NDIS Short Term Accommodation (STA) and Respite: 2026-27 Costs and How to Book
NDIS short term accommodation, now called short term respite: who qualifies, 28-day limits, 2026-27 price limits and how to book a stay.
Registered NDIS provider · Rooty Hill, Western Sydney
Skillwise is a registered NDIS provider based in Rooty Hill. We help people across Blacktown, Mount Druitt and Western Sydney live independently, build everyday skills and get out into their community.
24/7 SIL support
Supported Independent Living at home
10 NDIS supports
From life skills to employment
Local to Western Sydney
Rooty Hill office, Mon to Sat
Supported Independent Living ✦ Community Participation ✦ Life Skills ✦ Employment Support ✦ Group Programs ✦ Travel & Transport ✦ Household Tasks ✦ Life Stage Transitions ✦
Who we are
Rooty Hill based
Supporting Blacktown, Mount Druitt and all of Western Sydney
What we do
Ten NDIS supports from one local team. Start with what you need now, and change it as your goals and your plan grow.
01 · Around the clock
Personalised home support that helps you live safely, independently and with confidence, in a home that feels like yours.
02 · Get out and about
Outings, classes and social activities that get you out of the house, meeting people and doing more for yourself.
03 · Build independence
Practical, hands-on support to build the everyday skills that help you live more independently.
04 · Make friends
Structured group programs, at our centre and out in the community, where you can connect, learn and have fun.
05 · Work and study
Help to get ready for work, find a job that suits you and keep it.
How it works
Three clear steps, with a real person to talk to at every one of them.
Call, email or send us a message. We’ll listen, answer your questions and explain what happens next.
We get to know your goals and shape supports around them and around what your NDIS plan funds.
Your support worker starts at the times we agreed, and you can call us any time something needs to change.
Supported Independent Living
24/7 personalised home support that helps you live safely, independently and with confidence, in a place that feels like home.
Community participation
Outings, classes and social activities that get you out of the house, meeting people and doing more for yourself.
Join community outings, events and group activities.
Learn new skills through hands-on workshops and programs.
Take part in educational and recreational experiences.
Support tailored to your interests, one-on-one or with a group.
Keep moving and stay part of what’s happening locally.
Build confidence and friendships in a supportive environment.
Kind words
Skillwise made our NDIS experience simple and stress-free. Their team truly listens and supports us every step of the way. I always feel my daughter is in safe and caring hands.
The Skillwise team helps me live more independently and with confidence. They are patient, respectful and always ready to assist. I’ve grown so much since joining their support program.
Skillwise staff treat me like family. They’re kind, reliable and genuinely care about my goals. Their support has made a real difference in my daily life.
Questions
Can’t see yours? Call us on 0474 151 264. We’d much rather have a real conversation than leave you guessing.
To use NDIS funding for supports you’ll need an approved NDIS plan. If you’re still applying, waiting on a review or unsure what your plan covers, call us anyway. We’re happy to talk it through and point you in the right direction.
We’re based at 93 Beames Avenue, Rooty Hill, and support participants across Blacktown, Mount Druitt, Rooty Hill, St Marys and the wider Western Sydney region. See all the areas we cover.
Yes. Skillwise Disability Services is a registered NDIS provider. We keep our compliance records in AuditCore and our rosters in Rostery, so the records behind your care are always ready for review against the NDIS Practice Standards.
As a registered provider we can work with self-managed, plan-managed and NDIA-managed plans. We’ll explain how invoicing works for your plan when we first meet.
It depends on your goals and your plan. Our team helps with things like personal care, cooking and household tasks, getting to appointments, joining community activities, building life skills and getting ready for work.
Call us on 0474 151 264, email info@skillwisedisability.com.au or send a message through our contact page. We’ll have a chat about your goals, then plan your supports together.
Support in your language
Our team speaks English plus six community languages. Choose yours to see how we can support you and your family.
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Life at Skillwise
Real outings, everyday skills and celebrations with the people we support.
Day out with the mammoths
Birthday celebrations
Gardening at home
Shopping at the centre
Board games together
Choosing new clothes
Meeting a friendly mascot
Cake with friends
Day out with the mammoths
Birthday celebrations
Gardening at home
Shopping at the centre
Board games together
Choosing new clothes
Meeting a friendly mascot
Cake with friends
Watering the garden
Coffee in the park
Birthday party
Doing the laundry
A walk around the neighbourhood
Shooting hoops
Sorting and tidying
A sunny afternoon in the park
Watering the garden
Coffee in the park
Birthday party
Doing the laundry
A walk around the neighbourhood
Shooting hoops
Sorting and tidying
A sunny afternoon in the parkGet started
Call us, send a message or drop into our Rooty Hill office. We’re open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 5pm.