Eligibility for funding is assessed by the NDIS on a case-by-case basis. It will only be included in your plan if it is deemed as a reasonable and necessary support that will fulfil your needs and assist you towards reaching your goals.
In order to assess your eligibility, the NDIS will ask a few key questions such as:
- Does Short Term Accommodation help you to pursue your goals?
- Does Short Term Accommodation help you to participate in your community?
- Is the need for STA related to your disability?
The NDIS needs to see that the support you receive from STA is warranted, beneficial and relevant to your disability.
If you are eligible for STA funding, it’s important to note that the NDIS will only fund a maximum of 28 days per year. You have complete control over how you choose to be supported. The only limitation is that you are unable to receive Short Term Accommodation for more than 14 consecutive days.