Housing (SDA & SIL) providers in Cairns North, Queensland
Housing (SDA & SIL) in Cairns North, Queensland supports people seeking specialist accommodation or daily living assistance. In this suburb, 29 providers list Housing (SDA & SIL) services. Cairns North is surrounded by suburbs such as Parramatta Park, Edge Hill, and Cairns City, which also have providers. At the 2021 Census, Cairns North had a population of 5,334 and a median age of 37. This page helps you see options and compare Cairns North with nearby areas.
This page lists housing (sda & sil) providers and register listings covering Cairns North, QLD — 29 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 North 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 North at a glance
Of the 562 Queensland suburbs we compare, Cairns North is number 38 for housing (sda & sil) listings, with 29. The most is Brisbane, with 600.
Housing (SDA & SIL) near Cairns North
These Queensland suburbs are the closest to Cairns North with register listings for housing (sda & sil). Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Parramatta Park (11 listings, about 2 km)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Edge Hill (3 listings, about 2 km)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Manoora (3 listings, about 2 km)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Cairns City (25 listings, about 2 km)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Westcourt (5 listings, about 2 km)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Aeroglen (3 listings, about 3 km)
Who lists housing (sda & sil) in Cairns North
29 register listings for housing (sda & sil) cover Cairns North: 29 on the NDIS Commission register.
At the 2021 Census, Cairns North had 5,334 residents with a median age of 37. 223 people (4.2%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6% across Queensland. 12.6% were aged 65 or over (17% across Queensland). The median household income was $1,402 a week.
Reach varies. 11 cover 5 or fewer areas, 10 cover 6 to 25 areas and 8 cover 26 to 100 areas. 3 are listed in more than one state.
Listings that include housing (sda & sil) here also list personal care (28 of 29), support workers (28 of 29), respite care (27 of 29), community access (26 of 29) and life skills (26 of 29).
The typical listing here records 11 supports.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Mulgrave Complete Care, Select Support Services, Ten Years Younger Home Care and The Trustee For The Select Affinity Trus.
22 of the 29 listings link to their own website.
Register listings in Cairns North cover 19 different supports. Housing (SDA & SIL) is number 5 by listings; the most listed is domestic assistance, with 32.
Cairns North has more housing (sda & sil) listings than 6 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.
Providers listing Housing (SDA & SIL) in Cairns North
There are 29 Housing (SDA & SIL) providers listed in Cairns North. Some local names include Mulgrave Complete Care, Select Support Services, Ten Years Younger Home Care, and The Trustee For The Select Affinity Trus. Of these, 22 providers have a website listed. No providers in Cairns North list only this service. The typical provider here lists 11 supports, including personal care and support workers.
Comparing Cairns North with nearby suburbs
Cairns North is close to several suburbs with their own Housing (SDA & SIL) listings. Parramatta Park, just 2 km away, has 11 providers. Cairns City, also 2 km away, lists 25 providers. Suburbs like Edge Hill, Manoora, and Aeroglen each have 3 providers. Westcourt, 2 km from Cairns North, has 5 listings. Comparing these areas may help you understand the range of options nearby.
Cairns North: Census information at the 2021 Census
At the 2021 Census, Cairns North had 5,334 residents and a median age of 37. The median weekly household income was $1,402. There were 223 people needing help with core activities, making up 4.2% of the population. This is lower than the Queensland average of 6%. The percentage of people aged 65 and over in Cairns North was 12.6%.
What Housing (SDA & SIL) covers
Housing (SDA & SIL) covers different types of support. Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is for eligible people needing specialist housing. Supported Independent Living (SIL) is paid support for daily life, which may be in a shared or individual home. Some people may receive only one of these supports. Providers often list multiple supports, such as personal care, community access, and transport.
SolDirectory providers
No SolDirectory providers have registered housing (sda & sil) for Cairns North 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 North
29 NDIS listings include housing (sda & sil) among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Cairns North, QLD. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Ozzi Care Services Domestic assistance, Assistive technology & equipment, Personal care
- Complete Healthcare Connect Therapy services, Domestic assistance, Dementia care
- Bridging Communities Support Services Pt Personal care, Respite care, Support workers
- Hilltop Caring Personal care, Community access, Respite care
- NQ Multi-Care Personal care, Transport, Community access
- Quality Living and Support Services Support workers, Housing (SDA & SIL), Support coordination
See all 29 NDIS providers listed in Cairns North
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
- Exploring housing goals, accessibility needs, preferred location and living arrangements.
- SDA dwellings designed to an enrolled design category for eligible participants.
- SIL assistance with personal care, household routines, community participation and overnight needs as rostered.
- Individualised living supports or other home-and-living options where those better fit the person.
- Coordination among housing, tenancy, support and informal networks while keeping responsibilities distinct.
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 North. 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 North
Each number is how many register listings in Cairns North list that support.
- Domestic assistance in Cairns North (32)
- Personal care in Cairns North (31)
- Transport in Cairns North (29)
- Therapy services in Cairns North (27)
- Support coordination in Cairns North (25)
- Nursing in Cairns North (21)
Housing (SDA & SIL) in other Queensland suburbs
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Brisbane (600)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Ipswich (173)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Brisbane City (149)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Southport (102)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Caboolture (79)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Logan Central (77)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Redcliffe (71)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in South Brisbane (68)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in North Lakes (63)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Toowoomba City (61)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Redbank Plains (60)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Maroochydore (52)
Questions about housing (sda & sil) in Cairns North
How many Housing (SDA & SIL) providers are listed in Cairns North?
There are 29 providers listing Housing (SDA & SIL) in Cairns North. These providers offer a range of supports and services.
Which nearby suburb has the most providers?
Cairns City, located 2 km from Cairns North, has 25 Housing (SDA & SIL) providers. Parramatta Park, also nearby, has 11 listings.
What percentage of Cairns North residents needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?
At the 2021 Census, 4.2% of Cairns North residents needed help with core activities. This is lower than the Queensland average.
What is the median age in Cairns North according to the 2021 Census?
The median age in Cairns North was 37 at the 2021 Census. This provides some context about the local population.
How many providers in Cairns North have a website listed?
There are 22 providers in Cairns North that have a website listed, making it easier to find more information online.
See all housing (sda & sil) providers
Reading about Housing (SDA & SIL)
- SDA and SIL explained: the difference between the home and the support: Specialist Disability Accommodation and Supported Independent Living are often mentioned together, but they are different supports. Here is the difference in plain language.
- Finding NDIS supports in regional and remote areas: Fewer providers and longer distances change how you search. Here is a practical approach to widening the search, asking about travel and building a back-up.
- Moving to a new town or state with the NDIS: a practical checklist: Your plan travels with you, but your providers may not. Here is what to sort out before, during and after a move.