Short Term
Respite Services

NDIS Short Term Accommodation (STA) and in-home respite from Amity Support Services.
Respite that feels good on both sides.

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What is Short Term Respite?

Short Term Respite is planned support that gives participants a change of pace and gives families and carers a well-earned break. It comes in two forms, staying somewhere different for afew nights, or having a support worker step in at home — and both are fundedunder the NDIS.

It can include:

  • Short Term Accommodation (STA) — a stay of one or morenights in an Amity respite home
  • In-home respite — a support worker comes to theparticipant’s home so the usual carer can step away
  • Planned breaks during school holidays or carer travel
  • Trial stays before considering longer-term arrangementslike SIL
  • Emergency or unplanned respite when circumstances change quickly
  • We get to know what makes a stay enjoyable for you — your routine, your interests, your way of relaxing

Whether you’re after a few nights away or just a chance for the household to breathe, respite is built into the NDIS for a reason. Use it.

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How we support you

Our forensic support workers are experienced across the key areas that matter most during reintegration. Here's what we offer:

🏠 Comfortable respite homes
Welcoming, well-supported environments designed to feel like home for a few days, not an institution.
‍🎓Trained support staff on-site
Personal care, meals, medication, and daily routines all looked after by familiar Amity team members.
🌟 Activities and outings
Stays include opportunities to get out, trysomething new, or simply relax — the participant’s call
🩵 Trial stays for SIL
A short stay can be a useful way to test whether shared accommodation might suit before committing.
🏡 Support in familiar surroundings
A support worker can come to the participant’s home so they can stay in their own space and routine.
🛌 Carer breaks of any length
A few hours, a full day, an overnight, or a week— we work with what your family needs.

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Who is this service for?

This service is suited to people who:

  • Are NDIS participants with respite, STA, or coresupport funding
  • Live with family or carers who need a regular oroccasional break
  • Want to try a short stay away from home in a supportedenvironment
  • Are considering SIL and want to trial sharedaccommodation first
  • Need emergency or unplanned respite due to a change incircumstances

Referrals welcome fromindividuals, families, support coordinators, hospitals, and other providers.

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Why choose Amity?

  • wo options, your choice: Choose STA, in-homerespite, or a mix of both — whatever suits the participant and the family best.
  • Trained, familiar teams: Our respite staff areproperly trained and supervised, and where possible we provide the same workerseach time so trust builds.
  • Genuinely restful for carers: Respite only worksif the carer can actually rest. We aim to be the team you don’t have to worryabout while you’re away.
  • A real change of pace for you: Respite isn't something that happens to you...it's your time too. Whether that means trying new things, having a quiet stay, or just a different routine for a few days, we're led by what you want from it.

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Common Questions

STA means the participant stays at one of our respite homes for one or more nights. In-home respite means a support worker comes to the participant’s home so the usual carer can step away. Both are funded under the NDIS, just under different categories.
STA is usually funded under Core Supports in your NDIS plan. In-home respite is typically funded through Personal Care or Community Participation depending on the support provided. We can help you check your plan and work out what fits.
For planned respite, the more notice the better — ideally a few weeks for STA, especially during school holidays when demand is high. For unplanned or emergency respite, get in touch and we’ll do what we can.
Absolutely. Many families build regular respite into their routine — a weekend a month, a few nights each school holiday, or a regular weekly in-home break. Routine respite is often the most sustainable kind.