NDIS Respite Care for Families & Carers — Western Sydney
Short-term, planned, or emergency respite — at home or overnight. NDIS-funded. Carers need rest. That is not a failure.
At a Glance — NDIS Respite Care
- Provider
- Lift & Live Support — Registered NDIS Provider
- NDIS Funding Categories
- Core Supports — Daily Life (01) & Community Participation (04)
- Plan Types Accepted
- Self-managed, Plan-managed, NDIA-managed
- Service Area
- Western Sydney & Central Coast, NSW
- Hours
- 24/7 including overnight, weekends & public holidays
- Contact
- 0416 100 797 · info@liftandlive.com.au
What is NDIS Respite Care?
Respite care is short-term support that gives the primary carer — usually a parent, partner, or family member — a break. It is not a luxury. Carer burnout is real, and the NDIS recognises that carers need regular, planned time off to sustain the support they provide at home.
Despite what the name suggests, the NDIS does not have a single "respite" line item in modern plans. Most in-home respite is drawn from Core Supports — Assistance with Daily Life (Category 01). Community-based respite (where the participant goes out with a worker) falls under Category 04. Short Term Accommodation (STA) is a distinct funded line for overnight stays away from home.
If you are not sure what your plan covers, call us. We will read your plan with you and work out exactly what respite funding is available — at no cost to you.
Types of Respite We Offer
In-Home Respite
A worker comes to your home so the primary carer can rest, run errands, or step out. Hours are flexible — a few hours or a full day.
Overnight Respite
Active overnight or sleepover support so carers can sleep through the night. Available weeknights and weekends.
Weekend Respite
Block bookings across Saturday and Sunday — for carers who need a full weekend off without worrying about cover.
Planned Holiday Respite
Multi-day cover so families can take a holiday. Book 4+ weeks ahead where possible to secure consistent workers.
Short Term Accommodation (STA)
Overnight stays away from home — at an STA facility — for up to 14 days per year as funded in your NDIS plan.
Community-Based Respite
The participant goes out into the community with a worker (outings, social activities) while the carer has time at home.
How NDIS Respite Funding Works
Many families are surprised to find that their plan already has respite funding — it just is not labelled that way. Here is how it typically breaks down:
- ✓In-home respite (worker comes to your home) — funded from Core Supports Category 01 (Assistance with Daily Life)
- ✓Community-based respite (participant goes out with a worker) — funded from Category 04 (Community Participation)
- ✓Overnight and sleepover support — funded from Category 01 at higher overnight rates under the NDIS Price Guide
- ✓Short Term Accommodation (STA) — a separate funded line, usually 14 nights per year, for overnight stays away from home
- ✓We bill at NDIS Price Guide rates — no additional fees, no hidden charges
Not sure what your plan covers? Call Harry on 0416 100 797 — we will help you check at no cost.
Why Lift & Live for Respite
How to Get Started
Call us — quick chat about what you need and when
Tell us about the participant, the primary carer situation, and what kind of break is needed. We listen first.
We match a worker based on needs and timing
We select a worker suited to the participant — familiar routines, right skills, right personality. Consistent from day one.
Respite begins — we work around your schedule
You get reliable, booked cover. The carer gets genuine rest. We handle invoicing and plan claims directly.
Areas We Serve
Respite care available across Western Sydney and the Central Coast, including:
Not on the list? Call us to confirm your suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions — NDIS Respite Care
My plan does not say "respite" anywhere — am I still eligible?
Probably yes. NDIS plans have not used the term "respite" since the old funding categories were retired. Most in-home respite is paid from Core Supports — Assistance with Daily Life (Category 01). We can help you check your plan at no cost.
How quickly can respite start?
Planned respite typically starts within 1–2 weeks of first contact, depending on scheduling. Emergency respite depends on worker availability — call to discuss urgent situations.
Can the worker take my loved one out, or do they stay at home?
Either. In-home respite means the worker stays at home with the participant. Community-based respite means they go out together — to a park, activity, or social group. Both are NDIS-funded.
Do you offer overnight respite?
Yes. We offer active overnight support (worker stays awake) and sleepover shifts (worker is available but sleeps). Let us know which you need — pricing differs at NDIS rates.
What is Short Term Accommodation (STA) and do you offer it?
STA is funded accommodation away from home — usually a residential facility — for up to 14 days per year as a specific NDIS budget line. Yes, we offer STA. Call to discuss placement options.
You Do Not Need to Wait Until You Are at Breaking Point
Call Harry directly for a free, no-obligation chat. No call centres. No waiting. Respite can start sooner than you think.