Important note for all NDIS STA / STR Bookings

On July 1st 2026, the NDIA released an updated Pricing Guide and made a change to how Short Term Accommodation / Short Term Accommodation is billed.

STA pricing now has separate components for accommodation and support worker costs. Due to complexity of individual support needs, all short term respite bookings will require an individual custom quote.

This service includes the following:
  1. Accessible accommodation in a studio apartment
  2. Support Worker Services including:
    • Personal care
    • Community, social and recreation participation
Services including Nursing Supports and Allied Health can still be accessed at an additional charge in line with NDIA Pricing and Operational Guidelines.

NDIS Short Term Accommodation at Sargood on Collaroy.

Discover NDIS Short Term Accommodation designed specifically for people living with spinal cord injury.

Our Short Term Accommodation packages may be funded through the NDIS providing an opportunity to give your informal supports a break, whilst providing you with tailored support, high-quality care, and a wide range of recreational activities.

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What is Short Term Accommodation?

Short Term Accommodation allows you to have time apart from your primary informal supports overnight. It allows you to be supported by someone else and gives your primary informal supports a short break to sustain your usual arrangements. This is for up to 14 days at a time, and for up to 28 days per year.

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Who can access Short Term Accommodation?

The NDIS can only fund Short Term Accommodation if it relates to your disability support needs. Generally, Short Term Accommodation will be available if you:

  • live with, or get daily drop-in support from, your primary informal supports, and
  • get disability-related support from your primary informal supports for more than 6 hours a day, on a long-term basis.

To find out if you can access Short Term Accommodation through your NDIS Plan you can speak with your NDIS Contact, Local Area Coordinator, Support Coordinator or Plan Manager.

You can also access information on the NDIS website here

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Attendant Care Team

Our guest attendants are trained in spinal cord injury care and can assist with:
  • Hoist, slideboard & standing transfers
  • Complex bowel & bladder care
  • Showering, dressing & personal hygiene
  • Meal preparation and medication prompts
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Weekly Activity Program

From kayaking and surfing to national park adventures and adaptive mountain biking, our recreation team will tailor experiences to your needs and interests.

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Adaptive Equipment Available

We can provide a range of equipment during your stay, including:
  • Shower chairs & commodes
  • Pressure-relieving mattresses
  • Monkey bars, over toilet aids, and more

FAQs

We are proud to be part of The Royal Rehab Group, a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) registered provider of a range of disability supports including Short Term Accommodation and Assistance.

Our Provider number is 405002604.

As of October 1, 2024, new NDIS legislation was introduced and on November 27, 2024, FAQs were released clarifying the definition and purpose of Short Term Accommodation

You can access this information here on the NDIS website.

The NDIS may fund up to 28 days of Short Term Respite per year. You can use your Short Term respite funding flexibly. For example, you might want to use it in a block of up to 14 days at a time or for one weekend a month.

As everyone’s circumstances are different we encourage you to speak with your Local Area Coordinator or Support Coordinator to discuss what may be covered for you by the NDIS.

Short Term Accommodation is not for holidays. The NDIS only fund Short Term Accommodation in line with their operational guidelines.

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Additional room charges, including a second room for carers or family members, are out of pocket expenses which will generally not be funded by the NDIS.

These charges will be invoiced separately to you and will need to be paid for privately at check-in.

Sargood on Collaroy is a purpose-built service for people with spinal cord injury and their unique accessibility needs. Our support workers have been trained to support the complex care, participation and access needs of people living with spinal cord injury. During a stay, you will have access to these support workers 24 hours a day.

The accessible rooms all feature the very latest in adaptive technology, home automation and assistive technology.

We have a comprehensive range of daily living equipment that can be provided for you, during your stay.

You have access to a clinical nurse and an occupational therapist all included your package.

You have access to supported activities 9am – 5 pm each day of your stay.

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