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Cultural Competence in Short-Term Accommodation: Meeting Diverse Needs The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) introduced its Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Strategy in 2018, a groundbreaking commitment to ensuring equitable access to the NDIS for individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. This emphasises the critical role of cultural competence within NDIS services. Short Term Accommodation, including respite, a temporary accommodation solution within the NDIS, aims to provide short-term support and relief for individuals with disabilities when their informal supports are not available. Cultural competence becomes imperative in contexts like this where the participant is staying at a respite accommodation, away from the familiarity of their home. It is important that the participants feel that their cultural needs are understood and respected as it fosters trust and a more positive STA experience.