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Medium Term Accommodation (MTA)

Medium Term Accommodation (MTA) is a type of short-term housing support funded by the NDIS. It provides a temporary place to live for participants who cannot live in their usual home while they wait for a more suitable long-term housing solution.

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OVERVIEW

What is Medium Term Accommodation (MTA)?

MTA is temporary accommodation for up to 90 days (or sometimes slightly longer with approval). It is designed for NDIS participants who need a safe place to live while their long-term housing is being arranged.

MTA is not intended to be permanent housing.

Exclusions

What MTA does not cover

MTA does not usually cover:

  • Daily living supports (these come from Core Supports, such as SIL or support workers)
  • Food and groceries
  • Utilities and personal expenses
  • Ongoing or long-term accommodation costs
Funding

What does MTA funding cover?

NDIS MTA funding usually covers:

  • The cost of the accommodation itself (rent/room cost)
  • Basic housing costs for the short period
Exclusions

What MTA does not cover

MTA does not usually cover:

  • Daily living supports (these come from Core Supports, such as SIL or support workers)
  • Food and groceries
  • Utilities and personal expenses
  • Ongoing or long-term accommodation costs
AUDIENCE

When is MTA used?

MTA may be funded when:

  • A participant is waiting for a long-term home (such as SDA, SIL, private rental, or social housing)
  • Home modifications are being completed
  • A previous living arrangement has broken down
  • A participant is transitioning from hospital, aged care, or another setting
  • There is a delay in housing availability that is outside the participant’s control
ENVIRONMENT

Where does MTA happen?

MTA can be provided in:

  • Houses or units
  • Short-term disability accommodation
  • Some private rentals or purpose-built properties

It must be a safe and suitable environment for the participant’s needs.

FUNDING

How is MTA funded?

An assessment (often a SIL quote or assessment) is required before approval.

  • Funded through an NDIS plan (usually under Core Supports)
  • Approved for a limited time only
  • Requires evidence that the need is temporary
  • Requires evidence that long-term housing is being actively pursued

Key difference from other accommodation types

MTA = temporary housing (up to ~90 days)
SIL = daily support in the home
SDA = the long-term specialist housing itself
STA/Respite = short breaks, not housing while waiting for a home

Main purpose of MTA

The purpose of Medium Term Accommodation is to:
Ensure NDIS participants have a safe, stable place to live while waiting for a long-term housing solution.

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