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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
NDIS Short Term Accommodation (STA) & Respite in Hobart, Tasmania & Melbourne
Short stays and respite support planned around the participant’s needs, routines, safety and preferences in Hobart and across Tasmania, with metropolitan Melbourne enquiries also welcomed subject to current availability.
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.
Hobart service information
Short Term Accommodation (STA) in Hobart
For participants and families looking for NDIS Short Term Accommodation in Hobart, AIC Services can discuss planned short stays and respite enquiries based on current availability, suitability and the participant’s support needs.
A Hobart STA enquiry can start with the preferred dates, the participant’s usual routines, communication and mobility needs, personal support requirements, relevant safety information and the goals for the short stay.
A particular room, property or placement is not promised simply because an enquiry is made. AIC Services first reviews timing, staffing, accommodation suitability, the participant’s needs and the proposed service arrangement before confirming whether support can be offered.
For STA service details, availability and preparing an enquiry, use this page. For broader disability support information in the area, visit our Hobart location page.
Where you can enquire about Short Term Accommodation (STA) & respite
AIC Services accepts STA & respite enquiries in Hobart and across Tasmania, as well as metropolitan Melbourne. Service availability depends on location, timing, participant requirements, staffing and suitability.
Tasmania
Explore statewide information and local pages, then contact AIC Services to confirm current availability for the participant's location and support needs.
Hobart
This STA page contains the service-specific information for Hobart short-stay and respite enquiries. Use the Hobart location page for broader disability support information, then contact AIC Services to confirm current availability and suitability.
Melbourne & Victoria
AIC Services accepts enquiries across broad metropolitan Melbourne areas. AIC Services does not operate a public physical office in Victoria; support is delivered in participants' homes, community settings or other agreed environments where available.
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.
Plan a Short Term Accommodation stay
These practical guides explain how to prepare an enquiry, compare settings and understand what current NDIS guidance says the funding can cover.
STA planning checklist
Prepare dates, routines, overnight needs, medication, communication and other support information.
What funding can cover
Separate disability-related support and standard accommodation from ordinary holiday or personal costs.
At home or away
Compare support in the participant’s own home, shared accommodation and individual accommodation.
Compare short-term accommodation with related supports
Terminology has changed over time, so these guides explain the current relationship between STA, respite wording and Medium Term Accommodation.
STA vs respite
Understand why both terms are used and what current NDIS information calls short-term accommodation.
STA vs MTA
Compare a short supported break with temporary accommodation while a longer-term home is not ready.
Medium Term Accommodation
See how AIC Services describes MTA enquiries and current service availability.
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.
Can I enquire about Short Term Accommodation (STA) in Hobart?
Yes. AIC Services can discuss STA and respite enquiries for Hobart. Availability is not guaranteed and depends on timing, staffing, accommodation suitability, participant support needs and the service arrangement being requested.
What to include in your STA & respite enquiry
A few practical details can help our team understand the request and discuss a realistic next step.
Location
Tell us where support is needed so we can discuss the relevant service area and current staffing availability.
Support needs
Describe the routines, goals, practical assistance and communication or access considerations relevant to the participant.
Timing
Share preferred days, times or dates and any important scheduling requirements. Availability is confirmed only after the enquiry is reviewed.
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.
Compare STA with in-home respite options
Short-term accommodation and in-home respite can both create time apart from usual caring arrangements, but the setting and support plan can be different.
When the need is longer than a short stay
Short Term Accommodation and Medium Term Accommodation have different purposes. These guides help separate a temporary supported break from transitional accommodation while a longer-term home is being prepared.
STA vs MTA
Compare the purpose and timeframe of the two supports.
When MTA may be suitable
See common transition circumstances described in current NDIS guidance.
Transition support checklist
Plan accommodation, workers, equipment and daily routines before a move.