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Short Term Respite (STR)
Support for short stays, new experiences, and a break when you or your carer needs one
At Interchange WA, we offer Short Term Respite across WA to support you and your informal carer take a break, experience new things, or navigate through a change of circumstance. Whether you’re looking for time away from home, change in routine or supports in your current accommodation, we are here make the experience seamless, and maintain continuity of your supports throughout the respite period.
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A short break that works for you and your carer
Short Term Respite (STR) is a type of NDIS-funded support that gives people with disability time away from their usual care arrangements, while still receiving the support they need.
You might use STR to give your regular carers some respite, receive uninterupted supports or ensure supports with overnight stays. Whatever your reason, we will work with you to plan a short stay that meets your goals and suits your lifestyle.
What’s included in your STR experience?
Your STR support is designed around your goals, needs and daily routines. This may include:
- Accommodation in an accessible or standard home
- Support Workers to help with Daily Living and personal care
- Meal planning and preparation
- Transport options, including wheelchair-accessible vans
- Activities in and around the community
- Help with medication and health needs
No matter what your circumstances are, we will make sure your experience is safe, supported, and enjoyable.
Funding and eligibility
The NDIS may fund STR through your plan, either under Short Term Respite or as part of your Core Supports. If you need support for a longer period, such as while transitioning out of hospital or even looking for a temporary housing while your permanent home is being arranged, you may be eligible for Medium Term Accommodation (MTA), which covers up to 90 days.
Short Term Respite is for customers who live with their informal supports, or receive daily drop-in supports from them, or who receive disability-related supports from informal supports for 6 or more hours per day. Customers who do not live with their informal supports or do already have supports such as Supported Independent Living (SIL) typically do not qualify for STR. If you’re not sure where to start, we’ll help you understand your options and get the right support in place.
Where would you like to stay?
We offer a range of short-term living options across Perth, Peel and Albany, including:
- Host family accommodation
- Interchange WA SIL or Respite homes
- Flexible, individualised STR arrangements
If you are not sure what you are after, we will guide you through what’s available and what best suits your needs and preferences.
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Discover our accommodation and host vacancies. Whether you want to live independently, with housemates, or in a supported arrangement, we have options to help you enjoy the lifestyle that suits you.
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Short Term Respite (STR)
Shared Management
Want to keep your own trusted staff but need a bit of NDIS guidance from a reliable provider?
Shared Management might be the right fit for you. If you or your family are already self-managing your plan or employing your own team, we can support you behind the scenes. Our advisors can help with:
- Compliance and NDIS requirements
- Restrictive practices and behaviour support
- Tax, payroll and insurance
- Policies and risk management
- Building your confidence and capacity
You stay in control while we just make things easier for you.
Find out how our Shared Management approach can work for you.
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