MS Short term accommodation

Call MS Connect on 1800 042 138

Short term accommodation is all about taking a short break away from home, in a place that can support your needs properly.

Some of the problems short term accommodation can help address:

• strain on relationships

• access to services for rural people

• carer burn out

• balance in your life

The benefits:

• you get a break

• your carer gets a break

• opportunity to be social

• access other services during your stay

How do I pay?

Short term accommodation is an NDIS funded service. If you’re eligible for the NDIS, you can speak to your planner about including it in your plan. If you’re eligible, it won’t cost you anything.

What to ask for in your NDIS planning conversation

Short term accommodation comes under Assistance in a shared living arrangement

We can help you prepare for your planning conversation or come with you, contact MS Connect for more information.

Where we offer short term accommodation

• Watsonia VIC

Download Short term accommodation info sheet

To access this service please contact MS Connect on 1800 042 138 or msconnect@ms.org.au and we can provide extra information, explain what to ask for in your plan and help you get started.

Our MS NDIS Services

We are registered to provide a number of NDIS services:

• MS Pre-planning is all about ensuring you are supported to understand the NDIS and what that means for you, including knowing what to ask for when you have your first NDIS meeting. 
   Download Pre-planning info sheet

• MS Support Coordination and Connection is all about making your NDIS plan active. Many people find it challenging to implement the support and services included in their plans.
   Download Support Coordination info sheet

• MS physiotherapy assessment is all about developing strategies to better manage your symptoms, improve your mobility and to be as independent as possible.
   Download Physiotherapy assessment and training info sheet

• MS occupational therapy assessment is all about supporting you to be as independent as possible, and to keep participating at home, work and socially.
   Download Occupational therapy assessment and training info sheet

• MS continence assessment is all about looking into what products, treatments and other strategies will help you take control of your bowel and bladder issues.
   Download Continence assessment info sheet

• MS exercise assessment. Exercise physiology and personal training is all about health and wellness, and putting an exercise program in place that works in with your symptoms.
   Download Exercise physiology info sheet

• Community participation groups are all about coming together with others to learn new skills, enjoy social activities and have some fun.
   Download Community participation groups info sheet