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Short Term Respite / Medium Term Accommodation

Short/Medium Term Disability Accommodation

At I-Help Disability Services, our Short Term Disability Accommodation — also known as Short Term Respite (STR) — and Medium Term Disability Accommodation (MTA) provide a safe, welcoming environment with 24/7 personalised support tailored to each participant’s individual needs and goals.

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STA / MTA

Safe, welcoming, 24/7 support

Our STR and MTA options are typically funded at shared support ratios, giving participants the chance to connect socially and share meaningful experiences. However, we also understand that some individuals may require more personalised care. That’s why we offer immediate capacity for 1:1 Short Term or Medium Term Disability Accommodation, ensuring participants receive the dedicated attention and tailored assistance they need to feel safe, comfortable, supported, and truly at home.

Whether you are seeking a short break, recovery time after hospital, or a stepping stone to more permanent housing, our focus is always on comfort, independence, and continuity of care. Participants benefit from engaging activities, opportunities to develop daily living skills, and the chance to connect with others — all within a supportive, nurturing, and home-like setting designed to promote wellbeing and independence.

Medium-Term Accommodation

Medium-Term
Accommodation (MTA)

MTA funding covers the cost of accommodation while you wait for long-term housing to be confirmed, such as Supported Independent Living (SIL) or Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). This funding helps bridge the gap during these important transitions.
  • Funded through your Core Supports budget
  • Typically available for up to 90 days
  • Extensions may be possible depending on your circumstances
  • MTA gives you the comfort and stability you need while longer-term supports are being finalised

Short-Term Accommodation

Short-Term
Accommodation (STR)

STR, including respite, provides funding for both support and accommodation for a brief stay away from your usual home. It can last for up to 14 days at a time, or up to 28 days a year, offering a refreshing change of pace for you and a break for your carers or family.

14 days

Per stay

28 days

Per year

Our STR services are:

  • Available Nationally, specifically Metro Melbourne and South-East Queensland
  • Offered on a planned, emergency, or overnight basis
  • Available every day and night of the year
  • Tailored to your needs, usually lasting 1–2 weeks per stay
  • Delivered by qualified, friendly staff in a comfortable, home-like setting
  • Focused on your compatibility with staff and other participants

Why Choose Us

Support you can count on

24/7 on-site care available

Expert clinical management provided

Personalised support tailored to individual needs

Support with transitions from hospital to supported accommodation

SDA Design Categories

Accommodation across
all SDA design categories

Our STA and MTA options are available across a range of SDA design categories to meet diverse participant needs.

High Physical Support

Improved Liveability

Fully Accessible

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Looking for a short break, recovery time, or a stepping stone to permanent housing?

Our STA and MTA options provide a safe, welcoming environment with 24/7 personalised support. Contact us today to find the right accommodation solution for you.
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