NDIS Respite Cost Calculator 2025
Calculate Short Term Accommodation (STA) costs for NDIS respite care. Get accurate pricing for weekdays, weekends, and public holidays using 2025-26 NDIS rates.
NDIS STA Rates 2025-26
High Physical Support STA
Note: Rates are NDIS price limits. Actual provider rates may vary. STA must be approved in your NDIS plan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
NDIS respite care (Short Term Accommodation) costs vary by day type in 2025-26:
- Weekday (Mon-Fri): $346.51 per day
- Saturday: $384.92 per day
- Sunday: $423.32 per day
- Public Holiday: $461.72 per day
These rates include overnight accommodation and basic personal care support in a shared or individual respite facility.
NDIS STA (Short Term Accommodation) rates for 2025-26 price year are:
| Type | Standard | High Physical Support |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday | $346.51 | $412.15 |
| Saturday | $384.92 | $457.68 |
| Sunday | $423.32 | $503.20 |
| Public Holiday | $461.72 | $548.72 |
These are maximum NDIS price limits - providers may charge less.
NDIS respite care for a typical 7-night week costs:
- 5 weekdays + 2 weekend days: ~$2,540
- All weekdays (Mon-Sun start): ~$2,426
- Including a public holiday: Add ~$115
High Physical Support STA adds approximately 20% to these costs. Two weeks of respite typically costs $5,000-$5,500 for standard support.
Respite care and STA are the same thing - just different names for the same NDIS support:
- STA (Short Term Accommodation) is the official NDIS term
- Respite care is the common/traditional name
- Both refer to temporary overnight accommodation with support
- Funded under Core Supports in your NDIS plan
STA provides a break for carers (respite) while also giving participants opportunities to try new things, build independence, or recover after hospital stays.
The main NDIS line item codes for STA (respite) are:
| Code | Description | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 01_799_0104_1_1 | STA - Weekday | $346.51 |
| 01_799_0104_1_1_S | STA - Saturday | $384.92 |
| 01_799_0104_1_1_U | STA - Sunday | $423.32 |
| 01_799_0104_1_1_P | STA - Public Holiday | $461.72 |
| 01_800_0104_1_1 | STA High Physical - Weekday | $412.15 |
Use our NDIS Code Lookup tool to find all STA-related codes.
To get STA/respite approved in your NDIS plan:
- Discuss your need for respite with your planner or LAC
- Explain how respite supports your goals (carer support, skill building, etc.)
- Provide evidence of carer fatigue or capacity building needs
- Request a specific number of nights per year (14-28 nights is common)
- STA funding appears in your Core Supports budget
STA is typically approved as a set number of days per plan year. Unused STA funding can often be used flexibly for other Core supports.