NDIS Short Term Accommodation & Respite in Melbourne
Every carer needs a break sometimes, and every NDIS participant deserves a safe, comfortable place to stay when that break happens. My Core Support provides Short Term Accommodation and Respite (STA/STR) across Melbourne, giving participants a change of scene and their families or carers genuine time to rest, recover or simply catch up on life.
Whether it is a planned weekend away for carers, an emergency situation where usual support is not available, or a short stay that helps a participant build confidence and independence away from home, we structure respite around what actually helps, not a one-size-fits-all stay. Support during that time can include personal care, daily living assistance and participation in activities agreed to in advance, all delivered by the same standard of qualified, vetted staff as our ongoing support services.
As a registered NDIS provider under the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, we deliver STA/STR to participants across Melbourne living with intellectual, physical, sensory, cognitive and psychosocial disabilities.
Call (03) 9087 2100 to discuss short term accommodation or respite, or request a callback and we will respond within one business day.
What NDIS Short Term Accommodation & Respite includes
- A safe, comfortable place to stay away from home for a short period, typically up to 14 days at a time.
- Personal care support in hygiene, mobility and daily living assistance during the stay.
- Meals and accommodation, appropriate to the participant’s needs.
- Agreed activities like Social, recreational or skill-building, planned together with the participant.
- Emergency respite for situations where a participant’s usual informal support becomes suddenly unavailable.
- Planned respite if booked in advance to give carers a genuine, reliable break.
- Support with daily routines during the stay, delivered by the same qualified staff participants already know and trust where possible.
Not sure how much STA/STR funding is in your NDIS plan? Talk to our team, we will help you check.
Why Melbourne families choose My Core Support for respite
- Genuine relief for carers: We understand respite is not a luxury. It is often essential for carers to keep caring sustainably.
- Consistency where it matters: Where possible, participants are supported by staff they already know, so a respite stay does not mean starting over with unfamiliar faces.
- Flexible, not rigid: We plan respite around real circumstances, planned breaks, emergencies or trial stays to build independence.
- Fully qualified and vetted staff: Current First Aid certification and Working With Children Checks across the team.
- Registered NDIS provider: Meeting NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission standards.
Read client reviews or call (03) 9087 2100 to discuss your respite needs.
They are largely the same support, with STR being the NDIA’s updated name for STA as of October 2025. The current guidance places more emphasis on giving informal carers a genuine break, with funding strictly for standard accommodation and support rather than holidays or extras.
Eligibility generally applies to participants who live with, or receive substantial daily support from, primary informal carers such as family. Specific criteria can include high-intensity support needs, complex behaviour support needs, or carers who are stressed, unwell, ageing or juggling other caring responsibilities. Speak with our team or your support coordinator to check your specific situation.
Most participants can access up to 28 days of STA/STR per year, funded through the Core budget. This can be used flexibly, for example as occasional weekends or in a longer block, up to 14 days at a time.
Yes. Emergency respite is available for situations where a participant’s usual informal support is unexpectedly unavailable. Call us directly to discuss availability.
Where possible, yes. We aim to involve support workers a participant already knows and trusts during a respite stay, to make the experience more comfortable and reduce the adjustment of a new environment.
Have a specific respite situation to discuss? Call (03) 9087 2100, we are here to help work it out.