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Trusted NDIS Bookings
MediStays is a trusted source of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Short Term (STA) and Medium Term Accommodation (MTA) across Australia. We work closely with referrers, participants, carers and families to match accommodation that meets your individual needs.
While the process of booking MediStays accommodation varies considerably from one participant to the next, the complexity of the referral will impact the process and length, and may include accessibility assessments, onsite inspections and funding approval (if not already approved).
Our experienced team work closely with the referral team to achieve the best outcome for your participant and their goals.
Support for All Participants
MediStays is here to assist with a broad range of accommodation, including hospital discharge, during home modifications and short breaks for travel to appointments and respite.
Collaborative Approach
We work closely with you and your NDIS team to provide the best accommodation options to achieve your goals.
Trusted and Reliable
MediStays is the trusted go-to service for NDIS STA and MTA. Our team bring extensive experience in booking accommodation to meet your personal needs.
Why book with MediStays?
Flexible choice and control of your supports
You decide your location, accommodation type and features
A dedicated Care Navigator to find you the best options
Our dedicated Care Navigator support team
Every NDIS booking is managed by our Care Navigators, a dedicated team to assist participants, carers and referrers.
We make NDIS bookings easy.
Our STA Packages have been designed to give participants of the NDIS and their supports a smooth and enjoyable stay.
Understand
Our dedicated Care Navigator team learns guests’ goals for their stay, access needs, ideal locations and features.
Options
We hand select the best options for your needs and requests. We only offer what is available and best suited to each guest’s unique situation.
Confirmation
We assist guests and their supports to utilise their NDIS Plan core funds, and ensure they are making the most of their allocations for accommodation each year.
It just takes a couple of minutes.
How can I customise STA for my individual needs?
We offer a variety of locations, features and home comforts to make your STA stay restful and enjoyable.
Destination
We discuss your plan goals and preferences for your stay. This might be somewhere nice and close to home for your first stay away, or further afield to experience new things.
Features
We will always match you with the right accessibility features, plus extra facilities including pet-friendly rooms for therapy pets and other features.
Meals
To give you the best respite break, meals can be included where desired. This can include a continental breakfast, through to a full meal package.
Testimonials for MediStays community
The Victorian Football Integration and Development Association (FIDA) support a league of footy players with intellectual disability to play a full season of home and away games each year. This includes a spot in the National Carnival and MediStays Cup competitions, and for some players, this means the opportunity to travel interstate. Short Term Accommodation is needed for players and their supports to attend away games.
"Caring for my son takes a lot of energy, especially as I get older. To give me a much-needed break, MediStays books two nights respite for my son every month. It may not sound much, but it's all I need to recharge my batteries. I also have peace of mind that my son is safe and happy with his regular support workers from home."
My wife and I have a beautiful family. However, the complex needs of our daughter means that we rarely get a break and our other children rarely get 1:1 attention. Booking STA with MediStays gives me a regular respite break with our daughter, while my wife enjoys time at home with our other children. And, we also have the option for MediStays to book our daughter at STA with supports onsite.
As my daughter gets older, her interest in developing independence is gradually increasing. Last year we started booking regular short stays with MediStays to travel from Gippsland to Melbourne. Grace* loves her trips to the city! She has learnt how to catch the tram and train, and is more confident around large groups of people. Ultimately, her goal is to build enough confidence to stay without me.
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How we assist you to achieve your NDIS plan goals
STA provides participants of the NDIS and their support networks the opportunity to live out of home for a short period.
Funded through core supports, STA provides important opportunities for respite and assistance to experience new things.
Respite Stays
Current living arrangements could be in shared SDA, or your family home. A stay away from home can give you some well-deserved ‘me-time’, recharge your batteries, and inspire new goals.
The added benefit can be the opportunity for informal supports to recharge their batteries too. You can book STA with your own, trusted support workers, giving your informal supports a rest at home. A respite break for everyone helps sustain your permanent living situation.
Personal Goals and Growth
For some participants of the NDIS, expanding your independence is a very important goal. With the right plan and supports in place, progress will be made.
Growth can look like opportunities for new creative experiences or learning to navigate public transport independently. The possibilities are endless. At MediStays, we support you to build capacity and achieve your goals.
Spending Quality Time
When family and friends are informal supports, it can sometimes be challenging to spend quality time together.
Our STA packages allow flexibility for both formal and informal supports. Paid supports can be arranged in a way that allows loved ones to rest and spend enjoyable time together during their stay.
Trying New Sports & Activities
Around 50% of plans include the Community Inclusion Initiative to “help inform the provision of community participation support under the NDIS”.
It can cover registration fees and equipment, and a carer to support someone to get ready for their training or game, provide transport to and from the game, and be present during training and games.
Want to know more about how to utilise NDIS STA?
Our dedicated Care Navigators will guide you through the entire booking process.
About NDIS Accommodation with MediStays
Need accessible features during your stay?
Our accommodation supports a diverse range of accessibility requirements.
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