Medium Term
Accommodation and Respite
We empower our participants independence and choice with our range of accommodations variety to assist you, our someone you support.
It’s funding for somewhere to live if you can't move into your long-term home because your disability supports aren't ready. Medium term accommodation isn’t a standalone NDIS support.
The NDIS only include it in your plan as part of your other home and living support needs and it’s generally funded up to 90 days, although, this can be extended in limited and special situations. Funds for MTA are treated as once-off as you may not need medium term accommodation once you move to your long-term home.
Medium Term Accommodation doesn’t include day-to-day living costs like food, internet or electricity, nor any personal care supports, or other supports you get in your home.
NDIS supports are funded separately for your disability needs if you need them while you stay in one of this type of housing.
What if I am being discharged from hospital?
Our Medium-Term Accommodation can help you move out of hospital sooner and smoother while you find your long-term home. If you’re being discharged from hospital and you’re eligible for specialist disability accommodation, supported independent living, independent living options, or home modifications, you can have funding for medium term accommodation added to your NDIS plan. You don’t need to have a confirmed long-term home.
If you need home and living supports added to your plan, NDIS health liaison officers and a hospital discharge team will work with you and your health treatment team to understand your disability support needs. They’ll identify the best home and living supports for you. They’ll also help you collect the evidence we need to decide about which home and living supports to include in your plan.
If you think you need medium term accommodation, talk to your my NDIS contact or support coordinator and engage with MTS Housing Services.