NDIS Respite Care Services in Tasmania
Care Assure provides NDIS respite care across Tasmania through Short Term Accommodation (STA) and Medium Term Accommodation (MTA). Respite stays are in our Supported Independent Living homes, with 24-hour support and registered nurse oversight already in place.
NDIS Respite Care in Hobart
Care Assure provides NDIS respite care across Greater Hobart. Respite gives participants a supported break away from home and gives carers time to rest. Under the NDIS, respite is funded through two accommodation types, depending on how long you need to stay.
Respite participants stay in one of Care Assure's Supported Independent Living homes, alongside our permanent residents. These are homes where 24-hour support is already in place, and a registered nurse oversees every care plan. You are joining a household that operates this way every day, not arriving at a facility that staffs up for bookings.
Two Types of NDIS Respite Accommodation in Tasmania
The type of respite you need depends on how long you will stay and why. Both are funded under Core Supports in your NDIS plan.
Short Term Accommodation (STA)
STA is respite for stays of up to 14 consecutive days, with a maximum of 28 days per year. It covers accommodation, meals, personal care, and activities. STA is used when a carer needs a break, when a participant wants to experience supported living away from home, or when a family needs planned relief.
Medium Term Accommodation (MTA)
MTA is a transitional respite for stays of up to 90 days. It is used when a participant has a confirmed permanent home but cannot yet move in, waiting for a housing vacancy, discharging from the hospital, or while home modifications are completed. MTA covers accommodation only. Personal care and daily support are funded separately.
Our Respite Services Homes in Tasmania
Care Assure provides NDIS respite care in our Supported Independent Living homes across Greater Hobart. Respite is available at each, subject to room availability. Call us, and we will confirm which homes are open for your dates.
Where You Stay During Respite
Care Assure respite in Tasmania is delivered in our Supported Independent Living homes across Greater Hobart. You stay in a bedroom in one of these homes, sharing the living areas, kitchen, and outdoor space with the permanent residents.
This is a deliberate choice. It means:
- Support is already operating: Support workers are on shift 24 hours a day for the permanent residents. Your care is delivered by a team that already knows the home.
- Clinical oversight is not reduced for short stays: Clinical oversight is not reduced for short stays: The registered nurse who writes and reviews care plans for the permanent residents writes yours too, before you arrive.
- You can trial supported living properly: If you are considering SIL, a respite stay in an actual SIL home with actual residents tells you far more than a tour of an empty facility. In Tasmania, where SIL provider choice is limited, this matters.
- Availability is checked at booking: Respite depends on a room being free in a home that suits your support needs. Call us, and we will confirm what is open for your dates.
What Care Assure's Hobart Respite Care Includes
MTA covers accommodation only under NDIS funding rules. Personal care and daily support during an MTA stay are funded separately from your Core Supports budget.
- Private bedroom: Your own room in a Care Assure SIL home, with shared living areas, kitchen, and outdoor space.
- Meals: Three meals daily prepared by our team. Dietary requirements and cultural preferences accommodated.
- Personal care: Assistance with hygiene, dressing, grooming, and medication management as set out in your care plan.
- 24-hour support: Support workers on shift throughout your stay, in a home where 24-hour support is already running.
- Registered nurse oversight: A registered nurse writes and reviews your care plan before arrival, and provides clinical governance for the support team throughout your stay. Not universal among Tasmanian respite providers.
- Community activities: Outings, social events, and skill-building activities planned around your interests and NDIS goals.
Our Respite Locations in Greater Hobart
Care Assure operates three Supported Independent Living homes in Greater Hobart. Respite is available at each, subject to room availability.
- Glenorchy: SIL home in inner northern Hobart. Strong public transport connections and close to the Royal Hobart Hospital.
- Kingston: SIL home in southern Hobart. Family-friendly suburb with full amenity access.
- Moonah: SIL home in inner northern Hobart. Accessible, connected suburb with good bus services.
Each home has a registered nurse overseeing care plans and trained support workers delivering daily assistance. Call (08) 7071 9276 to check current respite availability across all three.
What NDIS Participants Say About Care Assure
Care Assure’s Supported Independent Living program has given me a newfound sense of independence. Their team is so supportive and accommodating, ensuring my needs are met every step of the way. I finally feel empowered to lead my life on my terms!
Why Choose Care Assure for Respite Care in Tasmania?
Care Assure is one of the few Tasmanian respite providers offering both STA and MTA, with a registered nurse writing every care plan and 24-hour support already running in each home.
- Registered nurse authors every care plan: The same clinical standard applied to our permanent residents applies to respite participants. This is not standard across Tasmanian providers.
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- Both STA and MTA from one provider: Most Tasmanian respite providers offer STA only. If your stay extends beyond 14 days, you do not need a new provider relationship.
