Short and medium term accommodation (STA/MTA)
Your home away from home.
What are STA and MTA?
Short term accommodation (STA) and medium term accommodation (MTA) are two of the accommodation options we offer. STA is sometimes called respite. MTA is sometimes called transitional accommodation.
STA can be for a couple of days or a couple of weeks. It lets you recharge in a supportive and welcoming environment and means your family and carers can have a break. Because life is better with a little back up.
MTA is temporary housing for people waiting to go into a new long-term home, or who are waiting for SDA or SIL funding from the NDIS. MTA is usually for 90 days (3 months) or less.
Our MTA homes are safe, accessible and inclusive. One of our MTA goals is to make sure you do not have to stay in hospital or aged care settings. Another is to support you to live as independently as possible – and have fun while you do it!
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Banksia Beach
This spacious home is made for fun and relaxation.
5 Beds
2 Bath
Clyde North
This modern and spacious home offers a comfortable and welcoming environment.
4 Beds
2 Bath
2 Vacancies
Upper Coomera
This spacious home in features open plan living with a large kitchen.
4 Beds
2 Bath
1 Vacancy
Waterford
The house is spacious and modern with vinyl timber looking flooring.
5 Beds
2 Bath
2 Vacancies
Narre Warren
This home is designed for both relaxation and recreation.
5 Beds
2 Bath
1 Vacancy
Point Cook
This home offers plenty of space and comfort with open plan living.
4 Beds
2 Bath
1 Vacancy
Caboolture
This spacious home offers open plan living with two lounge rooms.
5 Beds
2 Bath
1 Vacancy
Nowra
This spacious home in is set in a quiet cul-de-sac.
5 Beds
2 Bath
1 Vacancy
Ingleburn
This spacious and recently renovated home features open plan living.
5 Beds
2 Bath
Oran Park
This is a sunny, light-filled home with high ceilings.
5 Beds
2 Bath
5 Vacancies
St Marys
This comfortable and roomy STA home offers plenty of space and comfort.
6 Beds
2 Bath
6 Vacancies
Lakemba
This modern and renovated STA home offers a spacious and fully accessible layout designed for comfort and convenience.
4 Beds
2 Bath
1 Vacancy
Mount Druitt
This house is spacious with open plan living.
4 Beds
2 Bath
1 Vacancy
Regents Park
This is a modern SIL home with a pool.
5 Beds
2 Bath
1 Vacancy
Mawson Lakes
This is a modern and spacious home.
4 Beds
3 Bath
Logan Village
This house is spacious and versatile, perfect for comfortable living and entertaining.
5 Beds
2 Bath
1 Vacancy
Cranbourne East
This spacious home features open plan living.
5 Beds
2 Bath
3 Vacancies
Green Valley
This lovely home is spacious with two separate loungerooms and an outdoor barbecue area.
5 Beds
2 Bath
1 Vacancy
Pakenham
This home is spacious with open plan living.
3 Beds
1 Bath
Caboolture
This house has an accessible bathroom and two living rooms.
4 Beds
1 Bath
1 Vacancy
Caboolture
This spacious home features two living rooms, an accessible kitchen and bathroom.
5 Beds
2 Bath
5 Vacancies
Redland Bay
Welcome to this recently renovated SIL house located in Redland Bay.
5 Beds
2 Bath
2 Vacancies
Northgate
This lovely home features a spacious front yard with a beautiful garden.
4 Beds
1 Bath
Worrigee
This SIL house is located in a quiet street on a large block of land.
5 Beds
2 Bath
1 Vacancy
Glenmore Park
This spacious home in features a formal lounge and dining area.
4 Beds
1 Bath
1 Vacancy
South Windsor
This comfortable and accessible home with open plan living.
5 Beds
2 Bath
2 Vacancies
Point Cook
This spacious home features open plan living.
5 Beds
2 Bath
1 Vacancy
Lyndhurst
This beautiful home is in the Marriott Waters Estate.
4 Beds
2 Bath
Narellan
This comfortable home is fully furnished and was recently renovated.
4 Beds
2 Bath
2 Vacancies
Crestmead
This house is in a quiet cul-de-sac in Crestmead.
5 Beds
1 Bath
2 Vacancies
Glen Alpine
This spacious home features open plan living with two lounge rooms.
5 Beds
2 Bath
1 Vacancy
Eagle Vale
This house is spacious with open plan living.
5 Beds
2 Bath
2 Vacancies
Worrigee
This spacious home offers open plan living with two large kitchens.
5 Beds
2 Bath
2 Vacancies
Glen Alpine
This beautiful SIL home is located in a quiet and friendly neighbourhood.
4 Beds
2 Bath
1 Vacancy
Pimpama
This welcoming home is set in a quiet and convenient location.
How we support you in your STA or MTA home
Making sure your home meets your needs- Helping with personal care, household tasks and errands
- Going for adventures and exploring
- Listening to you and being a great team
- Supporting you to live as independently as possible
Steps to finding the right MTA or STA accommodation
How to pay for STA and MTA
NDIS funding information
If you are eligible, you can pay for STA and MTA with NDIS funding.
