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Finding the right permanent home takes time, but you shouldn't have to put your life on hold while you wait. Medium-Term Accommodation (MTA) is the bridge that keeps you supported and safe during life's transition periods.
At High Support Care, we provide high-quality transitional housing for NDIS participants who are ready to leave hospital or rehab but aren't quite ready—or able—to move into their forever home yet.
MTA is an NDIS-funded support that covers the cost of your accommodation for a period of up to 90 days. It is designed for participants who have a confirmed long-term housing solution lined up but cannot move in immediately.
Common scenarios where MTA is the right choice:
You are waiting for home modifications (like ramps or rails) to be finished at your permanent address.
You are waiting for a vacancy to open up in a Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) property.
You have been discharged from hospital but your long-term support setup isn't ready yet.
Your current living arrangement has suddenly broken down, and you are transitioning to a new SIL home.
Just because it is temporary doesn't mean it shouldn't feel like home. Our MTA properties in Cranbourne, Frankston, and the Mornington Peninsula are fully equipped to ensure you are comfortable from day one.
Fully furnished bedrooms and living spaces.
We can continue your existing SIL (Supported Independent Living) supports during your stay, or arrange new support workers if needed.
Use this time to prepare for your move! We help you practice daily living skills so you are 100% ready for your long-term home.
Whether you need accommodation for 2 weeks or the full 90 days, we tailor the lease to fit your timeline.
It is easy to confuse the two, but NDIS funds them differently:
Medium-Term Accommodation (MTA): A "bridge" while waiting for permanent housing. Typically up to 90 days. Funding covers accommodation costs (rent) only—support is funded separately. You need evidence of a long-term home waiting for you.
Short-Term Accommodation (STA): A "break" or holiday for you and your carer. Typically up to 14 days. Funding covers accommodation + support + food + activities (all-inclusive). No long-term housing evidence required.
Note: For MTA, you are responsible for your own daily living expenses (groceries, utilities, etc.), similar to how you would pay in a permanent home.
To access MTA funding in your NDIS plan, you generally need to show:
Evidence that you have a place to go after your MTA stay concludes (e.g. a tenancy offer or a date for completed renovations).
Why you cannot stay in your current environment (e.g. it is unsafe or inaccessible).
That you require disability-specific accommodation rather than a standard rental.
We make the transition stress-free.
We know discharge dates can change fast. Our team is responsive and can arrange accommodation quickly.
We work closely with your Support Coordinator and current support workers to ensure your routine isn't disrupted.
Our properties are located near public transport, shops, and medical centres in South East Melbourne, keeping you connected to your community.
MTA is a "bridge" while waiting for permanent housing—up to 90 days. Funding covers accommodation (rent) only; support is funded separately. STA is a "break" or holiday—up to 14 days. Funding covers accommodation, support, food, and activities. MTA requires evidence of a long-term home waiting for you; STA does not.
MTA funding covers accommodation costs only. Your daily living support (SIL, personal care, etc.) is funded separately under your NDIS plan. You are responsible for your own daily living expenses such as groceries and utilities, similar to a permanent home.
MTA is typically funded for up to 90 days. The exact duration depends on your NDIS plan and your situation. We can tailor the stay to your timeline—whether you need 2 weeks or the full 90 days.
Contact our team to discuss your situation. We'll check your NDIS plan for MTA funding, explain the eligibility requirements, and help you arrange accommodation. We can also work with your Support Coordinator to ensure a smooth transition.