with personal care, meals and medication, plus activities and outings matched to their interests from quiet time at home to Perth’s beaches, markets and community events.
Is respite the same as SIL?
No. Respite is short-term and temporary, while SIL is ongoing daily support in a person’s own home. Respite can, however, be a helpful way to experience supported living before considering SIL.
Do the same workers support each stay?
Wherever possible, yes. Many Perth families rebook the same workers, so the participant sees familiar, trusted faces each time.
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