Accommodation
NDIS Provider
Home Care Package Provider

Short Term Accommodation and Medium Term Accommodation

Sometimes the unexpected happens. You face a sudden change in your circumstance; a crisis occurs; you come down with a serious illness that requires hospitalisation; your carer needs respite or is temporarily unable to look after you. During those times, it is important to have access to safe accommodation where you receive the care you need.

Home Caring offers temporary accommodation for people with disabilities, helping them stay connected to the community rather than face a lengthy hospital stay or premature placement in an aged care facility. Under the NDIS, this type of accommodation is called Short Term Accommodation and Medium Term Accommodation. Here is a guide explaining what both types of accommodation are, and what we offer to help those in need.

What is Short Term Accommodation (STA)?

Under the NDIS, Short Term Accommodation (often referred to as STA) is temporary supported accommodation for a period of 2-6 weeks, available through the Core funding of your plan.

Short Term Accommodation funding replaces what used to be called ‘respite’ (i.e. alternative care arrangements for when carers need a break or are unable to perform their caring duties). Although it may seem a bit confusing at first, funding for respite is still available for participants and their carers, but it is now provided as ‘Short Term Accommodation and Assistance’.

Who can access Short Term Accommodation (STA)?

Eligible NDIS participants can access Short Term Accommodation for reasons such as:

  • a change in circumstances, or a crisis situation that puts the person at risk of homelessness or being prematurely placed into an aged care facility
  • to receive capacity building and/or independent living support
  • for carers’ respite, if your carer has been hospitalised or if support staff are on leave
  • for a holiday in a different setting
  • if you are waiting for home modifications
  • recovering from an illness

What is Medium Term Accommodation?

Medium Term Accommodation (also known as MTA) refers to transitional accommodation for NDIS participants who are preparing to move into a more permanent home. The NDIS funds Medium Term Accommodation for eligible participants for up to 90 days. This is so people living with disabilities aren’t forced into an aged care facility or made to wait in hospital longer than they need to.

Who can access Medium Term Accommodation (MTA)?

MTA is available to eligible NDIS participants who require temporary transitional housing while they wait for their more permanent home to become ready or available to use. It could be used in the following circumstances:

  • as bridging accommodation for younger people who are at risk of being admitted (or who want to leave) an aged care home
  • participants who are ready to leave hospital but are waiting for home modifications, assisted technology or support equipment to be placed in their home
  • those who are eligible for Specialist Disability Accommodation, but need somewhere to stay while they are waiting for a vacancy or for a build to be completed

What type of STA and MTA do you offer?

Home Caring provides high quality STA and MTA apartments where you can have all your support needs met while participating in capacity building programs and fun activities.

Our self-contained, modern units are fully furnished with 2 to 3 bedrooms, and we have a maximum of 2 participants in each apartment. Our homes are situated close to public transport, shops and amenities. They are also fully accessible, with home modifications and assisted technology to suit individual needs.

Are your apartments specialist disability accommodation (SDA) homes?

Yes, we offer 140 apartments that are registered with the NDIS as SDA dwellings.

Where are your STA and MTA apartments located?

We currently have up to 150 modern and fully accessible SDA units available across the Sydney metro region. Our units are located in Parramatta, Merrylands, Blacktown, Quakers Hill, Carlingford, Pendle Hill, Mount Druitt and Peakhurst.

What support will I receive will staying in STA and MTA?

Our STA and MTA services are able to support a wide range of needs, from behavioural issues to personal care, clinical support, 24/7 care and meeting complex support needs. We offer:

  • home modifications and assisted technology
  • fresh and nutritious meals provided throughout the day, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, morning and afternoon tea
  • all needs met with round the clock personal care and support
  • medical and nursing support, including an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Pain Management Specialist, GPs, Psychiatrist, Geriatrician, Nephrologist and a Clinical Nurse
  • allied health therapists, including Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Dietitians and Exercise Physiologists
  • Counselling and clinical psychology services
  • specialist support coordination
  • complex clinical care, including peg tube feeding assistance, tracheotomy, renal dialysis, indwelling catheter care and cardiac management
  • Behaviour Intervention support
  • Assisted transport
  • Disability Employment support
  • 24/7 care from support workers

What can I do while staying in STA and MTA?

Transitional accommodation isn’t just about receiving care; it’s also a great opportunity to maintain or improve your independence as you plan for your future. At Home Caring, we offer lots of opportunities for capacity building and making new friends while accessing short term and medium term accommodation. We provide:

  • capacity building programs to help you feel more confident and capable at daily living
  • an opportunity to learn new skills and try new hobbies
  • disability employment support
  • enjoyable activities in an inclusive setting
  • An opportunity to receive support in your local community rather than an aged care facility or hospital ward, keeping you connected to their loved ones and pre-existing care networks
  • leisure activities you can choose to take part in, including special lunches, concerts, cooking classes and movies
  • cultural and religious activities for people of CALD backgrounds
  • A safe and vibrant community where you can make new friends if you choose
  • an opportunity to work towards your personal goals on your NDIS plan

For more information about accessing STA and MTA through Home Caring, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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The Albanese Labor Government has introduced a landmark Aged Care Bill, marking a once-in-a-generation reform to prioritise the rights, safety and dignity of older Australians. 

From 1 July 2025, the new Aged Care Act will bring significant changes, including:

-Tougher regulatory standards to ensure higher 
  accountability

-Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards for improved 
  care delivery

-A dedicated Statement of Rights for older Australians

-A $4.3 billion Support at Home program to help seniors live independently at home for longer

These reforms align with the Royal Commission’s recommendations, focusing on better complaint handling, greater participant choice, improved funding and enhanced fairness and quality across the sector.

