Every family carer needs a break sometimes, and every NDIS participant can benefit from a change of scenery. Respite care gives both a proper, supported option, without a long-term commitment.
Humility Support Services provides respite care across Brisbane and surrounding suburbs, with support delivered by consistent, briefed staff rather than unfamiliar casual workers.
Respite is a temporary, supported break from a participant’s usual routine, whether that’s a short stay away from home or extra in-home support so a carer can rest.
A break should feel like a change of pace, not a disruption. We prioritise involving a participant’s existing support workers in respite wherever rostering allows, so the experience feels supported rather than disorienting.
Respite is generally funded through Core Supports, with the NDIA allocating a set number of funded nights or hours per year based on assessed need. We’ll confirm exactly what your plan allows before booking.
Respite often only gets considered once a carer is already exhausted, which makes it feel like a last resort rather than a sustainable, planned option. Being supported by unfamiliar staff during a respite stay can also make an already disruptive break feel worse rather than restorative.
We prioritise involving a participant’s existing support workers in respite wherever rostering allows, and we actively encourage carers to plan respite ahead of a crisis point rather than waiting until they’ve reached breaking point. Our team is active across Brisbane and the surrounding southern and southwestern suburbs, with consistent staff who already know a participant’s routine.
If you’re a carer needing a break, or considering respite for yourself or a family member, get in touch and we’ll talk through current availability and how it fits your plan.
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They describe the same NDIS-funded support. Respite is the everyday term, and Short Term Accommodation (STA) is the formal NDIS name for a temporary, supported stay away from home.
The amount is set individually in each participant’s plan based on assessed need. Your plan manager or support coordinator can confirm your specific allocation.
No, respite can also mean extra in-home support during the day so a carer can rest, not just an overnight stay elsewhere.
No. Respite can also suit participants living independently who want a short, supported change of routine.
