Medium Term Accommodation
A Safe Place to Stay While Your Long-Term Home Takes Shape
Waiting for SDA or permanent housing? Medium Term Accommodation offers a temporary home with daily supports to help you stay safe and supported through the transition.
Housing and Support for the Time Between Homes
Medium Term Accommodation (MTA) provides temporary housing and appropriate daily supports while you wait for an approved long-term home, including Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) or permanent housing. It can provide stability after a hospital or aged care stay, or during a major life change.
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Temporary Housing
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Daily Living Support
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Transition from Care
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Continuity While You Wait
Feel Supported Through Every Step of Your Transition
A Safe Place to Live
Settle into a temporary living environment while your long-term housing becomes available.
Support for Everyday Needs
Access appropriate daily supports that help you maintain your routines and independence.
Continuity of Care
Stay connected to the care and support you need as you move between living arrangements.
Who May Benefit From MTA
People leaving hospital who need a temporary home
People moving out of aged care into other housing
Participants waiting for approved SDA to become available
People awaiting access to approved permanent housing
Participants needing stability during a major life change
People whose current home is no longer suitable
Participants with a confirmed long-term housing pathway
People needing continuity of care during a move
Participants awaiting completion of a new home
People between supported living arrangements
Participants preparing to move into their permanent home
People who need daily supports during a transition
Participants leaving a temporary care setting
People whose approved housing is not yet ready
Participants needing a safe place between homes
People adjusting to a change in care arrangements
Participants seeking stability while housing is finalised
People bridging the gap to long-term accommodation
How Medium Term Accommodation Works
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Discuss Your Housing Transition
Tell us about your current situation, support needs and the long-term home you are waiting for.
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Settle Into Temporary Accommodation
Move into a safe place to stay, with daily supports arranged around your needs and existing care.
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Prepare for Your Next Home
Maintain stability and continuity of care while you and your support network plan the move to permanent housing.
Frequently Asked Questions About MTA
What is Medium Term Accommodation?
Medium Term Accommodation (MTA) is temporary housing for eligible participants who have a long-term housing solution identified but cannot move into it yet.
Who may be eligible for MTA?
MTA may suit participants waiting for an identified long-term home, such as approved SDA or other permanent housing. Eligibility and funding depend on individual circumstances and NDIS decisions.
Can MTA help when I leave hospital?
It may provide a temporary place to live after a hospital stay if your long-term housing arrangement is identified but not yet available.
Is MTA an option when moving out of aged care?
It may be an option for eligible participants transitioning from aged care while they wait to move into an identified long-term home.
Is MTA a permanent housing solution?
No. MTA is designed to bridge the time between your current living situation and your long-term housing arrangement.
What supports are available during an MTA stay?
Daily supports can be arranged according to your needs to help maintain your routines and continuity of care during the transition.
Does MTA replace my long-term housing plan?
No. MTA supports you while your long-term housing plan progresses; it does not replace the home you are preparing to move into.
How long can I stay in MTA?
The length of a stay depends on your circumstances, funding and when your identified long-term home becomes available.
What if my permanent housing is approved but not ready?
MTA may help bridge that gap by providing a safe temporary place to live while you wait for your approved housing to become available.
Talk to Us About Medium Term Accommodation
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Participants, families and support coordinators can contact Phenomenal Health Care Australia to discuss whether MTA suits their circumstances.
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Ask us about temporary housing and daily supports while a long-term home is being arranged.