NDIS/NDIA – STA Update – July 2024

NDIS funding cannot be used for STA Respites!

As stated in the Short-Term Accommodation or Respite Guideline available at Short

Term Accommodation or Respite | NDIS, STA is not for STA Respites. STA, if funded in a

participant’s plan, will usually be for the purposes of respite or when the participant’s

usual support network is not available for a short period. STA can include personal

care, accommodation, food and/or activities.

NDIS funding does not cover non-

disability related daily expenses such as entrance fees and event tickets.

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In appropriate circumstances, a participant’s plan may specify that NDIS funds may

be used for:

• Services provided by support worker/s which align with a participant’s usual

level of daily or weekly disability core support.

• Equipment to assist a participant to travel, for example, portable

equipment and assistive technology related to a participant’s disability that is

reasonable and necessary.

• The cost difference for accessible transport and/or accommodation. If a

participant’s transport and accommodation expenses are substantially higher

due to their disability, they may be able to claim the difference between the

cost of standard and accessible transport/accommodation.

NDIS STA/Respite funding will NOT cover the attendance

of family members and/or informal supports during STA (respite) (this may be

considered to be a family STA Respite). STA supports should be used to help participants

take a break from their home and their informal supports.