Housing (SDA & SIL) providers in Dickson, Australian Capital Territory

Housing (SDA & SIL) in Dickson, Australian Capital Territory, is available through a range of local providers. There are 16 listings for this service in Dickson, each offering a mix of supports. At the 2021 Census, Dickson had a population of 3,292 and a median age of 30. The suburb sits close to other areas like Downer and Lyneham, giving people options to compare services nearby. If you are looking for Housing (SDA & SIL) in Dickson, you can explore the types of support offered and see how providers in this area compare to those in surrounding suburbs.

This page lists housing (sda & sil) providers and register listings covering Dickson, ACT — 16 organisations on the public NDIS and My Aged Care registers list housing (sda & sil) among their supports for this area. Providers set their own supports, service areas and availability, and confirm their capacity each week. Before you engage a provider, confirm their registration, insurance and worker screening directly with them.

About housing (sda & sil)

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers. People in Dickson and the surrounding Australian Capital Territory area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.

Dickson at a glance

Of the 77 Australian Capital Territory suburbs we compare, Dickson is number 7 for housing (sda & sil) listings, with 16. The most is Canberra, with 169.

Housing (SDA & SIL) near Dickson

These Australian Capital Territory suburbs are the closest to Dickson with register listings for housing (sda & sil). Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.

Who lists housing (sda & sil) in Dickson

16 register listings for housing (sda & sil) cover Dickson: 16 on the NDIS Commission register.

At the 2021 Census, Dickson had 3,292 residents with a median age of 30. 107 people (3.3%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 4.6% across Australian Capital Territory. 7.4% were aged 65 or over (13.7% across Australian Capital Territory). The median household income was $2,277 a week.

Reach varies. 12 cover 5 or fewer areas, 2 cover 6 to 25 areas and 2 cover 26 to 100 areas. 5 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include housing (sda & sil) here also list support workers (16 of 16), community access (14 of 16), domestic assistance (14 of 16), life skills (14 of 16) and personal care (14 of 16).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Aba Homes, At The Corner Group, Goodhope Nursing Companion and M And S Care Services.

12 of the 16 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Dickson cover 18 different supports. Housing (SDA & SIL) is number 6 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 20.

Dickson has more housing (sda & sil) listings than 4 of its 6 closest suburbs.

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.

Housing (SDA & SIL) providers in Dickson

There are 16 Housing (SDA & SIL) listings in Dickson. These providers offer a variety of supports, with a typical listing including around 11 different types. Some supports you may find include support workers, community access, domestic assistance, life skills, personal care, and transport. Four local providers are named in the public register: Aba Homes, At The Corner Group, Goodhope Nursing Companion, and M And S Care Services. No aged care listings or SolDirectory members are currently recorded for this service in Dickson.

Comparing Dickson with nearby suburbs

Dickson is surrounded by several suburbs with their own Housing (SDA & SIL) listings. Downer and Lyneham each have 4 listings, while Braddon and Watson have 6. Turner, just 3 km away, has 18 listings. Canberra, also 3 km from Dickson, has 169 listings, making it the suburb with the highest count in the Australian Capital Territory. Comparing these options may help you find a provider that matches your needs.

Census insights for Dickson at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Dickson had 3,292 residents and a median weekly household income of $2,277. The median age was 30. There were 107 people needing help with core activities, making up 3.3 percent of the suburb’s population. This is lower than the 4.6 percent recorded for the Australian Capital Territory overall, and lower than the 5.8 percent for Australia.

Understanding Housing (SDA & SIL) supports

Housing (SDA & SIL) covers both specialist housing and assistance with daily living. SDA refers to specialist accommodation for eligible participants. SIL is paid support with daily life, often in a shared or individual home. A person may receive one without the other. Supports can include help with personal care, household routines, community participation, and overnight needs as rostered. Coordination between housing, tenancy, and support is also considered.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered housing (sda & sil) for Dickson yet. Send a free request and any provider who covers this area and support can respond.

Members taking new people are shown first, then other members, each alphabetically. Paying never changes the order, and a listing is not an endorsement; compare suitability, safeguards, availability, fees and service terms directly.

NDIS register listings for housing (sda & sil) in Dickson

16 NDIS listings include housing (sda & sil) among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Dickson, ACT. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 16 NDIS providers listed in Dickson

Housing (SDA & SIL) at a glance

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and Supported Independent Living (SIL) are different. SDA concerns eligible specialist housing; SIL concerns paid assistance with daily life, usually in a shared or individual home. A person may receive one without the other.

What housing (sda & sil) may include

Read the full guide to housing (sda & sil): planning, funding, questions to ask and official information.

What to compare before choosing

Use these housing (sda & sil)-specific checks when you contact providers in Dickson. Confirm each answer directly: a directory listing does not prove current capacity.

Registration and qualifications

Check that the provider, and the worker who will attend, hold the registration and qualifications the support requires.

Ask: Who will deliver my supports, and what registration and qualifications do they hold?

Worker screening and safeguards

Providers delivering NDIS supports are responsible for the screening of their workers and for how incidents and complaints are handled.

Ask: How do you screen your workers, and how do you handle incidents or complaints?

Availability and continuity

A directory listing does not prove current capacity. Ask about start dates, rostering and cover when a regular worker is unavailable.

Ask: When could you start, and what happens if my regular worker is away?

Pricing and funding

Rates and what is included can differ between providers. Ask for a written service agreement before supports begin.

Ask: What are your rates, what is included, and do you accept my funding type?

Other supports listed in Dickson

Each number is how many register listings in Dickson list that support.

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Questions about housing (sda & sil) in Dickson

How many Housing (SDA & SIL) providers are in Dickson?

There are 16 Housing (SDA & SIL) listings in Dickson. Each provider may offer a range of different supports and services.

Which nearby suburb has the most Housing (SDA & SIL) listings?

Canberra, located 3 km from Dickson, has 169 Housing (SDA & SIL) listings. This is the highest number in the Australian Capital Territory.

What types of support are available from Dickson providers?

Supports offered by Dickson providers can include support workers, community access, domestic assistance, life skills, personal care, and transport.

How does the need for help in Dickson compare to the state?

At the 2021 Census, 3.3 percent of Dickson residents needed help with core activities. This is lower than the 4.6 percent recorded for the Australian Capital Territory.

Are there any aged care Housing (SDA & SIL) listings in Dickson?

There are currently 0 aged care Housing (SDA & SIL) listings recorded for Dickson. The listings focus on NDIS-related supports.

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