Medium-Term Accommodation (MTA)
What NDIS Medium-Term Accommodation (MTA) is, when it bridges a housing gap, and how to get it approved
What MTA is — and what it pays for
When MTA is the right fit
STA vs MTA vs SDA: which is which
What the NDIA looks for
Who helps you line it up
What can go wrong — and what to do
The money side, in plain terms
Your next step
Frequently asked questions
How is MTA different from STA?
STA (Short-Term Accommodation, often called respite) is a planned short break of a set number of days, and it bundles accommodation, support, meals and activities together. MTA is a temporary home for up to around three months while you wait for a confirmed long-term home that isn't ready yet, and it funds the…
Does MTA include my support?
No. MTA covers the temporary accommodation during the transition. Your support — personal care, daily help, overnight support — is funded separately through your usual support budget, the same as it would be in any home. Moving into MTA shouldn't change the day-to-day help you receive.
Who helps arrange MTA?
A support coordinator is usually central: they gather the evidence, connect with MTA providers, and keep the timing aligned. If you're leaving hospital, the discharge team confirms you're ready and provides clinical evidence, and an occupational therapist may be involved if your long-term home is SDA or needs…
What happens if my long-term home isn't ready in time?
Talk to the NDIA early, through your support coordinator or planner. MTA can be extended in limited situations, but extensions aren't automatic — you generally need to show it's still needed and that you're taking reasonable steps toward the long-term home. If the long-term option falls through entirely, that usually…
Do I need a confirmed long-term home to get MTA?
Generally yes. MTA is a bridge, so the NDIA looks for a confirmed long-term housing solution to bridge to — an identified SDA vacancy, a confirmed place, or your own home once modifications are done. Without one, there may be nothing for MTA to bridge to. Confirm your own situation with the NDIA.