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Medium Term Accommodation NDIS

Under the NDIS, Medium Term Accommodation (MTA) is a place to stay if you are unable to move into your permanent home just yet – perhaps because your disability supports aren’t ready, or you are waiting for your long-term home to be built.

To be eligible for NDIS MTA, you must have a home that you can move into, and require somewhere to live for a time limited period. MTA is usually funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme for up to 90 days, and only covers the cost of the accommodation, not usual everyday living costs such as food, internet and electricity. You may be able to receive funding for Medium-term Accommodation beyond 90 days if you have evidence that you need it for longer because of your support needs.

If you have MTA funding included in your NDIS plan, it’s up to you to research NDIS Medium Term Accommodation providers and select the best service provider that suits your needs, although your support coordinator, Local Area Coordinator or planner can help you. By choosing your own provider, you can ensure that you get the kind of accommodation that you want.

MTA NDIS has lots of benefits for participants and their families, including:

a safe place to stay with plenty of support while you wait for your permanent accommodation
reassurance while you wait for your home, knowing you’ll be supported in the community
minimising the risk of being admitted into aged care facilities
an opportunity to take part in engaging activities and programs
build your capacity and life skills while waiting for your permanent accommodation
relieves the pressure on your informal support network, giving them peace of mind
enabling you to live in the community, with opportunities for socialising.

Medium Stay Accommodation with Home Caring

With local teams around Australia, Home Caring provides a wide range of quality Medium Term Accommodation options in the following areas:

Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Gold coast
Sunshine coast
Caboolture
Geelong
Wollongong
Newcastle
NSW South Coast (Nowra)

As registered NDIS Medium Term Accommodation providers, we offer comfortable and modern homes where you can stay for a few months, with all of the daily life supports you need. This is a great option for NDIS participants who are waiting for their permanent home to be ready and need a safe place to stay in the interim.

Our Medium Term Accommodation also offers plenty of opportunities to try new hobbies, learn skills, and take part in enjoyable activities—either on your own, or with the company of others. Activities are designed to enhance your independence and build capacity, with all of the supports you need to ensure a safe and enjoyable stay. Our teams are committed to creating a great experience for participants in a supportive home, so they finish their time with us refreshed and enriched.

Medium Term Accommodation Sydney

Home Caring provides quality Medium Term Accommodation NDIS in Sydney’s suburbs. Our comfortable homes enable NDIS participants from all walks of life to learn new skills, increase capacity and be supported in the community. We also provide respite care for those who need a place to stay while their usual carer is away.

Medium Term Accommodation Melbourne

Our temporary housing solution in Melbourne provides a safe place to call home while you are waiting for you permanent place to be ready. We also offer disability short stays and holiday accommodation, respite care and Short Term Accommodation, with a wide range of engaging activities to enjoy.

Medium Term Accommodation NDIS Gold Coast

Our transitional disability accommodation on the Gold Coast includes capacity building activities, fun hobbies, an opportunity to learn new skills, enriching day programs and more – all in a safe and welcoming environment. We also provide Specialist Disability Accommodation for those looking for a more permanent place to live in the community.

Medium Term Accommodation Brisbane

Home Caring offers temporary housing and transitional disability accommodation where people with disability can live in the community while waiting for their permanent home to be ready. With plenty of activities, day trips, fitness activities, programs and new experiences on offer, we’ll help you be independent and gain valuable skills for life.

Medium Term Accommodation NDIS Caboolture

Home Caring provides medium stay accommodation where you can be safe and supported. Take the opportunity to experience fun activities and day programs while learning valuable life skills. We also offer week-long stays, weekend stays and short stays for a 24-hour period, for those who need respite care.

Medium Term Accommodation NDIS Geelong

Our Medium Term Accommodation support in Geelong provides a supportive and engaging environment for participants to live in for a few months, until they are ready to move into their permanent home. We also offer Short Term Accommodation and emergency respite accommodation for those who need it, with plenty of activities on offer.

