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Rest, recharge, and try something new. A break for you and your family.

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A home away from home

Relax, recharge and try something new.

Short Term Respite (STR) is a short stay away from your usual home. You might hear it called respite care, or it used to be known as Short Term Accommodation (STA) under the NDIS.

During your stay, you get to relax, try new things and meet new people. Your family or carers get a well-earned break from their caring role too.

You can stay in one of our welcoming respite homes, or we can support you in your own home while your usual carers takes a break.

Note: Short Term Respite is different to Medium Term Accommodation (MTA). MTA is for longer stays of up to 90 days while you’re between homes or waiting for other supports.

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Where is Short Term Respite available?

At Aruma, we have respite homes across NSW and VIC. Each home is welcoming, well-equipped and set up for people with disability.

Want to find out if there’s a respite home near you?

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Your respite questions answered

Our team takes care of all your support needs so you can relax and enjoy your stay. We help with:

  • Meals and cooking
  • Personal care like showering and dressing
  • Help with medication
  • Getting out and about for activities
  • Overnight support

We work with you to plan a stay that suits your needs and interests.

Respite is your chance to have fun, try new things and meet new people. We’ll chat with you about what you enjoy and plan activities you’ll love.

This might include:

  • Going to the movies or out for dinner
  • Visiting the beach or local attractions
  • Playing your favourite sport
  • Joining in with cooking or arts and crafts
  • Just relaxing and taking it easy

No matter your age or interests, there’s something for you.

Your NDIS plan funds up to 28 days of Short Term Respite each year, with a maximum of 14 days at a time. How you use this time is up to you.

You could stay:

  • Overnight
  • For a weekend
  • For a week or two

Chat with us about what works best for you and your family.

Yes! If you’d prefer to stay at home, we can provide respite support there instead. Our team will come to you and give your usual carers a break.

Yes! We offer respite for children 16+ with disability. Our children’s respite homes are safe, fun spaces where kids can hang out, make friends and try new activities.

Our team is trained to support children and young people. We work closely with families to make sure each child feels comfortable and cared for.

Learn more about children’s respite services.

NDIS support categories: Short Term Respite is funded under Core Supports – Assistance with Daily Life in your NDIS plan.

STR might be stated in your plan, but even if it isn’t, you may still be able to use your Core funding for respite, as long as it fits within your budget and won’t affect your other approved supports.

If you need longer term accommodation, options like Supported Independent Living or Medium Term Accommodation might suit you better.

Please note: We bill in line with the NDIS Price Guide, which generally increases annually.

Why choose Aruma for respite?

  • Your break, your way — You choose how you spend your time. We plan your stay around what you enjoy.
  • A home away from home — Our respite homes are welcoming, comfortable and well-equipped.
  • Skilled, friendly staff — Our teams are trained to support you and make you feel at home.
  • Family peace of mind — Your carers get a real break, knowing you’re in good hands.
  • Flexible options — Stay in our homes or get respite support in your own home.

The Aruma Way – A promise backed by quality

At Aruma, we’re committed to upholding the human rights of every person we support, every time. We call this The Aruma Way, our promise to deliver high-quality support that is:

  • Your Way — Person-centred support, putting you at the centre.
  • The Safe Way — Keeping everyone safe from harm.
  • The Right Way — Effective support, provided the way it should be.
  • Together — Working in partnership with you and your support network.

It’s part of our DNA. It’s embedded in everything we do — and it’s what we hold ourselves accountable to.

“To me, the Safe Way means the person supporting me is a person that cares, a person that i’m comfortable being around and opening up to”
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Ready to book your break?

Talk to our team today to explore your options and find a respite stay that suits you.

Properties available now!

At Aruma, we have a number of welcoming STR Properties for adults with a disability across New South Wales, and Victoria.

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Have questions?

Need to get in touch or wanting to get the ball rolling with this service? Our customer team would love to help.

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