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How does the Short-Term Accommodation work?

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When you must temporarily leave your home, short-term housing is there to help. This may be done as a "respite" for caregivers, or it may be done to assist you if your regular support system is temporarily unavailable. You can take a break and have the opportunity to try new activities, meet new people, or learn new skills when you spend a short time away from home.   What is included in temporary housing? Contrary to its name, short-term housing includes more than simply the place you reside; it also consists of the assistance you get from the staff. Thus, it also has: Activities you and the caregiver agree on regarding personal care and meals. Actions may involve art therapy, depending on the practitioner, among other things.   Accommodations for temporary use in your NDIS plan The NDIS funds short-term housings under the Core Support category "Assistance with Daily Living." Depending on the type of assistance you need, the informal support you have,...