What is short-term accommodation (STA)?

Short-Term Accommodation (STA), including respite, provides participants with temporary support and accommodation away from home. STA may also be right for you if your usual support network isn’t available for a short period.

A short stay away from home can:

Give you the chance to try new experiences
Provide opportunities to make friends or develop new skills
Help maintain your usual living situation by giving your informal supports a break

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STA information

Funding and stays

Core budget funds can be used for STA if already available.
You might choose your stays for up to 14 days at a time, or for shorter periods such as one weekend per month.

Short-Term Accommodation includes

Short-term accommodation, including respite, with Allable

We integrate learning and development strategies into all areas of support, using each activity as an opportunity for growth and skill-building. Our respite services create a supportive and comfortable environment where participants can enjoy a change of scenery while continuing to work towards their goals.

Each stay is thoughtfully planned and tailored to individual interests, abilities, and support needs.

Participants are supported to

Develop daily living skills through consistent practice and guided independence
Engage in routines, recreational activities, and community participation
Work towards personal goals using the SMART goal approach
Participate in exciting activities of interest and choice
Develop social and communication skills

During your STA stay, you may choose activities such as

Visiting the beach or going on nature walks
Enjoying local attractions or theme parks such as Movie World, Dreamworld, or Wet’n’Wild
Visiting trampoline parks like Area 51 or Bounce
Exploring Gold Coast attractions like Infinity or Ripley’s Believe It or Not
Movie nights, bowling, gaming, or art and craft projects
Visiting a wildlife sanctuary to meet and interact with animals like kangaroos and koalas
Simply relaxing and recharging in a supportive environment

These are just some ideas of activities and adventures that may spark your interest. We’re completely open to anything you’d like to try. Just let us know and we will organise it, or provide an activity brochure with suggestions based on your interests.