Short Term Accommodation & Assistance (STAA)
Accessible Accommodation Rating Guide
- High-level access for wheelchair (Electric)
No Wheelchair Access (Rating 2) - Not accessible for wheelchairs (Fully ambulant)
- High-level access for wheelchair (Electric)
No Wheelchair Access (Rating 2) - Not accessible for wheelchairs (Fully ambulant)
Providing integrated support for self-care, accommodation, food & negotiated activities. This may include respite which aims to support ongoing caring arrangements between a participant and their carers. We will arrange disability support staff upon request (homes are otherwise not staffed). Support can be booked for short periods right up to 24/7 support.
Short-term respite options offer safe, secure and purpose-built accommodation for people with disabilities. It provides a beautiful setting to have time to yourself. Homes are offered for 1 participant and family/carers only (no shared NDIS participant homes). You can bring your own carers or connect with our team on site. Respite is offered in Geelong, Ocean Grove & Peterborough.
In general, the NDIS will fund reasonable and necessary supports that help a person living with a disability enjoy an ordinary life - Read more here: https://www.ndis.gov.au/applying-access-ndis/how-apply/information-gps-and-health-professionals/supports-faq
The Disability Support Pension along with other income supports and payments such as the Carer Payment, Carer Supplement, Carer Allowance and Child Disability Assistance Payment are entirely separate to the NDIS.These payments will not be affected if a patient qualifies for NDIS funding (the exception to this is the Mobility Allowance from Centrelink, which may be replaced if your patient’s NDIS plan includes transport-related funded supports).It’s important to note that someone who is receiving the Disability Support Pension is not automatically eligible for NDIS funding and supports - Read more here - https://www.ndis.gov.au/applying-access-ndis/how-apply/information-gps-and-health-professionals/supports-faq
Minimum Stay Periods Apply, please contact us at book@greatoceanstays.com.au or through the Contact Us tab with your requests and we will make every attempt to accommodate needs of most lengths of respite stays. Bookings are Subject to Acceptance Once Made To Ensure No Overlaps of Stays & To Ensure Covid-19 Safe Cleaning Guidelines are Maintained.
Yes! our team can help walk you through applying for funding and making sure you get the very best care and assistance. In most cases you will be able to gain NDIS funding for some or all of your stay. Short Term Accommodation & Assistance (STAA) or Core Supports are the usual funding methods, depending on both your individual NDIS plans, and your care requirements.
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