Temporary disability accommodation in Sydney for eligible NDIS participants who need a safe place while longer-term housing, home modifications or hospital-discharge arrangements are being completed.
Temporary housing with a clear transition plan
Medium Term Accommodation (MTA) is a time-limited NDIS home-and-living support, generally funded for up to 90 days. It can provide a safe bridge while a participant waits for longer-term housing, home modifications or a hospital-discharge pathway. MTA funding covers the accommodation cost; personal care, meals, transport and other supports are funded separately when included in the participant’s plan.
Suitable accommodation
We consider accessibility, location, support needs and the participant’s confirmed transition pathway.
Coordinated supports
Support is planned with the participant, nominees, clinicians, support coordinator and discharge team where relevant.
Move-on focus
Every placement begins with a clear understanding of the intended long-term home and next steps.
MTA may be suitable when
- A participant is medically ready to leave hospital and needs an interim accessible setting
- Home modifications or assistive technology are still being completed
- A long-term housing offer is confirmed but the move-in date is later
- A participant is transitioning into SDA, SIL, ILO or another approved home-and-living arrangement
- A hospital-discharge participant is eligible for a long-term home-and-living support but the final home is not yet confirmed
What MTA is not
MTA is not permanent housing, crisis accommodation or a holiday stay. It funds the temporary accommodation itself, not groceries, utilities, personal care or day-to-day support.
For most referrals the next housing pathway should be clear. Under current NDIS guidance, a person leaving hospital may be considered without a confirmed long-term property if they are eligible for SDA, SIL, ILO or home modifications. Our team reviews each referral against the participant’s plan, needs and available vacancies.
Read the official NDIS MTA guidance.
View current housing vacanciesMedium-Term Accommodation and after-hospital care properties
These Eden Ability property locations can be considered for Medium-Term Accommodation while a confirmed long-term home is being prepared. Hospital discharge and after-hospital placements are coordinated around the participant’s accessibility, clinical and disability-support needs.
Please check availability and suitability first. MTA funding acceptance does not guarantee an available room or an appropriate discharge placement. Eden Ability must confirm timing, staffing, accessibility, funding and the participant’s transition plan.
Bossley Park Villas
Independent living villas with access to 24/7 onsite shared support. The verified listing states MTA funding is accepted.
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Mascot Accessible Units
Accessible apartment living with access to 24/7 support. The verified listing states MTA funding is accepted.
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Bondi
Independent living disability accommodation in Bondi. The verified listing states MTA funding is accepted.
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Sydney CBD
Independent living disability accommodation in central Sydney. The verified listing states MTA funding is accepted.
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Chatswood
Independent living disability accommodation in Chatswood. The verified listing states MTA funding is accepted.
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Parramatta
Independent living accommodation in Parramatta. The verified listing states MTA funding is accepted.
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Mittagong
Supported accommodation in Mittagong. The current listing shows no rooms, so contact us about changes or the waitlist.
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Cronulla
Independent living disability accommodation in Cronulla. The verified listing states MTA funding is accepted.
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Macquarie Park / North Ryde
Independent living accommodation near Macquarie Park. The verified listing states MTA funding is accepted.
View verified listing →Lidcombe
Ask about current medium-term accommodation or supported transition options after hospital in Lidcombe.
Enquire about Lidcombe →Our MTA referral process
Send the referral
Provide support needs, current location, target move date and the confirmed long-term housing pathway.
Suitability review
We assess accommodation, staffing, accessibility, risk information and funding arrangements.
Transition planning
If suitable, we agree responsibilities, move-in details and the plan for moving to long-term housing.
Information that helps us respond quickly
Participant details
Consent, contact details, communication preferences and decision-making supports.
Support requirements
Daily support needs, mobility, accessibility, behaviours of concern and relevant clinical information.
Housing pathway
The planned long-term option, current home-and-living status, expected timing and the professionals coordinating the transition. For hospital discharge, tell us if the final property is not yet confirmed.
Medium Term Accommodation questions
How long can NDIS MTA last?
Current NDIS guidance describes MTA as temporary accommodation generally funded for up to 90 days while a longer-term home or home modification is being completed.
Can MTA help someone leave hospital?
Yes. MTA may support an eligible participant who is medically ready to leave hospital but cannot yet move into their longer-term home. Suitability depends on the NDIS plan, support needs and an appropriate vacancy.
Does a hospital patient need a confirmed long-term property?
Not always. Current NDIS guidance says a person leaving hospital may be considered for MTA without a confirmed property if they are eligible for SDA, SIL, ILO or home modifications.
What does MTA funding pay for?
MTA funds the temporary accommodation cost. It does not include food, utilities, transport, personal care or other daily supports; those supports need separate funding in the participant’s plan.
Is MTA the same as respite or emergency housing?
No. MTA is a planned bridge to a longer-term home. It is not a holiday, general crisis accommodation or a permanent housing solution.
Can a support coordinator or hospital social worker refer?
Yes. With the participant’s consent, a support coordinator, recovery coach, social worker, discharge planner, nominee or family member can contact us about a possible referral.
What information should be included in an MTA referral?
Please include the required move date, current location, NDIS plan and home-and-living status, accessibility and equipment needs, support ratio, overnight requirements, risks, clinical handover needs and the planned next housing step.
Do you provide MTA in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney?
Eden Ability is based in Mascot and accepts enquiries from participants and referrers across Sydney, including Bondi, Randwick, Maroubra, Mascot and nearby Eastern Suburbs communities. Availability and suitability must be confirmed for each referral.
Planning a move from temporary to long-term housing?
Call 1300 228 856 or visit Shop G2/669 Gardeners Rd, Mascot NSW 2020.