What is the difference between 1:1, 1:2 and 1:3 STA support?

1:1 STA means one support worker for one participant. 1:2 means one worker supports two participants sharing a stay. 1:3 means one worker supports three participants, giving a lower per-person rate for shared group stays.

Do STA rates change on weekends and public holidays?

Yes. STA rates are higher on Saturday and Sunday than weekdays, and highest on gazetted public holidays, in line with the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.

Where can I find the current NDIS STA price limits?

The official dollar amounts are published in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits on the NDIS website. ASH Able Care quotes against the current guide for every enquiry.

Is STA covered by my NDIS plan?

STA is usually funded under Core Supports — Assistance with Daily Living. Your plan manager or support coordinator can confirm the line item and available budget before booking.

Plain-English guide

NDIS Price Guide for STA (2025–26)

Q: How is NDIS STA pricing calculated?

STA pricing is calculated per day based on the support ratio (1:1, 1:2 or 1:3) and the day of the week (weekday, Saturday, Sunday or public holiday). Higher ratios and weekend/public holiday days attract higher daily rates.

Understand how Short Term Accommodation is priced under the NDIS — line items, ratios, weekday and weekend rates, and what's included in a single daily price.

How STA pricing works

Short Term Accommodation (STA) is a bundled NDIS support. One daily price covers accommodation, personal care, food and agreed activities for the length of the stay — so you plan one number, not a dozen.

The price varies with the support ratio (1:1, 1:2 or 1:3) and the day of the week (weekday, Saturday, Sunday or public holiday). All rates follow the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.

Support ratios

1:1 support

One support worker dedicated to one participant. Suited to higher support needs or bespoke stays.

1:2 support

One worker supporting two participants who choose to share a stay — often friends or peers.

1:3 support

One worker supporting three participants — a lower per-person rate for shared group stays.

Weekday vs weekend rates

Weekday

Standard Monday–Friday rate for STA including support.

Saturday

Higher rate reflecting weekend penalty loadings for support staff.

Sunday

Higher again than Saturday, in line with NDIS Pricing Arrangements.

Public holiday

Highest rate — applied on gazetted public holidays in the state of the stay.

Where to find the exact price limits

The NDIA publishes the current dollar amounts in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits. We quote against the current guide for every enquiry so there are no surprises.

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Frequently asked questions

NDIS STA pricing FAQs

Quick answers to the questions participants, families and support coordinators ask most about STA pricing.

One daily STA price covers accommodation, personal care and support, assistance with daily activities, food and standard household expenses, and agreed activities during the stay.