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Planned short stays
A planned stay can provide temporary support while maintaining routines, personal preferences and agreed assistance.
NDIS Disability Support
Short Term Accommodation (STA) & Respite in Tasmania
Short stays and respite support planned around the participant’s needs, routines, safety and preferences.
What is Short Term Accommodation?
Short Term Accommodation (STA) is a temporary stay away from a participant’s usual home with disability support provided during the stay. People may enquire about STA for a planned break, a change in routine, support while usual arrangements are unavailable, or other short-term circumstances.
STA is sometimes described as respite because a short stay may also give family members or informal supports a break. The exact support and funding arrangements depend on the participant’s circumstances and NDIS plan.
When STA or respite may be useful
Support is discussed around the participant’s individual needs, preferences, goals and agreed service arrangements.
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A break from usual arrangements
Participants and families may discuss short-term support when a change from the normal home routine would be helpful.
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Unexpected support enquiries
AICS can receive urgent or emergency respite enquiries, but acceptance depends on current availability, suitability, staffing and the support required.
What support during a stay can look like
Before a stay is confirmed, AIC Services discusses the participant’s daily routine, communication, personal support needs, meals, mobility, community access, safety information and other relevant support requirements.
The aim is to make the temporary arrangement clear and predictable. Support is agreed before the stay wherever possible, and participants are encouraged to share preferences that help staff provide respectful and consistent assistance.
Availability is not guaranteed. The location, timing, staffing, participant needs, suitability of the accommodation and funding arrangements all need to be considered before a booking or urgent placement can be confirmed.
Related AIC Services supports
Depending on the participant’s goals and plan, related supports may also be relevant.
In-Home Respite
Short-term support in the participant’s own home when that arrangement is more suitable.
Emergency Respite
Read about responsive respite enquiries for unexpected circumstances.
Supported Independent Living
Explore ongoing daily living support in a shared or individual home setting.
Frequently asked questions
Is STA the same as respite?
STA can provide a short supported stay and may also give informal supports a break, which is why people often use the term respite. The participant should check how the support relates to their own NDIS plan and funding arrangements.
Can I make an urgent STA or respite enquiry?
Yes. AIC Services can receive urgent or emergency respite enquiries, but a placement is not guaranteed. Current availability, staffing, accommodation suitability and the participant’s support needs must first be reviewed.
How do I plan a short stay?
Contact AIC Services with the preferred dates, location, participant support needs and any important routines or safety information. The team can then discuss availability and the next steps.
Discuss Short Term Accommodation (STA) & Respite with AIC Services
Service availability can depend on location, timing, participant requirements, staffing, suitability and the participant’s funding or service arrangements.