Short Term Accommodation โ A Break Well Deserved
Quality planned and emergency respite โ giving you and your family the break you need, with warm and skilled support every moment of your stay.
Short Term Accommodation (STA) is NDIS funding that allows you to stay in supported accommodation away from your usual home for a short period. It is a break โ for you, for your family, and for your informal carers.
At Pacific Community Care, respite should feel like an experience, not a waiting room. Our STA environments are comfortable, welcoming, and staffed by workers chosen for warmth as much as skill.
STA is funded under Core Supports and covers accommodation and support for up to 14 days at a time. It can be planned as regular scheduled breaks, or used for emergency situations when your usual support arrangement breaks down.
During your stay you receive the same support you would at home โ personal care, meals, daily activities, community access, and clinical needs โ all delivered by a team briefed on your needs before you arrive.
- NDIS participants who want or need a short-term break from their usual home environment
- Families and informal carers who need a period of rest and recovery
- Participants whose regular support arrangement has unexpectedly broken down
- People exploring whether a different living arrangement might suit them long-term
- Hobart
- Melbourne
Every support is tailored to your goals. Here is what short term accommodation (sta & respite) from Pacific Community Care can include.
Comfortable accommodation
Welcoming, accessible accommodation for the duration of your stay
Personal care & daily support
The same level of support you receive at home โ consistent and dignity-first
Meals & nutrition
Nutritious, culturally appropriate meals prepared with your preferences in mind
Community activities
Outings, activities, and community experiences during your stay
Medication & clinical needs
All medication routines maintained consistently throughout your stay
Family communication
Regular updates and open communication with your family throughout
Emergency STA
Fast-turnaround respite for unplanned situations โ contact us and we move quickly
Goal-linked activities
Activities that connect with your NDIS goals โ not just time-filling
Transition support
Support returning home and reconnecting with your usual routine
Family carers near burnout
If you’ve been on duty for months without a real break, planned respite is built into many NDIS plans precisely so you don’t have to ask.Trial stays before bigger moves
Thinking about SIL but not sure? A few short stays in a supported environment is a low-stakes way to test it out.Recovery and post-hospital
Participants leaving hospital who need supported accommodation while their home is set up, or while they regain strength.01
Book your stay
Contact our STA team to discuss dates, your support needs, and what you want from your stay.
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We prepare for you
Support workers are briefed on your care plan, preferences, and clinical requirements before you arrive.
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Enjoy your stay
Full support, activities, genuine rest โ then a smooth transition home when you are ready.
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Briefed before you arrive
Every worker involved in your STA is briefed on your needs before your first night โ never improvising.
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An experience, not a holding pattern
We plan activities and meaningful time โ because respite should feel like a real break.
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Fast for emergencies
When your usual supports collapse unexpectedly, we move quickly.
Our team is ready to discuss your needs, answer your questions, and help you take the first step.
Common questions about short term accommodation (sta & respite) from Pacific Community Care.
How many days of STA does the NDIS fund?
Can STA be used for emergency situations?
What activities are available during STA?
Activities are planned based on your interests and goals โ outings, arts and crafts, social events, walking, and more.
Can I bring my own support worker?
In some cases, yes. Discuss this with our team when enquiring.
Supported Independent Living
STA is a great way to explore how living in a supported arrangement might work.. Learn more
Support Coordination
Your coordinator can help plan and book STA stays throughout your plan period. Learn more
Community Acess
Getting out and connecting โ during STA or as a standalone support. Learn more