Stellar Stays
Independent Living
Stellar Stays is an immersive, 4-day independent living program built on Stellar Experiences’ background delivering 1:1 supports and life skills programs. Guests live together in a real home environment at our Stellar HQ in Callala Bay, practising the everyday skills that matter most for independent living: cooking, budgeting, building friendships, staying safe and getting to know themselves better.
Our core values of inclusiveness and empowerment, friendship and community, fun and happiness, respect and trust underpin our Stellar Stays program design and delivery.
Fully Supported
With our guests goals to live independently front of mind we have outlined 5 key learning areas that address the skills required to live independently and incorporated a staggered learning approach over 3 modules.
Each module has a set of specific outcomes related to our key learning areas, supported progression through each module will encourage our guests to build a strong foundational skill set and increased self confidence. Learning areas and outcomes will be explored through fun, interactive and engaging workshops.
Key Learning Areas
Independent Living Skills
Health & Wellbeing
Financial Literacy
Social Connection
Sense of Identity
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the staffing ratio?
The program is staffed at a 1:2 ratio, allowing for far more focused and individualised support throughout the program as well as more detailed and valid feedback and assessment. There would always be 2 staff present in the program from 8am-10pm, with one staff on site at all times from 10pm-8am for the sleepover shift.
How long does Stellar Stays run?
Stellar Stays begins on Thursday morning, with guests returning home on Sunday afternoon. Transport is provided to and from Shellcove HQ.
Where is the program held?
Our Stellar HQ in Shell Cove is fully equipped to provide a realistic and immersive independent living program. There are 4 bedrooms set up and ready for our guests to make their own during their stay, a fully stocked kitchen and social areas. Staff will be present for the entire duration of the stay and the office is located in a safe neighbourhood with the required security measures in place.
How is it funded?
Stellar Stays can be claimed under Short Term Accommodation (STA), which comes of Core Support funding. This would allow guests to claim the full cost of the program using NDIS funds.
If a guest would like to reduce the NDIS component of the cost, and pay for some of the program out of pocket then this is completely possible. In such cases we could work with each guest to arrange a payment option that suits their individual circumstances.
As well as Core Supports, Capacity Building funding categories can also be used, which include category 09 – Increased Social and Community Participation, and category 15 – Improved Daily Living Skills. Again we will work with each guest to ensure we have developed a payment option that suits their needs.
How is module placement and progression decided?
All guests will complete module 1 for their first intake, we will partner them up with guests with similar interests and lifestyles. During the registration process guests will complete an ingoing assessment to help us identify their current skill level, during their stay staff will be completing thorough assessments, guests will reflect on what they have learned and their confidence in the new skill after each activity and reflect on their achievements in the program as a whole.
The program manager will then review the ingoing, outgoing and staff assessments and provide a well informed review to the families/care givers and Stellar area managers to ensure ongoing support and success for our guests. Recommendations that may come in the review can include 1:1 support focuses, involvement in our group programs, repetition of the module or progression into the next one and things you might like to try at home.
Is the program adaptable for all abilities?
YES! This is achievable through our 1:2 staffing ratio and well trained staff. Our staff have undergone in depth training to adapt all resources and workshops to be delivered in the best way for each guest. In addition to our staffing ratio, we have an abundance of resources and workshops created addressing each key learning area and outcome to choose from when designing each intakes tailored itinerary of activities. Our ingoing assessment also provides us valuable information to allow us to adapt the program.