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The NDIS funds supports and services to help eligible people with disability achieve their goals, increase independence, and participate more fully in community life.

Reef Retreat NQ is a centre-based facility supporting people with disability to access funded services that promote independence, inclusion, and quality of life.

Short Term Respite Care at Reef Retreat NQ

The NDIS recognises that from time-to-time, people may require temporary supports that are different from their usual arrangements. Short Term Respite (STR) is funding for support and accommodation for a short time away from the usual home environment.

STR funding is designed to:

  • Give people with disability the opportunity to try new things, make new friends, and develop new skills.
  • Provide a break for informal carers, helping to sustain ongoing caring arrangements.
  • Support the maintenance of current living situations by giving informal supports a break.

Key points about STR funding:

  • The NDIS generally funds up to 28 days of STR per year, which can be used flexibly (for example, as a block of up to 14 days at a time, or for one weekend each month).
  • STR is often funded when a person’s usual carers are not available, or to support a person to try new experiences.
  • STR can be provided at different support ratios, such as 1:1 or 1:2, depending on individual needs and whether supports can be shared with another participant during the stay at Reef Retreat NQ.

What STR does and does not cover:

  • STR funding covers accommodation, personal care, and the support needed to take part in community, cultural, or social activities.
  • STR is not for holidays—NDIS funding cannot be used for holiday packages, holiday accommodation, or travel for leisure.
  • Meals, activities, and transport may be included in the daily rate only if STR is delivered in a centre-based/group setting and in line with NDIS guidelines.
    • As Reef Retreat NQ is a purpose-built centre-based facility, services therefore qualify under NDIS guidelines to integrate your personal care support and accommodation, and may include food, activities and transport as part of your daily rate.

For more information:

If you have questions about how STR works at Reef Retreat NQ or how to use your funding, please contact our team or speak with your Support Coordinator.

Supported Stays at Reef Retreat NQ

Not everyone will use Short Term Respite (STR) funding for their stay at Reef Retreat NQ. If you have CORE Support or Supported Independent Living (SIL) funding in your NDIS plan, you can use this flexibly to achieve your NDIS goals, such as:

  • Travelling away from home
  • Participating in the community
  • Trying new things and meeting new people
  • Developing independence and social skills
  • Building capacity for daily living

How Supported Stays Work:

For a supported stay, you pay for your accommodation at Reef Retreat NQ privately. Your NDIS funding can then be used to cover the support services you require during your stay, including assistance or supervision with daily living activities, personal care, community access and participation.

Supported stays can be provided at a 1:1 or 1:2 support ratio, depending on your needs and whether supports can be shared with another participant.

NDIS Support Services Available at Reef Retreat NQ

At Reef Retreat NQ a person can received the following services under these NDIS registration groups:

  • Assistance with Daily Personal Activities (funding for CORE supports)
  • High Intensity Daily Personal Activities (funding for CORE supports)
  • Assist Travel/Transport
  • Daily Tasks/Shared Living (Supported Independent Living funding known as SIL supports)
  • Development of Daily Care and Life Skills (funding for Capacity Building)
  • Participate Community (funding for CORE supports)
  • Group and Centre-Based Activities (funding for Day Program attendance)

All supports are delivered in line with current NDIS Guidelines and tailored to your individual needs and goals.

For more information:

  • Visit the NDIS website for the most up-to-date information on CORE Supports.
  • Visit the NDIS website for the most up-to-date information on SIL Supports.

If you have questions about how to use your NDIS funding for a supported stay, please contact our team or speak with your Support Coordinator.

NDIS Application Process

If you are a person with disability and do not yet have a NDIS plan, you may be eligible to access NDIS supports and services. The NDIS is designed to help people with disability achieve their goals, increase independence, and participate more fully in community life.

Check your eligibility:
To find out if you are eligible for the NDIS, visit the official NDIS eligibility page: CLICK HERE

Apply for NDIS funding:
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply for NDIS funding online or by contacting the NDIS directly. For more information on how to apply: CLICK HERE

If you need support with your application or have questions about the process, you can contact the NDIS or speak with a Local Area Coordinator for assistance.

 

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