Housing (SDA & SIL) providers in Cairns City, Queensland

Housing (SDA & SIL) in Cairns City helps people explore specialist disability accommodation and supported independent living options. In Cairns City, Queensland, there are 25 providers listed for this service. At the 2021 Census, the suburb had a population of 3,616 and a median age of 44. Some providers also offer support workers, personal care, and community access. You can compare options in Cairns City with nearby suburbs like Parramatta Park, which has 11 listings. This page presents facts to help you understand what is available locally.

This page lists housing (sda & sil) providers and register listings covering Cairns City, QLD — 25 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 Cairns City and the surrounding Queensland area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.

Cairns City at a glance

Of the 562 Queensland suburbs we compare, Cairns City is number 51 for housing (sda & sil) listings, with 25. The most is Brisbane, with 600.

Housing (SDA & SIL) near Cairns City

These Queensland suburbs are the closest to Cairns City with register listings for housing (sda & sil). Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.

Who lists housing (sda & sil) in Cairns City

25 register listings for housing (sda & sil) cover Cairns City: 25 on the NDIS Commission register.

At the 2021 Census, Cairns City had 3,616 residents with a median age of 44. 104 people (2.9%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6% across Queensland. 20.4% were aged 65 or over (17% across Queensland). The median household income was $1,627 a week.

Reach varies. 9 cover 5 or fewer areas, 9 cover 6 to 25 areas and 7 cover 26 to 100 areas. 9 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include housing (sda & sil) here also list support workers (25 of 25), personal care (23 of 25), domestic assistance (21 of 25), respite care (21 of 25) and support coordination (21 of 25).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Cairns Disability Network, Capa Support Services, Care Crusaders and Daily Life Supports.

23 of the 25 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Cairns City cover 18 different supports. Housing (SDA & SIL) is number 5 by listings; the most listed is support coordination, with 36.

Cairns City has more housing (sda & sil) listings than 5 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 Cairns City

There are 25 Housing (SDA & SIL) providers listed in Cairns City. These providers offer a range of supports, including support workers, personal care, and domestic assistance. On average, each listing offers about 10 different supports. Of the 25 providers, 23 have a website listed. No providers in Cairns City list only Housing (SDA & SIL); most offer a mix of services. You can also find provider names such as Cairns Disability Network, Capa Support Services, Care Crusaders, and Daily Life Supports.

Comparing Cairns City with nearby suburbs

If you want to see more options, nearby suburbs offer additional Housing (SDA & SIL) listings. Parramatta Park is just 1 km away and has 11 listings. Cairns North, 2 km from Cairns City, has 29 listings. Westcourt and Bungalow each have 5 and 6 listings, respectively. Portsmith and Manoora both have 3 listings. Comparing these numbers may help you understand the range of services available in the area.

Census insights for Cairns City

At the 2021 Census, Cairns City had a population of 3,616. The median weekly household income was $1,627. About 104 people, or 2.9% of residents, needed help with core activities. This is lower than the Queensland average of 6%. The percentage of people aged 65 and over in Cairns City was 20.4%, compared to 17% for Queensland overall. These figures can give context to local support needs.

What Housing (SDA & SIL) involves

Housing (SDA & SIL) covers specialist disability accommodation and supports for daily living. SDA is about specialist housing for eligible people, while SIL is assistance with daily routines, usually in a shared or individual home. Some people may receive one without the other. Providers may also coordinate with other services, depending on individual needs. Supports can include personal care, domestic help, and help with community participation.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered housing (sda & sil) for Cairns City 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 Cairns City

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

See all 25 NDIS providers listed in Cairns City

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 Cairns City. 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 Cairns City

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

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Questions about housing (sda & sil) in Cairns City

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

There are 25 providers listed for Housing (SDA & SIL) in Cairns City. These providers offer a range of supports for different needs.

What types of supports do providers in Cairns City offer?

Providers in Cairns City offer supports such as support workers, personal care, domestic assistance, respite care, and community access. Most providers offer several types of support.

How does Cairns City compare to nearby suburbs?

Cairns City has 25 listings. Parramatta Park, just 1 km away, has 11 listings. Cairns North has 29 listings. Other nearby suburbs have between 3 and 6 listings each.

What does the census say about people needing help in Cairns City?

At the 2021 Census, 104 people in Cairns City needed help with core activities. This was 2.9% of the population, lower than the Queensland average.

Is there a difference between SDA and SIL?

Yes. SDA refers to specialist housing for eligible people. SIL is paid help with daily life, usually in a shared or individual home. A person may receive one or both.

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