Short Term Accommodation & Respite (STR)Purposeful Time Away, Delivered With Care and Intention
Short Term Accommodation and Respite (STR) provides participants with the opportunity to spend time away from their usual living arrangements while offering families and carers planned respite and support, delivered in line with NDIS guidelines.
At Tribes, time away from home is used intentionally to support independence, confidence, and skill development. Participants are supported by skilled mentors and facilitators in safe, structured environments where experiences are guided, purposeful, and tailored to individual goals.
STR supports can contribute to NDIS capacity building, independence development, and social and community participation outcomes while providing families and carers with trusted, high-quality respite.
How STR Works at Tribes
STR supports can be delivered as 1:1 or group-based programs and are shaped around participant goals, support needs and readiness.
Experiences are designed to support:
Daily living skills and independence
Social connection and shared responsibility
Wellbeing through land, movement, and routine
Confidence gained through real-world experience
Time spent in STR may include participation in mentoring, group activities, sensory farm experiences, or multi-day journey programs, depending on individual goals and support pathways.
Participants are supported through consistent routines, mentoring guidance, and structured experiences that balance comfort, engagement, and personal growth.
Who STR Is For
STR at Tribes supports:
Participants seeking opportunities to build independence in supported accommodation environments
Families and carers requiring planned respite with peace of mind
Support coordinators seeking STR that delivers structured, outcome-focused supports
Experiences are tailored to individual support goals and may complement existing mentoring, day programs, or Programs of Support.
Why STR at Tribes Is Different
STR at Tribes is:
Purpose-led rather than accommodation-led
Grounded in mentoring, connection, and experiential learning
Designed to support real independence and social confidence
Structured while remaining flexible to individual needs
Delivered in environments that prioritise safety, belonging and independence
Time away becomes an opportunity for development, reflection, and confidence building — not simply a break in routine.
Ready to Explore Short Term Accommodation & Respite With Tribes?
Short Term Accommodation & Respite (STR) can be accessed as a standalone pathway or alongside other Tribes supports depending on individual needs and goals.