Being an essential support under the NDIS, STA aims to provide very temporary accommodation and support services for persons with disabilities. Despite its importance, several myths are attached to STA. Let’s correct some of these myths to generate a clearer picture. In this blog we will debunk the common myths regarding supported temporary accommodation.
Myth: STA Is Only for Emergencies
Fact: Supported temporary accommodation in Canberra is not confined to emergency situations. It can be used for planned respite, skill development, social engagement, or when normal support systems are temporarily unavailable.
Myth: STA Funding Covers Only the Accommodation
Fact: STA funding includes so much more than accommodation. It includes personal care, meals, and activities required by the participant to ensure full support.
Myth: STA is Only for Group-Type Accommodation
Fact: According to the NDIS service providers in Canberra, STA usually involves group accommodation, but individual accommodation is also possible when very particular supports are required due to the very special needs of that person.
Myth: STA is beneficial only for people with carers.
Fact: STA provides support to nearly all participants, depending on their need for informal carers, and gives them a chance to receive support for gaining independence and engaging with the community.
Myth: STA Supports Are Only Available in Certain Areas
Fact: STA support can be provided in a range of settings, be they urban, regional, or rural, subject to availability and the preferences of participants to ensure a wide range of community access.
Myth: All Support Services Are Included Within STA
Fact: In the STA, support services must be planned and approved within the participant’s NDIS plan; they are not inherently included and are based on the needs of the individual.
Myth: STA Use Is Unlimited Throughout the Year
Fact: Use of the NDIS supported temporary accommodation in Victoria is limited based on the funding and goals in each participant’s NDIS plan and stresses strategic use for short-term respite or skill-building rather than indefinite stays.
Final Comments
Short-Term Accommodation provides a flexible and supportive option within the NDIS to cater to other needs beyond just emergency housing. By dispelling these common myths, people would better navigate the supports available and make considered choices for their care and accommodation options.
