Short Term Respite

A Meaningful Break With The Right Support

Short term respite allows eligible participants to spend time away from their usual care arrangements while receiving the assistance they need. Individual Home Support provides respite support that can help maintain familiar routines, personal care, everyday activities, and appropriate community involvement during this period. Support may be provided in a shared or individual setting, at home, or through suitable short-term accommodation arrangements, depending on the participant’s plan and circumstances. 

Our team takes time to understand the assistance a person normally receives and provides support that helps them feel comfortable and secure while their usual family, friends, or carers take a short break. We provide short term respite across Greater Melbourne, Greater Geelong, Mornington Peninsula, Ballarat, Bendigo, and Shepparton, helping participants and their informal support networks maintain sustainable caring arrangements.

A Break That Keeps Support Consistent

Individual Home Support understands that a short break should still feel safe, familiar, and well supported. We provide practical assistance based on established routines, helping participants feel comfortable while giving informal carers valuable time away from their usual responsibilities.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Find clear answers about NDIS support, accommodation, daily assistance, eligibility, and choosing suitable services with us across Greater Melbourne and Victoria.

Short term respite gives eligible participants time apart from their usual informal supports while receiving appropriate disability-related assistance during the break.

It may be available to participants who live with, or receive daily support from, primary informal supports who provide significant disability-related assistance. Eligibility depends on individual circumstances and NDIS requirements.

Depending on the participant’s circumstances and funding, respite may occur at home, in a homestay, or in shared or individual short-term accommodation.

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