What is respite care and how can you include it in your NDIS plan?

Respite care is a type of short-term care provided to people with disabilities or chronic illnesses. This type of care is designed to provide temporary relief to primary caregivers, allowing them to take a break from their caregiving responsibilities. Respite care can be provided in a variety of settings, including in-home care, day centers, and NDIS short-term accommodation in Melbourne . If you are a participant in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and you live in Melbourne, you can include respite care in your NDIS plan. The NDIS provides funding for respite care under the category of Short-Term Accommodation and Assistance (STAA). STAA funding can be used to cover the cost of short-term accommodation, including respite care. This funding can be used to pay for a range of services, including overnight accommodation, meals, personal care, and support services. To include respite care in your NDIS plan, you will need to work with your NDIS planner to develo...