If you’d like to learn more about how these changes impact you or your loved ones, Home Caring can guide you through the details. Please call us on 1300 875 377 for personalised support and assistance.

Read more 📱- health.gov.au/aged-care-act

#AgedCareReforms #SupportingOlderAustralians #australianhealthandagedcare #AHAC

The Albanese Labor Government has introduced a landmark Aged Care Bill, marking a once-in-a-generation reform to prioritise the rights, safety and dignity of older Australians.

From 1 July 2025, the new Aged Care Act will bring significant changes, including:

-Tougher regulatory standards to ensure higher
accountability

-Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards for improved
care delivery

-A dedicated Statement of Rights for older Australians

-A $4.3 billion Support at Home program to help seniors live independently at home for longer

These reforms align with the Royal Commission’s recommendations, focusing on better complaint handling, greater participant choice, improved funding and enhanced fairness and quality across the sector.

If you’d like to learn more about how these changes impact you or your loved ones, Home Caring can guide you through the details. Please call us on 1300 875 377 for personalised support and assistance.

Read more 📱- health.gov.au/aged-care-act

#AgedCareReforms #SupportingOlderAustralians #australianhealthandagedcare #AHAC
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The expo was an amazing opportunity for our teams to connect with the local community, meet new faces and raise awareness about the vital work we do. From sharing insights into our services to forming meaningful connections all of our Melbourne teams went above and beyond to make the event a resounding success. It’s clear that when you’re passionate about your work, it never feels like a job – and this passion was on full display throughout the weekend. A big thank you to everyone involved for representing Home Caring with such heart and dedication! 🩵

Even as we head into the final month of the year our incredible Home Caring teams show no signs of slowing down! Fueled by their passion for helping others they’ve been working tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of our clients. Last weekend our Home Caring Vermont HomeCaring Narre Warren Home Caring Footscray HomeCaring Mornington Peninsula Home Caring St Albans Eltham and Bellarine teams all came together to showcase their dedication and expertise at the Melbourne Disability Expo.

The expo was an amazing opportunity for our teams to connect with the local community, meet new faces and raise awareness about the vital work we do. From sharing insights into our services to forming meaningful connections all of our Melbourne teams went above and beyond to make the event a resounding success. It’s clear that when you’re passionate about your work, it never feels like a job – and this passion was on full display throughout the weekend. A big thank you to everyone involved for representing Home Caring with such heart and dedication! 🩵
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Happy Friday HC fam!

It’s been a busy and productive week here at Home Caring with only forty days till the end of the year we are full steam ahead! One highlight was the team-building and networking session with our amazing Home Caring Bankstown team. The workshop was a huge success bringing everyone together to learn, grow and strengthen our skills.

These sessions are such a valuable part of what we do as they foster connection, build efficiency and empower us to deliver the best care to our clients. As we all know being a support worker can sometimes feel isolating but moments like these remind us of the incredible community we’re all a part of.

Let’s all carry that energy into the weekend—it’s going to be a hot one, so stay cool and take care! 🩵

Happy Friday HC fam!

It’s been a busy and productive week here at Home Caring with only forty days till the end of the year we are full steam ahead! One highlight was the team-building and networking session with our amazing Home Caring Bankstown team. The workshop was a huge success bringing everyone together to learn, grow and strengthen our skills.

These sessions are such a valuable part of what we do as they foster connection, build efficiency and empower us to deliver the best care to our clients. As we all know being a support worker can sometimes feel isolating but moments like these remind us of the incredible community we’re all a part of.

Let’s all carry that energy into the weekend—it’s going to be a hot one, so stay cool and take care! 🩵
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Happy Sunday HC fam! Recently our Home Caring Vermont team had the privilege of attending the 20th anniversary celebration of Hope City Mission, a vital organisation making a profound difference in our community. As proud sponsors we deeply admire their unwavering dedication to providing food relief, support and hope to those in need. Hope City Mission’s initiatives extend far and wide from their compassionate crisis support programs to sustainable efforts like planting seedlings, whose produce directly benefits people facing hardship. It’s a joy to stand beside them in their mission to uplift lives and foster resilience.

Our sponsorship reflects Home Caring’s core value of giving without expecting anything in return. We’re thrilled to have contributed to initiatives like installing a sprinkler system to nurture their community garden, where fresh produce is grown for those living in crisis. Supporting Hope City Mission means investing in kindness, growth and care and we couldn’t be prouder to play a part in their incredible journey. Here’s to creating positive change together! 🩵

#happysunday #welovewecare

Happy Sunday HC fam! Recently our Home Caring Vermont team had the privilege of attending the 20th anniversary celebration of Hope City Mission, a vital organisation making a profound difference in our community. As proud sponsors we deeply admire their unwavering dedication to providing food relief, support and hope to those in need. Hope City Mission’s initiatives extend far and wide from their compassionate crisis support programs to sustainable efforts like planting seedlings, whose produce directly benefits people facing hardship. It’s a joy to stand beside them in their mission to uplift lives and foster resilience.

Our sponsorship reflects Home Caring’s core value of giving without expecting anything in return. We’re thrilled to have contributed to initiatives like installing a sprinkler system to nurture their community garden, where fresh produce is grown for those living in crisis. Supporting Hope City Mission means investing in kindness, growth and care and we couldn’t be prouder to play a part in their incredible journey. Here’s to creating positive change together! 🩵

#happysunday #welovewecare
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