NDIS Short Term Accommodation

There are now new rules for how NDIS funding can be used.  

The NDIA have confirmed that there are no changes to the Short Term Accommodation policy.  STA, or respite can still be self-managed and does not have to be in a group setting.

However, respite is generally funded at the group rate. If you specifically require one to one supports as a result of your disability, funds can still be used to deliver one to one respite.

There are new compliance actions if funding is shown to be mis-used. So, please ensure there is specific evidence that one to one is reasonable, necessary and related to your registered disability.