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Short Term Assistance Packages (STAPs)

What are Short Term Assistance Packages? 

Short Term Assistance Packages provide case management and support services to families who are caring for a child or adult (5-65 years) with moderate to severe disabilities and/or high support needs.

A short term assistance package is designed to provide a timely response to families who require access to appropriate services for their child or adult member with a disability.
A Case Manager will work with the family to ensure they are linked into a range of existing services that meet expressed needs.


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STAPs may provide the following services for a period of up to six months:

  • Information
  • Referral
  • Advocacy
  • Assistance accessing equipment
  • Recreation options
  • Respite options
  • Future planning

Who is eligible? 

Families requiring assistance who:
  • Have a family member living at home aged between 5-65 years
     
  • Have a family member with moderate to severe disabilities (i.e. physical, intellectual, sensory, neurological impairment or acquired brain injury)
     
  • Have a family member with complex support needs
     
  • Live in the local government areas of Stonnington, 
    Port Phillip, Glen Eira, Bayside & Kingston