We pride ourselves on having regular familiar support workers at our respite houses, this means you know your support workers and they know you and what you like.
Melba support workers are highly trained and most of our houses are equipped to support those with complex support needs. All of our support is tailored to your needs. Talk to us about your support needs and we can recommend the respite location best suited to your needs.
We are a child safe organisation. We have separate respite options for adults and children aged seven and over.
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If you are seeking support for yourself or someone else, contact us today.
If you are seeking support for yourself or someone else, contact us today.
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We offer individual and group activities that not only teach new things, but most importantly are fun and build confidence and friendships.
You can also get out and explore with things such as:
If you prefer to stay in there’s also plenty to do, such as:
Our highly trained, experienced support workers are available around the clock for things such as:
Melba has a range of NDIS respite services across Victoria.
Children’s respite is available at:
Respite for adults is available at:
Respite is included in many NDIS plans under Core Supports, allowing up to 28 days a year. If you have an NDIS plan but aren’t sure whether it includes respite, contact us and we’ll answer all your questions.
Our respite charges are in line with the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits for Short Term Accommodation. If you have questions about the cost, we are happy to discuss with you.
NDIS Respite stays are usually up to 12 nights at a time, depending on your support needs and availability. Please check with the specific respite location for more details, as some houses may offer different arrangements.
To help ensure a safe, comfortable and enjoyable stay for everyone, occupancy limits vary at each of our respite houses:
No. Children and adults stay at different times or in separate houses, depending on the location.
Our typical ratio for respite services is 1:2 – that means one support worker for two people attending. This can change depending on individual needs. We also offer 1:1 or 1:3 support, based on compatibility, activities and personal support plans.
Yes, absolutely. A trained and experienced Melba support worker is always on site, day and night, to make sure everyone is safe, supported and enjoying their stay.
The daily rate for our respite services includes meals and in-home activities, in line with NDIS pricing rules. However, if you choose to have respite in a different setting (like your own home or a private rental), meals and activities are not included in the funding and may need to be paid for separately.
No. NDIS funded respite is designed to give people time away from their primary supports. If you live alone or receive Supported Independent Living funding, you already have some independence from family or informal supports.
No. NDIS respite funding is to help with support such as personal care, short stays away from home, or joining community activities. It can’t be used for everyday costs, such as food, entertainment, or regular travel expenses.
If you need to travel to our respite houses, you will probably need to cover the cost yourself. However, some NDIS plans include transport funding – for example people who can’t travel independently or need specific support to get around. Talk to us about transport if you need support.
Call 1300 696 352 or email engagement@melbasupport.com.au