Medium Term Accommodation NDIS Wollongong

As Medium Term Accommodation NDIS providers, Home Caring provides accommodation for people with disability who need a safe place to stay for a medium period of time, where they are supported. Take the opportunity to learn new skills and take part in capacity-building group activities for independent living at home, with a range of supports and assistive technology available for day to day living.

Medium Term Accommodation NDIS Newcastle

Home Caring provides Medium Term housing solutions and transitional accommodation with the NDIS in Newcastle and surrounding suburbs. Our appealing homes provide a great place to stay while having all the support you need, such as personal care supports, constant care, help with daily tasks, meal preparation, community participation and nursing services.

Medium Term Accommodation NDIS NSW South Coast (Nowra)

If you’re looking for an interim housing option or transitional housing on the NSW South Coast, our team based in Nowra can help. With years of experience behind us, we’re well-placed to provide accommodation for individuals with tailored support services and living supports. We have plenty of NDIS MTA and accessible accommodation options to suit a variety of needs, including emergency respite care.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Short Term and Medium Term Accommodation?

Who is eligible for Medium Term Accommodation?

How long is Medium Term Accommodation funded for?

How do you apply for Medium Term Accommodation?

What is the difference between Short Term and Medium Term Accommodation?

The NDIS funds different accommodation types for people living with disability. Medium Term Accommodation is a temporary place to stay for participants who are waiting to move into their long-term home, but can’t move in yet because their supports aren’t ready. It is generally funded for up to 90 days, and is included in your NDIS plan as part of other home and living support needs.

Short Term Accommodation is a short stay away from home – up to 14 days at a time – to give you a change of scenery. It’s an opportunity for your usual carer to take a break from their responsibilities.

Who is eligible for Medium Term Accommodation?

You might be eligible for Medium Term Accommodation if you:

already have a permanent home to move into
you can’t move into your home yet because your disability supports aren’t ready
or you can’t stay in your current accommodation while waiting for your permanent home to be ready.

Medium Term Accommodation isn’t funded as a standalone support, but included as part of a participant’s home and living support needs. For example, Medium Term Accommodation might be included as part of helping you move into permanent Specialist Disability Accommodation.

To qualify for Medium Term Accommodation funding, you will need to give evidence to the NDIA that you have a long-term home to move into, such as a tenancy agreement from a Specialist Disability Provider, evidence of approved modifications to your home or property, or a tenancy agreement offer from a rental agency.

How long is Medium Term Accommodation funded for?

The NDIA generally funds Medium Term Accommodation for up to 90 days. This covers the cost of renting that accommodation, but not items like food, electricity, internet and other costs of living. NDIS participants might be able to receive Medium Term Accommodation for more than 90 days if they have evidence that they need it for longer, because of their support needs.

How do you apply for Medium Term Accommodation?

To assess whether or not Medium Term Accommodation is right for you, the NDIA will look at evidence such as assessments of your support and accommodation needs, reports from allied health professionals, and your daily support needs reports. The aim is to understand your current situation, so you can receive the right home and living supports to meet your needs – both now and in the long term.

Assessors also consider whether the accommodation will help you pursue your goals, improve your ability to do things with less support, or strengthen your connections with the community. For more information about having Medium Term Accommodation included in your NDIS plan, chat to your planner or Local Area Coordinator. If you don’t agree with the decision made, you can ask for an internal review.

How do I find a NDIS accommodation provider in Australia?

To find a provider who offers Short Term Accommodation in Australia, you can use the Provider Finder on the NDIS participant portal (called myplace) or research providers in your local area by chatting to your Local Area Coordinator (LAC).

Home Caring provides excellent Short Term Accommodation options in locations around Australia. You’ll have an opportunity to have fun, try new things and learn valuable skills, while your carer can take a break and recharge. For more information, please get in touch with our friendly team. We’d love to help.