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Medium Term Accommodation (MTA)

NDIS Medium Term Accommodation for participants awaiting long-term housing solutions, including SDA or permanent arrangements.

Disability support worker assisting an NDIS participant

About this service

Medium Term Accommodation (MTA) is NDIS funding for temporary housing when a participant is waiting for a long-term housing solution — such as SDA becoming available, completing home modifications, or finalising an ILO arrangement. MTA covers the accommodation cost during this transition period.

Able Aide supports participants in MTA arrangements with coordinated SIL and core supports to maintain stability while permanent housing is secured.

How Medium Term Accommodation (MTA) supports you

  • Bridge to permanent housing

    Stable accommodation while SDA, ILO, or other long-term options are finalised.

  • Coordinated supports

    SIL and core supports delivered consistently during the MTA period.

  • Reduced transition stress

    Maintain routines and support relationships while housing plans progress.

  • Collaborative planning

    Work with support coordinators and housing providers toward your permanent solution.

Who this service is for

  • Participants with MTA funding while awaiting confirmed long-term housing
  • Participants transitioning from hospital or crisis accommodation
  • Support coordinators managing housing transition timelines
  • Families awaiting SDA vacancies or home modification completion

What's included

  • Medium-term accommodation coordination
  • Alignment of SIL supports with MTA dwelling
  • Core supports during the transition period
  • Liaison with housing providers and support coordinators
  • Transition planning toward permanent housing
  • Documentation for NDIA and housing stakeholders

How it works

  1. MTA confirmation

    Confirm MTA funding and expected duration while permanent housing is arranged.

  2. Accommodation placement

    Identify suitable MTA dwelling and align supports with the arrangement.

  3. Supported transition period

    Deliver consistent supports throughout the MTA stay with regular progress reviews.

  4. Move to permanent housing

    Coordinate the transition to SDA, SIL home, or other long-term arrangement.

Related NDIS services

Many participants combine medium term accommodation (mta) with other supports from Able Aide. Explore related services below or view our full service list .

New to the NDIS? Read our NDIS guide or contact our team to discuss your plan.

Frequently asked questions

When is MTA funded by the NDIS?
MTA is funded when a participant has a confirmed long-term housing solution but needs temporary accommodation while waiting for it — for example, an SDA dwelling under construction or home modifications in progress.
How is MTA different from STA?
STA is short-term (typically up to 14 days at a time, including respite). MTA is for longer transition periods — up to 90 days — while awaiting permanent housing. Funding rules and purposes differ.
Can hospitals refer for MTA on discharge?
Hospital discharge teams can refer participants with MTA funding to Able Aide at referrals@ableaide.com.au. We prioritise discharge coordination enquiries.

Discuss Medium Term Accommodation

Contact our team for MTA coordination and transitional housing support in western Melbourne.

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