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Accommodation & Respite Services (SIL, STA, MTA, SDA)

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Accommodation & Respite Services (SIL, STA, MTA, SDA)

Your Home and Accommodation Support Pathway

 

Finding the right place to live with the right support is one of the most important life goals. At Disability Choice Matter, we specialise in helping NDIS participants navigate the different types of accommodation and respite funding available. Whether you’re looking for a short break, a temporary home, or ongoing support to live independently, we’re here to guide you.

Supported Independent Living (SIL)

This is the funding for the support you need to live independently in your own home or a shared living arrangement. It’s not about the rent or the physical house; it’s about the people who support you there.

  • What it’s for: SIL is for NDIS participants who have higher support needs and require regular assistance with daily tasks. The goal is to build your skills and empower you to live as independently as possible.
  • What it can include:
    1. Help with personal care, cooking meals, and managing your household.
    2. Assistance with taking medication.
    3. Support to develop your daily living skills, like budgeting and shopping.
    4. Shared support staff in a group home environment.
    5. 24/7 supervision support.

Short Term Accommodation (STA) & Respite

This is a way to enjoy a short stay away from your usual home. It can be a chance for a mini-holiday and a change of scenery, or a way to provide your regular carers with a well-deserved break (respite).

    • What it’s for: STA is typically funded for up to 14 days at a time. It’s a chance to try new things, make new friends, and develop new skills in a supported environment.
    • What it includes:
    1. The cost of your accommodation.
    2. All your meals and drinks.
    3. The personal care and other support you need during your stay.

 

Medium Term Accommodation (MTA)

Medium Term Accommodation (MTA) provides a safe, temporary place to live while you are waiting for your confirmed long-term housing solution to become available.

  • What it’s for: MTA can be funded for up to 90 days. It’s designed to be a transitional home, filling the gap if you’re waiting for disability-related modifications to your home or for your spot in a SIL house to open up.
  • What it includes:
    1. MTA funding covers the cost of the accommodation only. You will still need to use your other NDIS funding (like SIL) to pay for your daily support.

Long Term Accommodation (LTA) / Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)

While “Long Term Accommodation” refers to your permanent home, the NDIS funding for the physical building itself is typically called Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA).

  • What it’s for: SDA is funding for specially designed housing for participants with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs. It’s about the house itself—the bricks and mortar—and includes features like ceiling hoists, wider doorways, and home automation.
  • Important Distinction: SDA and SIL are different. SDA is the house, and SIL is the support you receive in the house. You can have one without the other.