What is MTA?
Medium Term Accommodation
Medium Term Accommodation (MTA) is an NDIS-funded support available under Home & Living Supports, typically offered for up to 90 days.
It’s designed to provide a safe and accessible place to stay while you're in a housing transition. Whether you're leaving hospital or aged care, waiting for SDA funding approval, or for your newly built SDA home to be ready.
At STIL Homes, we offer a range of MTA options across South Australia that are ready when you need them. Comfortable, fully accessible, and suited to your support needs.
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Are you seeking urgent disability accommodation in South Australia?
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Waiting for SDA funding to be approved?
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Need short-term housing while your SDA home is being built?
We’re here to help bridge the gap with short-term housing that supports your independence and wellbeing.
📌 Note: MTA does not cover day-to-day living costs like food or personal care, but it does include the cost of housing itself. You’ll typically need funding for MTA in your NDIS plan, or you can request it as part of a ‘change of circumstances’ if your situation has shifted.
Brand New Homes with Flexible SIL Provider Choice for up to 90 days.
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Check Your Eligibility & Apply to the NDIS
To access MTA, you must already be an approved NDIS participant.
If your not an approved NDIS participant you need the following to apply.
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You have a permanent and significant disability
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You're aged between 7 and 65
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You're an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a Protected Special Category visa
Start Here:
https://www.ndis.gov.au/applying-access-ndis/how-apply
You’ll need to complete an Access Request Form and submit supporting documentation, such as medical and functional reports.
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Include a Home & Living goal in your NDIS plan.
To be considered for MTA, your NDIS plan must include a housing-related goal, such as:
“I need short-term accommodation while transitioning from hospital, aged care, or waiting for SDA.”
If your situation has changed, you can request MTA through a Change of Circumstances.
Change of Circumstances:
https://www.ndis.gov.au/participants/using-your-plan/changing-your-plan
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Talk to your Support Coordinator or LAC
They will help you:
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Document your housing needs
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Complete the Home & Living Supporting Evidence Form
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Gather relevant reports (e.g. OT assessments, discharge summaries)
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Submit the MTA request on your behalf
They are your key support in navigating this process. We can also help you navigate this process.
NDIS MTA Guidelines:
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Submit your request to the NDIS
The NDIA will review your documentation and determine if MTA is a reasonable and necessary support to include in your plan.
More info here:
Change of Circumstances explainer video NDIS
Are You Also an SDA Provider Needing a Builder?
We Can Help With That Too.
At STIL Homes, we believe collaboration is the key to raising the standard of Specialist Disability Accommodation in South Australia.
With our unique position as both a Commercial Builder and SDA provider, already delivering high-quality SDA homes, we understand the complexities of the process — giving you peace of mind knowing you’re working with a builder that truly knows the industry.
Together, we can create homes that genuinely change lives.
Let’s build a better future, together.
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