NDIS Short-Term Accommodation and Respite in Bayswater and Melbourne's East
Everyone needs a change of scene sometimes. NDIS short-term accommodation gives you time away from your usual routine and the people who support you, and gives your family or carers time to rest and recharge, so your everyday arrangements can keep working well for everyone.
At Care Expert Australia, we provide NDIS respite care for participants across, with support shaped around your needs, interests and routines. We’re based in Bayswater.
What is NDIS short-term accommodation?
NDIS short-term accommodation (STA) is funded support and accommodation that gives you time apart from your usual carers, usually for up to 14 days at a time and up to 28 days a year. It can be provided in a respite house, another suitable accommodation setting or your own home. You may also see it called respite or short-term respite. STA is designed to support your usual care arrangements, not to fund holidays.
How NDIS respite care can help
A short stay can be a chance to:
- give your family or carers a planned break
- try new activities and meet new people
- practise everyday skills, like cooking or managing a routine, in a supportive setting
- experience living away from home before considering a move such as supported independent living
- keep your support going while a family carer is unwell, travelling or needs time for themselves
What's included during your stay
Depending on your needs and plan, our support during a short-term stay may include:
- Accommodation setting: confirm whether Care Expert has a respite house, partners with accommodation providers, or provides STA in the participant’s own home
- support from disability support workers,
- personal care and help with daily routines
- support to take part in activities you enjoy
- following your health, mealtime and behaviour support plans
Under current NDIS rules, some costs aren’t covered by STA funding, such as food, holiday packages and activity tickets. We’ll explain any out-of-pocket costs before you book.
STA, medium-term accommodation or in-home respite: which fits?
| Short-term accommodation (STA) | Medium-term accommodation (MTA) | In-home respite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | A planned break from usual carers, or a chance to try new things | Somewhere to stay while you wait for long-term housing to be ready | A break for carers while you stay at home |
| Typical length | Up to 14 days at a time, usually up to 28 days a year | Up to 90 days, in limited circumstances | A few hours to overnight |
| Where | Respite house, other accommodation or your own home | Temporary accommodation while housing is finalised | Your own home |
| When it's used | Planned breaks through the year | Moving into SDA or other housing, or leaving hospital, when your home isn't ready | Regular breaks, often weekly or fortnightly |
| Usual funding | Core supports – Assistance with Daily Life, when included in your plan | Only when specifically funded in your plan | Core supports, often using everyday support hours |
| Not for | Holidays or crisis accommodation | Ongoing housing | Replacing overnight accommodation away from home |
How booking a stay works
Get in touch
Check your plan
Get to know you
Confirm your booking
Enjoy your stay
Plan the next one
Who may benefit from short-term disability accommodation
Short-term disability accommodation may suit you if:
- you live with family or carers who provide a lot of your support
- your carers need a planned break to keep caring sustainably
- you’d like to build confidence living away from home
- you want to try a new setting before making a bigger housing decision
Is STA covered by your NDIS plan?
STA NDIS funding is included in Core supports when the NDIA decides it’s reasonable and necessary, based on your support needs and your informal care arrangements. It’s usually funded for up to 28 days a year, in blocks of up to 14 days. Children can access STA only in some situations.
The NDIS changed how STA is priced from 1 July 2026, with separate components for accommodation and support. If you’re not sure what your plan covers, check with your plan manager, support coordinator or our team, or read the NDIS page on short-term accommodation.
Short-term accommodation in Bayswater and Melbourne's east
Our office is at 3/15 Railway Parade, Bayswater VIC 3153. We provide STA for participants across .
Why choose Care Expert Australia
- NDIS registration status, including short-term accommodation registration
- Local team based in Bayswater, contactable on 03 9798 8893 or 0415 383 109
- Respite home details or in-home STA options
- Staffing: 24/7 support, overnight active or sleepover
- Experience supporting specific needs, e.g. high physical support, complex behaviours
- One provider for STA alongside personal care, community participation and SIL
Frequently asked questions
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Can I use STA for a holiday?
Can I have short-term accommodation in my own home?
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Based in Bayswater, Victoria
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