Specialist STA NDIS accommodation for participants with complex needs in Melbourne
Bulk-billed GP
Registered NDIS Provider
SeenCare is a registered NDIS provider that specialises in supporting participants with complex care requirements and high healthcare needs.
We operate several supported independent living (SIL) homes in Melbourne. While these are often fully occupied, there are occasions when we can accept referrals for STA.
Because our team includes experienced disability support workers, home nurses and bulk-billing GPs, we are able to meet the needs of NDIS participants that require a high level of specialised care and support.
If you would like to discuss a referral for STA, please fill in the enquiry form or click the link below and one of our team members will be in touch.
Please Note: Because we specialise in supporting participants with higher needs, we can usually only accept referrals that include 1:1 support and active overnight care.
The NDIS is mainly about providing long term assistance for people with disability to live well and pursue their goals in the community. However, there are times more short term assistance is required—particularly in the area of accommodation.
The two types of temporary NDIS accommodation funding are:
These types of funding may be available to NDIS participants who need time-limited accommodation because of circumstances related to their personal and/or housing situations.
On this page we will mainly be covering NDIS STA. But you can also learn about MTA by reading our medium term accommodation web page.
Keep reading to find out more. Or, if you want to check if we have an STA vacancy in Melbourne, please contact us today.
NDIS STA funding is a type of home and living support that can be granted to participants who need to live outside of their regular housing for a short period of time.
NDIS short term accommodation guidelines state that this funding should usually only be used for 14 days at a time, with a total of 28 days per year.
Unless specified otherwise, STA funding NDIS is for group-type or shared accommodation.
Some of the most common things STA is provided for include:
If it is related to one of your goals, funding for NDIS STA accommodation will usually be included in your plan when it is first being developed or reviewed.
This is because even though STA can be used for emergencies, it tends to work best when it is planned out beforehand. That way, you can choose a provider and decide how you might handle your stay with NDIS STA providers before you move in.
If STA isn’t currently included in your plan but you think you might benefit from it, you can talk to your support coordinator or local area coordinator about having your plan reviewed.
STA funding pays NDIS short term accommodation providers for all expenses for the duration of your stay, including:
Because everyone’s needs and personal circumstances are different, NDIS short term accommodation providers vary a lot.
For example, STA NDIS accommodation could be at:
As we mentioned before, it is always best to choose STA accommodation before you actually need it. To be prepared for emergencies, some participants have a shortlist of 2 or 3 STA providers. This increases the chance of a vacancy being available at short notice.
Some tips for choosing NDIS short term accommodation include:
SeenCare is a registered NDIS provider that specialises in supporting participants with high medical needs and complex care requirements.
We operate several SIL homes in Melbourne. And while these are often fully occupied with long term residents, there are occasions when we have vacancies and can accept referrals for STA and MTA.
Our team of experienced disability support workers can support participants of all backgrounds. However, because we also have home nurses and bulk-billing GPs on staff, the range of services we can deliver extend far beyond the average NDIS provider.
In addition to the standard range of NDIS supports, SeenCare can also provide support with:
This extended range of integrated health and disability supports means that by using SeenCare’s STA or MTA services, participants with complex needs can potentially avoid returning to hospital or institutional care when they need respite or in times of accommodation instability.
Please Note: Because we specialise in supporting participants with higher needs, we can usually only accept referrals that include 1:1 support and active overnight care.
To discuss a referral for STA, please contact us today.
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