Short-Term Accommodation and Respite (STA)
Vitality Support Care offers NDIS Short-Term Accommodation and respite — supported stays from a few days to a few weeks — in accessible homes across Melbourne and regional Victoria. STA covers accommodation, support, food and activities. Often used for carer respite or to trial supported living. Phone 0450 906 808.
A break for carers. A trial run for independence.
For families, respite isn't a luxury — it's what makes long-term caring sustainable. And for participants, a short stay is the safest way to answer a big question: could I live more independently? Many of our SIL residents started with a single STA weekend.
What an STA stay includes
- Accommodation in an accessible home
- Support staff matched to your needs (up to 1:1 and overnight)
- Meals — including halal and culturally appropriate options
- Activities and community outings
- Personal care and medication support
- A written summary for your family and coordinator afterwards
Planned or emergency
Book planned respite blocks in advance around school holidays, family events or carer recovery — or call us when things fall over suddenly. We keep capacity for emergency respite wherever we can, because we know that's when families need it most.
Try before you commit
Considering SIL? Use an STA stay in one of our homes as a trial: meet potential housemates, test the routines, and make the decision from experience instead of a brochure.
About Supported Independent LivingSTA questions, answered
How much STA is in my plan?
STA is commonly funded for up to 28 days per year, often taken in short blocks — check your Core budget or ask us to help you read your plan.
Does STA cover food and activities?
Yes — STA is an all-inclusive rate covering accommodation, support, food and agreed activities.
Can you take emergency respite?
Call us — we hold emergency capacity where possible, because we know that is when families need it most.
Can STA lead to permanent placement?
Yes, an STA trial is our recommended pathway into SIL — meet potential housemates, test the routines, and decide from experience.
Book a respite stay
Call 0450 906 808 — planned blocks or emergency capacity.