FUNDING FOR RESPITE
We provide Short Term Respite billed as: STA & Assistance (Inc. Respite). We offer Individual Accommodation, not shared with other NDIS Participants. Parents/Caregivers are able to allocate a certain number of days per year in their NDIS plan that can make use of our packages. Understanding funding for overnight care & support under the NDIS can be confusing. Both ongoing & temporary overnight support fall under the Assistance With Daily Life category of the NDIS Core Supports Budget. This category covers support for everyday personal activities that assist clients to live as independently as possible.
If you or someone you care for requires ongoing assistance with personal daily living tasks including overnight support, the NDIS funding will come from the Assistance With Daily Life support category.
Obtaining support for overnight care in your NDIS Plan:
It is important that your NDIS Plan includes funding for both ongoing & short-term overnight care needs & takes into consideration any planned absences by regular caregivers. This needs to be discussed at your next NDIS Plan meeting. You need to record a complete picture of your home situation & the supports you receive & require. Be prepared by making arrangements for your family to have a break or maintaining the current overnight supports you receive. Recording these goals will help ensure you receive the NDIS funding you need for overnight support. Whether it be for one night or a whole week. Taking a break from a carers role can help you restore your energy, reduce stress & keep your life in balance.
