NDIS respite and short-term support
Time away from your usual care arrangements, with your support needs still met — and a real chance for families and carers to rest.
Registered NDIS provider
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Based in Guildford
Our office is at 10 Carrington Road, Guildford NSW 2161.
NDIS-funded and private
Most services are NDIS-funded; home cleaning is also available privately.
Talk to a person
Call 02 8722 0799 to speak with the team.
About respite
Respite is time apart from your usual care arrangements. You get support somewhere that feels like a change of pace, and the people who support you day to day get to properly stop for a while.
It isn't a sign anything has gone wrong. Care is built on closeness, and closeness without a break wears down even the strongest arrangements. A planned break is how good arrangements stay good.
Respite can look different for everyone: support at home while a family member goes away, or a short stay somewhere suited to you. Either way your routine, preferences and pace are respected, and your support needs are covered.
Who it's for
- Participants who would like a change of scene with support
- Families and carers who need a planned break
- Households where the usual carer is unavailable for a period
How we can help
Your support needs met
The same personal care, routines and supports you rely on, delivered by people who know how you like things done.
A change of pace
Time to do something different — something new if you want it, familiar comforts if you'd rather.
A rest for carers
The people who support you every day get time to properly rest, knowing you're looked after.
Planning together
Booking respite is mostly a conversation: dates, routines, preferences, medications and who to contact.
How funding usually works
Usually funded under: Core Supports — Short Term Accommodation and Assistance
NDIS respite is commonly funded as Short Term Accommodation and Assistance (STA) in Core Supports, or as in-home support. Whether it's in your plan, and how much, is decided by the NDIA.
Tell us what kind of break you're thinking about and we can look at what your plan allows. Availability of a short stay depends on dates and your support needs, so ask as early as you can.
General NDIS information. Your own plan decides what is funded — check it, or ask your plan manager, support coordinator or the NDIA (1800 800 110).
Respite by suburb
Guildford district
Parramatta district
Blacktown district
Mount Druitt district
Baulkham Hills district
Liverpool district
Fairfield district
What happens when you enquire
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Tell us what you need
Send an enquiry through this website or call 02 8722 0799. A few details about the support you're looking for and your suburb is enough to start.
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Talk it through with our team
A member of the WSS team contacts you the way you prefer. We'll talk about your goals, your plan and where you live — there's no obligation.
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Agree on your supports
Before anything starts, you agree on the supports, schedule and costs. NDIS participants usually do this through a service agreement.
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Support begins
Your supports start, and we adjust them with you as your needs, routines or plan change.
Common questions
What is NDIS respite?
Respite is a short break from your usual care arrangements, with support. Under the NDIS it's usually funded as Short Term Accommodation and Assistance, or as support at home.
Is respite only for carers?
No. It's for both sides: a change of pace for the participant, and a genuine rest for the family or carers who usually provide support.
Can respite happen at home?
Yes. Respite can be support at home while a carer is away, or a short stay somewhere suited to you.
How far ahead should I ask about respite?
As early as you can. Dates, support needs and availability all need to line up, so starting the conversation early gives you the most options.
More about this service on the main Western Sydney Services website.
Related services
- Support workers and personal careDignified personal care from consistent, familiar support workers.
- Daily living and in-home supportEveryday support at home — routines, meals and household tasks — on your terms.
- Supported Independent LivingA home of your own, supported — shared living with support on site.
Talk to us about respite
Tell us a little about what you need and where you live, and our team will be in touch.