What is respite & short stays?
Respite, also called short-term accommodation (STA), is a short stay away from home that gives the participant a change of scene and support, and gives family carers a genuine break. It is funded through the NDIS and can be planned in advance or arranged when circumstances change.
What's included
What our respite and short stays offer
- Planned short-term stays in a comfortable, accessible home
- Emergency respite when circumstances change unexpectedly
- The same warm, consistent care our SIL residents receive
- Activities, outings and company during the stay
- Support with personal care, meals and daily routines
- A genuine rest for families and carers
Why MY DSP
What makes our respite & short stays different
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A comfortable home, not a facility
Short stays in a warm, accessible home, the same calm environment our SIL residents enjoy.
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The same consistent care
Familiar support standards and genuine warmth from the moment someone arrives.
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Planned or emergency
Book a planned break in advance, or call us when circumstances change suddenly, we will do our best to help.
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A real rest for families
Peace of mind that your person is safe, comfortable and genuinely well looked after.
In practice
When respite and short stays can help
- A planned break so family carers can rest or travel
- A short stay while a primary carer is unwell
- Emergency respite when circumstances change suddenly
- Trying time away from home in a supported setting
- A change of scene, with activities and company
- Bridging support between living arrangements
Where we help
Respite & short stays across South-East Melbourne & Gippsland
We provide respite & short stays in these areas. Choose yours to see how we can help locally.
- Dandenong
- Cranbourne
- Clyde North
- Pakenham
- Frankston
- Narre Warren
- Berwick
- Officer
- Traralgon
- Moe
- Morwell
- Warragul
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Questions & answers
Respite & short stays: your questions answered
Straight answers to the questions families and coordinators ask about respite & short stays.
What is respite or short-term accommodation (STA)?
Respite (also called short-term accommodation, or STA) is a short stay away from home, giving the participant a change of scene and supports, and giving family carers a break.
How long can someone stay?
Stays are flexible and arranged around the person and their plan, from a single night to a longer planned break. Talk to us about what you need.
Is respite funded by the NDIS?
Short-term accommodation and respite are commonly funded in an NDIS plan. We can help you understand how it fits within yours.
Do you offer emergency respite?
Where we have availability, yes, we understand circumstances change suddenly. Call us and we will do our best to help quickly.
Make an enquiry
Talk to our team about the right support
Tell us a little about the person you're enquiring for. We'll listen, answer your questions honestly, and there's no pressure or obligation.