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- Respite in homes that already run 24-hour support:Respite in homes that already run 24-hour support: You are supported by a team that works in that home every day, not staff rostered in for a short booking.
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- Respite as a real pathway to SIL: Participants considering supported living can stay in an actual Care Assure SIL home before deciding. If it suits, transition to permanent residency is straightforward: same home, same team, same nurse. In a state with limited SIL provider choice, this pathway is worth starting early.
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- Emergency placements by phone: Direct phone line for urgent respite. We do not run an online-only intake for emergencies.
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- NDIS and NIISQ registered: Dual registration. Fully compliant with all NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission practice standards. Registered since 2019.
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Emergency Respite Care in Hobart
Care Assure accepts emergency respite bookings in Greater Hobart, subject to room availability. Emergencies happen; a carer may become suddenly ill, be hospitalised, or face a family crisis.
Call (08) 7071 9276 directly for emergency placements. Do not use the contact form for urgent requests. Because our respite homes already provide 24-hour support, we can often place a participant more quickly than a provider that needs to roster staff for a booking. Our intake team will check which of our Hobart homes has a room free.
If the participant does not currently have STA funding in their plan, their support coordinator or LAC can access unplanned support provisions.
Who Can Access NDIS Respite Carein Hobart?
Respite care is available to NDIS participants with STA or MTA funding in their plan.
You may be eligible if:
- Your carer needs time to rest, travel, or manage their own health
- You want to experience supported living before committing to SIL
- You are waiting for a housing vacancy and need transitional accommodation
- You are being discharged from the hospital, but your permanent home is not ready
- Home modifications are underway, and your house is temporarily uninhabitable
- Your current living arrangement has broken down, and you need a bridge to a longer-term solution
Respite is delivered in our shared Supported Independent Living homes. If you have very high physical support needs requiring specialist equipment, call our team first so we can discuss whether our SIL homes can meet your requirements.
If STA or MTA is not currently in your NDIS plan, your support coordinator or LAC can request a plan review to add it. For urgent situations, unplanned support may be available.
How to Book Respite Care in Hobart
Confirm your plan includes STA or MTA funding under Core Supports. Your plan manager or support coordinator can check this in minutes.
Call (08) 7071 9276 Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Tell us your dates, your support needs, and which of our Hobart homes suits your location.
We discuss the care plan, daily routine, dietary needs, and any specialist requirements. Our registered nurse reviews your needs and prepares your care plan before the placement is confirmed.
Your support team is briefed on your care plan before you arrive. We manage the handover from your family or previous provider.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Where does Care Assure provide respite care in Tasmania?
Care Assure provides respite care in its Supported Independent Living homes across Greater Hobart: Glenorchy, Kingston, and Moonah. Availability depends on a room being free in a home that matches your support needs. Call (08) 7071 9276 to check current availability.
- Where will I stay during respite care?
You stay in a bedroom within one of Care Assure's Supported Independent Living homes in Greater Hobart, alongside the permanent residents who live there. Support workers are on shift 24 hours a day, and a registered nurse oversees every care plan in the home. You have your own private bedroom and share living areas, kitchen, and outdoor space
- Will I be staying with permanent residents?
Yes. Care Assure respite is delivered in our supported homes, which means you share living areas with the participants who live there permanently. Our team introduces you to the household before your stay begins. For many participants, this is an advantage, because it gives a realistic experience of supported living rather than a stay in an empty facility.
- What is the difference between STA and MTA?
STA is a short-term respite of up to 14 consecutive days (28 days per year) covering accommodation, meals, personal care, and activities. MTA is transitional housing for up to 90 days for participants waiting for a permanent home, covering accommodation only. Both are funded under Core Supports.
- Can I book emergency respite care in Hobart?
Yes, subject to room availability. Call (08) 7071 9276 directly for emergency respite. Do not use the contact form for urgent requests. Because our respite homes already provide 24-hour support, we can often place a participant more quickly than a provider that needs to roster staff for a booking. If STA funding is not in the participant's plan, a support coordinator or LAC can access unplanned support provisions.
- Can respite lead to permanent supported living?
Often, yes. Because Care Assure respite is delivered in our actual SIL homes, a respite stay is a genuine trial of supported living. Participants who decide SIL is right for them can transition into permanent residency in the same home, with the same support team and the same registered nurse, if a vacancy is available. Given how few SIL providers operate in Tasmania, this pathway is worth discussing early.
- How many days of respite can I access per year?
Standard STA funding allows up to 28 days per year with a maximum of 14 consecutive days per booking. MTA allows up to 90 days for transitional accommodation. Your individual NDIS plan may allocate more or less depending on your assessed needs.
