A temporary &
safe housing arrangement for you
Until your permanent accommodation is ready
AboutMedium Term Accommodation
Medium Term Accommodation (MTA) is a NDIS support service where temporary accommodation is arranged for the participant while they wait for their long-term home. This NDIS home and living support service helps bridge the waiting period comfortably. It is important to note that MTA is not a permanent housing option, nor is it intended for emergency housing or for participants who have no confirmed long-term plan.
Highlights of the Medium Term Accommodation Service
It is generally funded for up to 90 days (3 months). While extensions may be considered in limited or exceptional circumstances with appropriate evidence.
This only covers the cost of the temporary accommodation (the ‘bricks and mortar’ part).
The accommodation should be suitable and accessible to meet the participant’s disability-related needs, although the standard of housing can vary by provider.
Often located to ensure proximity to essential services, family, or community connections.
While MTA funding only covers the house, disability-related daily supports (like personal care, skill building) are also delivered during the stay depending on the participant’s goals, and needs.
Who can benefit from
Medium Term Accommodation?
Waiting for an approved Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) property to be completed or become vacant.
Looking forward to their home modifications to be completed on an existing or new property.
Being discharged from a hospital, rehabilitation facility, or residential aged care (RAC) but unable to move immediately into a permanent suitable home.
Waiting for Supported Independent Living (SIL) or Individualised Living Options (ILO) arrangements to be finalised.
What you need to get started
If you have more questions and need help to understand this better, do get in touch with us.
NDIS Eligibility for Medium Term Accommodation
Here is what you need to know regarding the eligibility criteria for MTA.
You must have a long-term home you will move into after the MTA period. This could be a Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) property, your own modified home, or a confirmed private rental.
It is for you, if you cannot move into your long-term home yet because your disability supports are not ready. For example you are waiting for:
Home modifications to be completed.
Assistive Technology (e.g., a ceiling hoist) to be delivered and installed.
A confirmed SDA or Supported Independent Living (SIL) property to become available.
It is not feasible for you to stay in your present accommodation while waiting for your long-term home. This could be because:
You need to leave a hospital, residential facility, or custodial setting.
Your current living situation is no longer safe or suitable due to a breakdown of supports or if home modifications are being done.
A person with a NDIS plan will generally be able to access funding through the NDIS for transport assistance, if you cannot use public transport without substantial difficulty due to your disability.
Depending on the NDIS transport budgets, Lifest Healthcare can provide transport options to align with your NDIS goals.
Type of Participant
Transport Line Item Code
Transport Line Item Name
SIL (Supported Independent Living)
1_799_0115_1_1
Provider travel – non-labour costs
CAS (Community Social and Rec Activities)
04_799_0125_6_1
Provider travel – non-labour costs
Self-Care Activities
01_799_0107_1_1
Provider travel – non-labour costs
You could also request either of these services in addition to any selected service if you need them, and your NDIS plan covers them.
Our participants’ journeys receiving support via MTA
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ABC stayed in the MTA for ____days before moving to their permanent home.
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ABC and their care giver
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Edwina Lucifer
NDIS service received: Medium Term Accommodation
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-Henna John
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Care Receivers
Edwina Lucifer
NDIS service received: Medium Term Accommodation
Caregivers
-Henna John
Professional Tag
Offering Service Since
FAQsabout Medium Term Accommodation
What is Medium Term Accommodation service?
Medium term Accommodation is a temporary housing solution that is provided to a NDIS participant while they are waiting for their long term accommodation to be ready
What does MTA not fund?
Medium Term Accommodation does not fund everyday living expenses like food, internet, personal utilities like electricity/gas), or personal care supports.
Are other supports like SIL covered under Medium Term Accommodation?
No, other support services are not covered under Medium Term Accommodation. Any additional support like Supported Independent Living (SIL), personal care, or transport, must be funded separately through other relevant support categories in your NDIS plan (usually from your Core Supports budget).
Can you help understand what kind of support I need right now?
If you contact us on 1300 523 524, a member of the Lifest Healthcare team can help you determine what disability support services you require for your specific needs.
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