Using MTA when you're ready to leave hospital
How Medium Term Accommodation can prevent you being stuck in hospital when you're medically ready to leave but your home isn't ready yet
When does MTA apply at discharge?
What does MTA cover, and what doesn't it?
How do I request MTA quickly?
Who does what in a discharge?
What evidence backs an MTA discharge request?
What if the 90 days isn't enough?
Avoiding an inappropriate placement
Frequently asked questions
Can MTA get me out of hospital faster?
MTA can fund suitable accommodation for up to around 90 days when you're medically ready to leave hospital but your confirmed home isn't ready yet — for example while modifications or an SDA place are finalised. It exists to prevent NDIS participants being stuck on a ward for housing reasons.
What does MTA cover at discharge?
MTA covers the cost of suitable temporary accommodation while you transition to a confirmed home. It does not cover your daily support hours — those come from your Core or SIL budget — and it isn't for indefinite or permanent housing.
How long can I stay in MTA after hospital?
MTA is generally funded for up to around 90 days. It's a bridge to a confirmed longer-term home, so it applies when you have housing coming but not yet available, not as an open-ended solution.
Who arranges MTA when I leave hospital?
Usually your support coordinator works with the hospital discharge team to request MTA from the NDIA. Flag the need early, confirm the longer-term housing and its timing, and line up the support you'll need during the stay.
What if I have no long-term home lined up?
MTA is a bridge to confirmed housing, so if you have no plan yet the priority is getting a housing solution and the right supports into your plan. A support coordinator can help, and issues should be escalated to the NDIA to avoid a prolonged hospital stay.
Do I pay anything toward MTA?
MTA funds the accommodation itself, but you may still contribute toward everyday living costs such as food and utilities, as you would in any home. It does not work like rent for a permanent place, and your daily support is funded separately from Core or SIL. Ask your support coordinator to confirm what, if anything,…
Can I be discharged to MTA if my long-term home is still being decided?
MTA is a bridge to a confirmed home, so it works best once a specific solution — such as an approved SDA place or a home being modified — is in train. If the long-term option is still unresolved, the priority is getting housing and supports into your plan, and any delay should be escalated so you are not stuck on a…
What support do I get during an MTA stay?
Your usual disability support continues, funded from your Core or SIL budget rather than from MTA. This is why the support has to be arranged before you move — a bed without workers in place is not a safe discharge, so line up who will deliver your personal care and other supports at the temporary address.