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Relax and recharge.

Short Term Accommodation (STA)

Our Short Term Accommodation (STA) service can support you, your parents or your carers to have a short break from your normal day-to-day routine.

At Rural Lifestyle Options Australia, we understand how important it is for both participants and their informal carers to have time to recharge. Our Short Term Accommodation (STA) service is designed to give you and your family a break, offering tailored support while helping you maintain your independence. Whether you are seeking a brief respite or need some temporary assistance with daily activities or accessing the community, our STA service is here to meet your needs.

Our STA service is all about providing a temporary, supportive environment where you can enjoy a short stay away from home — giving you and your carers the space to refresh and reset. This service is funded under your NDIS Core Supports, offering up to 28 days per year (with a maximum of 14 days at a time) for accommodation and essential support services.

With 24-hour in-home support available, our qualified and experienced team can assist you with self-care, daily life tasks and community access, so you can focus on enjoying your time away while remaining supported. While your STA stay is not a holiday, it is an ideal service for participants needing short-term, disability-related support away from their home. Whether you are in need of respite from caregiving or require temporary accommodation, our STA service is here to make sure you have the right support at the right time.

During your Short Term Accommodation (STA) stay, our friendly Lifestyle Support Workers can assist you with:

Everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing and personal care.
Social skills development and support to focus on your likes, interests or hobbies.
Daily living assistance.
Community participation.
24/7 support including overnight awake shifts.

If you require transitional accommodation, Rural Lifestyle Options Australia may be able to also support you with Medium Term Accommodation (MTA).

Please note:

STA funding does not cover day-to-day living expenses like food or transport, and cannot be used for holidays or tourism. However, we are here to help you navigate your NDIS plan to make sure you’re making the most of your supports.

Planning For Success

We will work out a tailored plan with you based on your NDIS goals.

Finding The Right Match

We will build a small team around

your goals and aspirations.

Working Toward Your Goals

We are committed to helping you achieve your NDIS goals.

Greater Choice And Control

We support you to do more of the things you want to do!

We Are Kind And Respectful

We offer support that is mindful of

your comfort, privacy and dignity.

We Are Fun And Goal-Orientated

You are at the centre of everything

we do.

Please note:

If you would like to learn more about our Short Term Accommodation (STA) arrangements under the NDIS – book a time to talk to one of our friendly staff members by calling 1300 032 175 or by completing the call back form below.

Our service is available to you, if your NDIS plan includes “CORE” funding.

Let us get in touch.

If you would like to know more about this service, provide your details using the form below and one of our friendly staff members will be in touch with you.