Gentle Grid provides Short-Term Accommodation & ILO support in Ballarat, helping NDIS participants live as independently as possible in shared or individual accommodation with the right level of daily assistance.
Registration Group 0115 covers STA, MTA, and Individualised Living Options is for participants who need daily support to live in their own home or a shared living environment, including overnight or round-the-clock assistance.
We work with participants, families, and support coordinators to build tailored STA, MTA, and ILO arrangements in Ballarat. Our goal is genuine independence — not dependency — with the right support at the right times.
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This NDIS-funded support provided in a participant’s home to help with daily tasks and personal care. It can range from a few hours per day to 24/7 support depending on your needs.
Yes. Gentle Grid can help you find or transition into appropriate shared or individual accommodation in Ballarat that suits your lifestyle, goals, and support requirements.
To access Short-Term Accommodation & ILO funding in Ballarat, you typically need a functional assessment from an occupational therapist demonstrating your support needs, along with a detailed service quote from an approved provider. Gentle Grid can help guide you through this process and connect you with the right assessors.
Participant choice is central to STA. While final matching depends on compatibility, support needs, and house availability, your preferences regarding housemates will always be considered. Gentle Grid works to create households where residents have compatible lifestyles and support needs, and we involve participants in the decision-making process.
You can change STA providers at any time. Your NDIS funding is yours and is not tied to a specific provider. You will need to give notice as per your service agreement, and your Support Coordinator can help coordinate the transition. Gentle Grid will always aim to make any change as smooth as possible with no gap in support.
Short-Term Accommodation & ILO is an NDIS-funded living arrangement where participants receive daily support from qualified support workers in a home setting — either shared with others or individual — in Ballarat and surrounding areas.
STA provides day-to-day living support to help NDIS participants live as independently as possible in their own home or a shared living arrangement. Support workers assist with personal care, meal preparation, medication management, household routines, and community access — whatever is required to maintain a safe and stable home life.
Gentle Grid operates STA arrangements across Ballarat, supporting participants in both shared houses and individual settings. Our team works closely with participants, families, and support coordinators to ensure the right level of support is in place from day one.
STA funding sits under Registration Group 0115 (Short-Term Accommodation & ILO) and is typically funded through Core Supports in an individual’s NDIS plan, subject to NDIA assessment and approval.
Assistance with showering, dressing, grooming and preparing for the day, tailored to the participant’s schedule and preferences.
Planning, preparing and serving nutritious meals, and supporting participants who wish to develop their own cooking skills over time.
Prompt dispensing and prompting for prescribed medication, with clinical oversight where required under Gentle Grid’s nursing team.
Sleepover or active overnight support for participants who require assistance or supervision during the night, depending on assessed need.
Support with cleaning, laundry, and keeping the home safe, clean, and organised to a standard the participant is comfortable with.
Transport and accompaniment to appointments, activities, and community events — supporting an active and connected life in Ballarat.
STA is one of the more complex NDIS funding decisions. It requires a formal quote submitted by the provider to the NDIA, reviewed against the participant’s assessed support needs. Here’s how plan management affects access:
Gentle Grid submits a STA quote directly to the NDIA for approval. Once approved, supports are claimed at NDIS Price Guide rates.
Your plan manager coordinates invoicing. STA funding must still be approved by the NDIA via a formal rostering and quotation process.
You manage the STA funding directly. A registered provider is still required for the formal STA quote and approval process with the NDIA.
We assess your support needs and preferred living arrangement to match you with the right STA option in Ballarat.
We prepare the STA roster of care and submit the required quote to the NDIA on your behalf for plan inclusion.
We work with you, your family, and your support coordinator to make the transition to STA as smooth and supported as possible.
Exploring STA options in Ballarat? Our team can walk you through the process and what to expect.
Speak With Our STA TeamFurther reading: NDIS Short-Term Accommodation Ballarat: What STA Is and How to Access It
Gentle Grid provides a full range of NDIS supports across Ballarat and surrounds.
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