The NDIS only funds STA if it relates to your disability support needs.
You might not need funding for STA put into your plan. You can choose to use your core budget on supports like STA if it helps you pursue your goals.
The NDIS usually funds up to 28 days of STA every year. You can use your STA funding in a flexible way. You might want to use it in a block of up to 14 days at a time or for one weekend a month. STA funding includes personal care, accommodation, food and activities.
The NDIS usually funds MTA as a one-off support. This is because you probably won’t need MTA again once you move to your long-term home.
Funding for MTA only covers the cost of the accommodation for the time you stay there. It’s a temporary and extra cost you have due to your disability support needs.
Self-funded
You do not have to have government-approved funding packages to access our disability supports and services. Self-funded is a way you can pay for services with your own money.
This gives you the flexibility to access the supports you need if you have a one-off request, or if your government funding package does not cover what you need. You can also self-fund supports while you wait for a funding package to be approved. Sometimes self-funded is called fee-for-service.
Afford has STA/respite and MTA options available in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria.
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FAQs
STA stands for short term accommodation. It is one of the types of accommodation we offer. It provides temporary, supported housing for people with disability. You can pay for short term accommodation with NDIS funding, or with your own money. Sometimes STA is called respite.
MTA stands for medium term accommodation. It is one of the types of accommodation we offer. It provides temporary, supported housing for people with disability. You can pay for MTA with NDIS funding, or with your own money. Sometimes MTA is called transitional accommodation.
STA can be for a couple of days or a couple of weeks. It lets you recharge in a supportive and welcoming environment and means your family and carers can have a break. Because life is better with a little back up.
MTA is for longer stays, often up to several months. It is usually for when you are waiting for a long-term home such as supported independent living or specialist disability accommodation. It gives you a safe, supported place to live while you wait for your long-term home to be ready.
STA and MTA are for people with disability who are NDIS-funded or self-funded.
We can provide the supports you need. Supports can include assistance with daily living tasks, personal care, cooking, household chores, learning and practising skills, connecting with your local community and going for adventures.
STA is usually for short-term stays of a few nights to a couple of weeks. MTA can be for several weeks or months. How long depends on your needs.
How much STA and MTA cost depend on your NDIS STA plan or self-funding arrangements. We will make it easy to understand any out-of-pocket costs and if you can use a short term accommodation with NDIS plan to cover costs.
Yes, Afford is one of Australia’s most experienced registered NDIS short term accommodation providers. We have been providing accommodation to people with disability for many years.
You can start by completing our online form or calling us on the phone. We will guide you all the way and match you with a great STA or MTA to call home.
We know that who you live with matters. We will chat with you about who you want to live with and match you with housemates to have fun with.
Yes, all meals are provided during your stay.
Yes. We love working with your families, carers or support coordinators.
Our team will take time to chat with you and get to know you, so we can meet your unique support needs. However you want to live, we will make sure you feel supported.
Still have questions about MTA or short term accommodation with NDIS?
If you still have questions about STA or MTA, get it touch. We are here to help you find the answers you need.
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What is short term accommodation (STA)?
STA is an NDIS support package.
Sometimes it is called respite.
STA can be for a couple of days or a couple of weeks.
It lets you recharge and lets your family and carers have a break.
What is medium term accommodation (MTA)?
MTA is an NDIS support package.
Sometimes it is called transitional accommodation.
MTA is for people waiting for funding or to go into a long term home.
It can be for up to 3 months.
It means you do not have to stay in hospital or aged care.
STA and MTA support you to live as independently as possible.
Independently is when you can do things and make decisions for yourself.
Living independently means different things for different people
What STA and MTA can include
STA and MTA can include support with:
- Cooking and chores
- Personal care
- Having adventures
STA and MTA can mean getting a lift to the shops in one of our cars.
It can mean going out with friends if you want to.
It can mean having a support person with you day or night.
We will share some laughs and have fun together
Tell us what STA or MTA looks like for you
You can tell us what you want from your STA and MTA supports.
We will help make it happen.
We know that who you live with matters.
We will chat with you about who you want to live with.
Where we have STA and MTA homes
We have STA and MTA homes in:
- New South Wales
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Victoria
You can see our STA and MTA homes at this page on our website:
www.afford.com.au/services/short-term-accommodation/
How to pay for STA and MTA
You can pay for STA and MTA with your NDIS plan or with your own money.
We have lots of experience with STA and MTA and NDIS.
To work out if STA or MTA is right for you, you can talk to:
- Us (Afford)
- Your NDIS planner
- Your Local Area Coordinator
We will make it easy to understand your funding options and costs before you move in.
We will be with you all the way!
How to talk to us about STA or MTA
You can fill out our online form at
You can call us on the phone at
We cannot wait to say hello and support you to find a STA or MTA home to love.