July 28, 2022

All You Need To Know About The Short Term Accommodation

Why do people take vacations or time away from their homes?

There are numerous health benefits that mainly improve before, during, or after a trip. The most common benefits that people face are emotional well-being (54%), connection with loved ones (52%), and amount of energy (35%).

The NDIS Short Term Accommodation program helps people with vulnerabilities do that. Eben Mission has all the resources and staff required to help you succeed in your journey with the NDIS.

What Is Short Term Accommodation?

The NDIS Short Term Accommodation (STA) program is a way for participants to move away from their usual location or home to another place where they can experience new things for their management.

This allows participants to take a short break out of their space. Along with their carer, individuals can seek enjoyment with activities, and other extracurricular methods that help with their management program. Your support worker may also gain time away from their caring role.

The Short Term Accommodation helps you to:

Experience new things
Provide a place where you can meet new people and spend time with friends
Maintain your living condition by giving you a break from your management activities

It also includes several amenities and facilities so that you can have a pleasurable time. It includes:

Food & Drinks
Accommodation
Personal care
Activities that you and your provider can agree on

The short term accommodation is usually given for 28 days in a year, but you can use it flexibly. Typical uses of your STA fund can be allocated in 14 days or one weekend every month.

What Are The Benefits of STA?

A little time away from your usual activities can provide many benefits. People can achieve several great qualities during their time in their home away from home.’ Some benefits include:

1. Joining community events with friends:

Allowing yourself to have fun with people who share your condition is a freeing experience. It is comforting to be active with other members. Things like confiding and talking with people who can relate to your management progress is a way to relieve your worries. The Short Term Accommodation creates a way for participants to meet new people.

Community events and activities are set up for individuals to extend their growth levels. The NDIS has made sure to make new ways to grow their participants’ potential. Making friends and acquaintances has proven to reduce stress levels and increase personal development.

2. Enhance your personality:

Moving away from your usual location helps people in various ways. Staying in a different area than you are used to can bring in new opportunities for growth and happiness.

At times, it can be hard to live simply with your routines, but with the short term accommodation, your body and health can relax as a change of scenery can bring a sense of fulfilment and joy.

How Can You Include It In Your NDIS Plan?

Like with any NDIS plan and program, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) will fund the Short Term Accommodation if your needs are related to your disability. The NDIS can fund if you:

May not need the usual support in the future
Maintain functional capacity
Helps you increase your independence in your life
Allows you to do more activities

You will need to provide evidence of your needs and share progress reports. Eben Mission makes it easier for you as they appoint support workers who can oversee your process.

Ebenezer Mission is Here To Help!

Eben Mission is determined to help you during your NDIS journey. With experienced and reliable support workers, they can maintain your progress quickly and efficiently. Their Short Term Accommodation offers: