The Basics
Guests will be invoiced for the product / support level required for payment through their NDIS plan and we retain a management fee. The remaining funds are distributed to those involved in the care and support of the guest.
Hosts receive a reimbursement to assist with essential expenses associated with hosting.
Due to the personalised nature of the NDIS, host reimbursement rates vary depending on the time of the week, duration of stay and support required by your guest. We offer three product categories based on the guest’s level of support.
1:4 or 1:3 STA and assistance with daily living – Lower support needs
(no behavioural plans and ambulatory)
Assistance required – Routines, safety, meals, medication, transport to access the community, assistance with activities, e.g. electronics, games, gardening, cooking, hydration, turning on taps, cleaning, making the bed, tidying up, packing.
| Product | Host Reimbursement Rate (Daily Rate) |
|---|---|
| STA and Standard Assistance (Weekday) | $290 |
| STA and Standard Assistance (Saturday) | $350 |
| STA and Standard Assistance (Sunday) | $425 |
| STA and Standard Assistance (Public Holiday) | $500 |
1:2 STA and assistance with daily living – Medium support needs
(no behavioural plans and ambulatory)
Assistance required – Routines, safety, medication, eating, drinking, personal care, speech, hearing, vision, socializing, transport to access the community, higher level or complete assistance with activities, e.g. electronics, games, gardening, cooking, hydration, turning on taps, cleaning, making the bed, tidying up, packing.
| Product | Host Reimbursement Rate (Daily Rate) |
|---|---|
| STA and Medium Assistance (Weekday) | $475 |
| STA and Medium Assistance (Saturday) | $600 |
| STA and Medium Assistance (Sunday) | $750 |
| STA and Medium Assistance (Public Holiday) | $900 |
1:1 STA and assistance with daily living – High support needs
Assistance required – High levels of support for all activities and functions. Guest may have a behaviour support plan in place or be non-ambulatory. Host must have completed advanced training and hold a valid first aid and CPR certificate. Assistance with medication and manual handling may be required.
| Product | Host Reimbursement Rate (Daily Rate) |
|---|---|
| STA and High Support (Weekday) | $875 |
| STA and High Support (Saturday) | $1,125 |
| STA and High Support (Sunday) | $1,425 |
| STA and High Support (PH) | $1,725 |
We will not be placing guests with High support needs until we have an adequate database of experienced / fully trained hosts who are able to offer this level of support.
Please note that host reimbursement rates may change at any time, but will not affect a current individual placement without prior notice.
How Hosts are Paid
Once your guest has arrived safely and settled in, you will need to mark them as arrived in the Disability Homestay Network system. We will process host payments directly into your nominated bank account after we have received funds from the guest, usually within 30 days of your guest’s departure.
Any income you receive hosting for the Disability Homestay Network program will need to be reported to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). We recommend speaking with a qualified accountant for information about your tax obligations and possible deductions you can claim for hosting.
Meals, Transport and Activities
The cost of providing meals, local transport* and agreed activities to your guest is included in your host reimbursement.
Further information can be found on the Meals, Transport and Activities page.
Policies
Further information regarding host payments can be found in the Host Reimbursement Policy.