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NDIS Respite Care
NDIS respite care gives you time apart from your usual carers, and gives them a break, so everyone can keep going. Under the NDIS it’s called short-term respite. On Solotude, you can find independent support workers and nurses who provide respite at home or away.
Last updated October 2026
What respite usually includes
- Support with everyday activities, like showering, cooking and toileting
- A short stay somewhere new, like respite accommodation or a short-stay rental
- Support to stay in your own home while your carer takes a break
- Overnight support during your stay
- Activities during the stay, as part of your support
How much you can get
Short-term respite is usually funded for up to 28 days a year. It can be used in blocks of up to 14 days at a time, or in other patterns, like one weekend a month. The amount in your plan depends on your situation and your carers’ needs.What it isn’t
Respite funding isn’t holiday funding. It doesn’t cover holiday packages, cruises, airfares, travel insurance, theme parks, food, or travel and accommodation for family or support workers who come with you. It also doesn’t replace school, work, community activities or crisis accommodation.Who provides respite care?
Respite in your own home is usually delivered by support workers, with a nurse where you need clinical care. If you’re using respite accommodation, the provider of that accommodation organises the support.Support workers
Provide care and company during respite, at home or during a short stay away. About NDIS support workers · Support workers in SydneyNurses
Provide respite where you need clinical care, like medication management or complex health needs. About NDIS nurses · Nurses in SydneyHow much does NDIS respite care cost?
Short-term respite is usually paid from your Core Supports budget. It’s generally funded as a daily amount that covers both your support and standard accommodation. Rates depend on how much support you need and the ratio of workers to participants, within the NDIS price limits. Every provider on Solotude shows their rate on their profile, so you know the cost before you message them. For current price limits, check the official NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.Finding respite care on Solotude
- Create a free account. It takes a couple of minutes and you don’t need your NDIS number. Create a free account
- Search for support workers by your suburb, the days you need and the support you’re after.
- Read profiles and see exactly what Solotude has checked for each provider.
- Message providers directly. Your phone and email stay private until you choose to share them.
- Agree the support and the price in a service agreement between the two of you.
Frequently asked questions
What is NDIS short term respite?
Short-term respite gives you time apart from your usual carers, so they can take a break. It covers your support and standard accommodation for a short stay, usually up to 28 days a year.What’s the difference between respite, short term respite and short term accommodation?
They mean much the same thing. Short-term accommodation was the old NDIS name. The NDIS now calls it short-term respite, and most people simply call it respite.Can I use respite funding for a holiday?
No. Respite funding covers your support and standard accommodation, not holiday packages, cruises, airfares, theme parks or travel for others.Is respite funded for the carer or the participant?
It’s funded in the participant’s plan, for the participant’s support. The aim is to give their carers a break, so they can keep caring.Can respite happen in our own home?
Yes. You can use it in your own home, with a support worker staying with you while your carer has a break, especially if you usually need overnight support.Related services
