Frequently Asked Questions
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Short-term accommodation, including respite care, provides funding for temporary support and accommodation away from your regular home. This funding can cover the cost of care for stays of up to 14 days. It’s typically available when your regular caregivers are unavailable or when you need to explore new experiences in line with your NDIS goals and personal development.
NDIS STA can be used for up to 14 days at a time and for a maximum of 28 days per year. Our most popular Inspired Getaways are between 5 and 10 days, however you may prefer less or more time fror respite, the choice is yours.
We understand everyone’s NDIS plans are unique so it’s a good idea to speak with your support coordinator and or plan manager to confirm your eligibility for STA funding and the number of days you can access.
Our friendly team will organise and coordinate your respite stay from start to finish.
This includes:
- Accomodation to suit your needs (accessible options available)
- Tailored supports from a qualified and experienced professional or as we like to call them ‘Getaway Guides’
- Wheel Chair Accessible transport available for outings
- Agreed activities, outings and skill building exercises
Simply call, email or complete the enquiry form on our contact page and one of our friendly team will be in touch with you.
You may also like to speak with your Support Coordinator or Plan Manager to confirm your eligibility for STA and they can speak with us direct.
Our most popular destinations are Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Hervey Bay.
We aren’t limited to these locations so contact us to find out more.
Getaway Guide is the term we use for our support workers. Yes our team hold the experience and qualifications to provide tailored supports to our clients, but that’s not all. Their local knowledge makes every outing enjoyable and memorable.
Yes, subject to approval we have pet friendly accommodation options speak to us to find out more.
Yes we can, we have shower chairs, wheelie walkers and access to a large range of quality hire equipment such as, electric hi-low bed, electric reclining chair, toilet commode, mobility scooter. (Please note the cost of mobility hire equipment is an additional cost to the STA).
Yes our team are experienced and qualified to assist with medication. Prior to the STA we will source in writing your medication schedule and documentation so we can assist and prompt you as requested.
Yes we can, whether it’s building independence away from home, daily household tasks or the fun stuff like cooking, fishing, pottery, gardening or art we can help.
Yes, all our Getaway Guides hold CPR and First Aid Certificates. Approved NDIS worker certificates and orientation modules. In addition to this all our staff hold a certificate III in individual support or greater with relevant experience to the role.
Inspired Getaways is a small family run business supporting NDIS participants for over 5 years on the Sunshine Coast and beyond. Our team ensures we provide each of our clients an enjoyable and genuine respite experience. We create tailored experiences, activities and skill building exercises whilst ensuring our clients support requirements are met and NDIS goals are strived for. You can call us directly on 0467 269 999 to learn more.
To make a complaint you can contact the General Manager Lachlan Bycroft 0467 269 999 or contact the NDIS Quality and safeguards commission https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/about/making-complaint
Getaways on the Sunshine Coast
Welcome to Inspired Getaways. We are a family owned and operated business on the Sunshine Coast providing a range of Short and Medium Term Accommodation (STA/MTA). Our dedicated team are here to enrich the lives of our clients through best practice in care, support and enjoyment.
