NDIS providers in Pooraka, SA

The NDIS Commission register of registered providers lists 33 providers in Pooraka. This register shows the details recorded for each provider and support. Pooraka is in South Australia, and at the 2021 Census had a population of 7,583. The register does not show which providers currently have capacity or are endorsed. It simply lists those who are registered to offer NDIS services in this suburb. Nearby suburbs like Mawson Lakes and Ingle Farm have different numbers of listings if you want to compare options.

33 providers are listed on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Pooraka, SA.

The supports listed most often here are housing (sda & sil) (23), support workers (23), community access (21).

Supports listed in Pooraka, SA

Each number is how many listings in this area list that support.

SDA is Specialist Disability Accommodation: purpose-built homes for people with very high support needs. SIL is Supported Independent Living: help with daily tasks in a shared or own home. Both are funded through an NDIS plan, and a listing here does not mean a provider has a vacancy.

Action Community Services – Domestic assistance, Personal care, Respite care
Adelaide Affinity Care – Domestic assistance, Personal care, Respite care
Adelaide Physio and Podiatry Clinic - Pooraka – Therapy services
Aidacare Modbury – Assistive technology & equipment, Home modifications, Therapy services
Aim Care Services – Personal care, Support workers, Community access
Authentic Care & Support Services – Domestic assistance, Personal care, Respite care
Basic Trailers – Transport, Assistive technology & equipment
Building Group SA – Housing (SDA & SIL)
Caring For Community – Domestic assistance, Nursing, Personal care
De Brave Disability Services – Personal care, Nursing
Dynamite Care Disability Support And Mai – Domestic assistance, Personal care, Respite care
Essence Support Services – Personal care, Support workers, Community access

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Who is listed in Pooraka

Among the 449 South Australia suburbs with NDIS listings, Pooraka is number 26, with 33 listings. The most is Adelaide, with 385.

The closest suburbs with NDIS listings are Mawson Lakes (99 listings, about 2 km), Cavan (3 listings, about 2 km), Walkley Heights (11 listings, about 2 km) and Ingle Farm (58 listings, about 2 km).

At the 2021 Census, Pooraka had 7,583 residents with a median age of 38. 563 people (7.4%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6.6% across South Australia. 17.7% were aged 65 or over (20% across South Australia). The median household income was $1,225 a week.

Reach varies. 20 cover 5 or fewer areas, 6 cover 6 to 25 areas, 6 cover 26 to 100 areas and 1 covers more than 100 areas. 2 are listed in more than one state.

The supports listed most often are housing (SDA & SIL) (23 of 33), support workers (23 of 33), community access (21 of 33), domestic assistance (21 of 33), personal care (21 of 33) and life skills (19 of 33).

The typical listing here records 9 supports; 5 of the 33 record only one.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Action Community Services, Adelaide Physio and Podiatry Clinic - Pooraka, Basic Trailers and Building Group SA.

22 of the 33 listings link to their own website.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census of Population and Housing, General Community Profile (suburbs and localities). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). Percentages are calculated by SolDirectory.

NDIS Commission register of registered providers in Pooraka

Pooraka has 33 providers listed on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers. Each listing shows the supports a provider is registered to deliver. In Pooraka, there are 17 types of NDIS supports recorded in the register. Most providers list more than one support, with a typical provider offering 9 different supports. Some providers, such as Action Community Services and Adelaide Physio and Podiatry Clinic - Pooraka, appear on the register for this suburb. The register does not indicate which providers have current availability or quality ratings.

Comparing Pooraka with nearby suburbs

Pooraka is close to several other suburbs with their own NDIS provider listings. Mawson Lakes, just 2 km away, has 99 providers listed. Ingle Farm, also 2 km from Pooraka, has 58 listings. Northfield, 3 km away, has 26 listed providers. Smaller suburbs nearby include Cavan with 3 listings and Gepps Cross with 8. Comparing provider numbers in these areas may help you see which locations have more or fewer options on the register.

Census information for Pooraka at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Pooraka had a population of 7,583 and a median age of 38. The median weekly household income was $1,225. There were 563 people in Pooraka who needed help with core activities, making up 7.4 percent of the population. This was higher than the 6.6 percent for South Australia overall and the 5.8 percent for Australia. The percentage of residents aged 65 and over in Pooraka was 17.7.

Supports listed in Pooraka

The most commonly listed supports in Pooraka include Housing (SDA & SIL) and Support workers, each with 23 providers. Community access, Domestic assistance, and Personal care are each listed by 21 providers. Life skills is supported by 19 providers. Five providers in Pooraka list only one support. The register records what supports each provider is registered for, but does not show which supports are currently available.

Frequently asked questions

What does the NDIS Commission register of registered providers show for Pooraka?

The register lists 33 NDIS providers in Pooraka and shows the types of supports each is registered to deliver. It does not show provider capacity or endorsement.

How many types of NDIS supports are listed in Pooraka?

There are 17 types of NDIS supports recorded for providers in Pooraka. Some providers offer several types of support.

How does Pooraka compare to nearby suburbs for NDIS listings?

Mawson Lakes has 99 providers listed, Ingle Farm has 58, and Northfield has 26. Pooraka has 33 providers on the register.

What percentage of Pooraka residents needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 7.4 percent of Pooraka residents needed help with core activities. This was higher than the state and national percentages.

Does the register show which providers have availability?

No. The register lists which providers are registered and what supports they can deliver, but it does not show current availability or capacity.

Check before you engage. Listings are based on NDIS Commission register of registered providers data and may be out of date. To confirm a provider’s current status, search the official register at NDIS Commission’s “Find a registered provider”. A listing does not show whether a provider has capacity to take on new people. Based on Commonwealth of Australia (NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission) data. See data sources and attribution. We re-import the register every month. Report an error or request removal. We reply to every request within 5 business days. If you are an individual, such as a sole trader, listed under your own name, you can ask us to change or remove that listing.

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