Bea Care Support Services

28/10/2025

Good news from the NDIS! 💜
Short Term Accommodation (STA) has a new name — it’s now Short Term Respite (STR) — and it’s all about giving participants and carers the time and space to recharge, reconnect, and feel supported.

Short term accommodation is now called short term respite.

We spoke with participants, families and carers about this change. Most told us that short term respite better reflects the value of informal supports and the importance of sustaining these relationships.

We know some people have concerns about the word ‘respite’, but many carers and families use and understand it well. After considering all the feedback, we chose this name because it’s clear and widely recognised.

Short term respite gives you time away from your usual care arrangements, while your primary informal supports take a short break.

We’ve updated Our Guideline to make it easier for you to understand and use. It explains:

✅ who can use short term respite

✅ what it includes

✅ how it works

✅ where it can be used.

Learn more at 💻 https://ow.ly/zfKC50XeIwe

23/10/2025

Mackenzie Court – Available Now!

🏡 Enjoy a peaceful, fully accessible, and home-like space at Mackenzie Court, with quality support from Bea Care’s trusted team.

Perfect for short stays, respite, or transition periods while waiting for your next home or support arrangement.

📍 Location: Bendigo
🏡 Available Now – Short Term (STA) & Medium Term (MTA)
💬 Message us today to learn more or book your stay!

📞 1300 042 984
📧 intake@beacare.com.au

19/09/2025

The focus of our practice at Bea Care 💚

11/09/2025

Great news for participants and families!
Music and art therapy have been reaffirmed as valuable, evidence-based supports under the NDIS. Updated funding guidelines are now in place to make these therapies more accessible. Learn more below 👇

In late 2024, the NDIA commissioned an independent review of music and art therapy.

This review found music and art therapy can be effective and beneficial.

The NDIA fund these therapies when:

✔️ There is strong evidence they help people with similar disability related needs and goals.

✔️ They are delivered by a qualified therapist, registered with a recognised professional association.

✔️ The therapy aims to improve or maintain a participant’s function in areas like emotional regulation, communication, or social skills.

The review also found the current hourly rate of $193.99 is too high, with participants paying more on average than people outside the Scheme. In November, a more appropriate rate of $156.16 will be introduced. This aligns with the counselling rate.

Learn more about the outcomes of the independent review at 💻 https://ow.ly/Bryv50WUj1Q

02/09/2025

Women’s Health Week is a reminder that inclusive healthcare is essential for equity. Access, respect, and empowerment must guide every woman’s health journey. 💜

08/08/2025

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Bea Care stand today at the All Seasons Resort Hotel. It was wonderful to meet so many participants, families, support workers, and providers from across our community. 💚

17/07/2025

We’re heading to the Bendigo Disability Expo! 💚
Come say hi, meet our team, and find out what Bea Care is all about!

📍 All Seasons Hotel
🗓️ 8 August 2025
🕘 10am-1pm

See you there! 😊