About this resource
Short stays go better when staff know the person. This pack shares about me, daily routines, communication, health and medication information, what helps and what to avoid, a packing list and contacts.
Purpose
To help short stays feel familiar and well supported.
Who it is for
Primary profession: NDIS providers and support coordinators. Also relevant for disability support workers.
Client or participant group: Participants and families preparing for short stays.
Practice setting: Short-term accommodation and respite.
Suggested uses
- Short-term accommodation
- Respite
- Camps
- New providers
Instructions for practitioners
- Complete with the participant and family.
- Share with the provider before the stay.
- Check medication information against current charts.
- Review after the stay.
Instructions for clients or participants
- Fill in about you.
- Pack your bag.
- Tell staff what helps.
Accessibility considerations
Add photos and symbols.
Scope and limitations
An information pack. It does not replace medication charts or care plans.
Research basis
Person-centred planning shows positive but limited evidence of improving community participation and everyday choice for people with intellectual disability. This resource is designed to align with the NDIS Practice Standards and Code of Conduct; using it does not by itself demonstrate compliance.
- NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. NDIS Code of Conduct. https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/rules-and-standards/ndis-code-conduct
- NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators. https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/rules-and-standards/ndis-practice-standards
- Ratti, V., Hassiotis, A., Crabtree, J., Deb, S., Gallagher, P., & Unwin, G. (2016). The effectiveness of person-centred planning for people with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 57, 63–84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2016.06.015
What is included
A 2-page printable A4 PDF, including a practitioner notes page with the research basis (version 1.0).
Originality
Original Practitioner Plus content: wording, activity structure, layout and icons were created for this resource. No third-party worksheets, illustrations or text were reproduced.
