Housing (SDA & SIL) providers in Mackay, Queensland

Housing (SDA & SIL) in Mackay offers a range of registered providers supporting people with different needs. Mackay, located in Queensland, had a population of 4,026 at the 2021 Census. There are 35 register listings for Housing (SDA & SIL) in Mackay, with 34 listed as NDIS providers and 1 as an aged care provider. Nearby suburbs like North Mackay and Sarina also have options, giving people more choice when looking for the right fit. The number of supports and providers may help you compare what is available locally.

This page lists housing (sda & sil) providers and register listings covering Mackay, QLD — 35 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 Mackay 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.

Mackay at a glance

Of the 562 Queensland suburbs we compare, Mackay is number 30 for housing (sda & sil) listings, with 35. The most is Brisbane, with 600.

Housing (SDA & SIL) near Mackay

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

Who lists housing (sda & sil) in Mackay

35 register listings for housing (sda & sil) cover Mackay: 34 on the NDIS Commission register and 1 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Mackay had 4,026 residents with a median age of 38. 213 people (5.3%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6% across Queensland. 13.3% were aged 65 or over (17% across Queensland). The median household income was $1,239 a week.

Reach varies. 18 cover 5 or fewer areas, 8 cover 6 to 25 areas and 9 cover 26 to 100 areas. 8 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include housing (sda & sil) here also list personal care (35 of 35), support workers (35 of 35), life skills (32 of 35), community access (31 of 35) and domestic assistance (31 of 35).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Care4mh, Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd, Growth Advance Techniques and Mackay Family Care And Community Support.

31 of the 35 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Mackay cover 18 different supports. Housing (SDA & SIL) is number 11 by listings; the most listed is domestic assistance, with 57.

Mackay has more housing (sda & sil) listings than 3 of its 3 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 Mackay

In Mackay, there are 35 register listings for Housing (SDA & SIL). Of these, 34 are NDIS providers and 1 is an aged care provider. Local organisations include Care4mh, Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd, Growth Advance Techniques, and Mackay Family Care And Community Support. The typical listing in Mackay offers 11 different supports. Some of the most commonly listed supports are personal care, support workers, and life skills. There are 31 listings that include a website, which may help you learn more about each provider.

Comparing Mackay and nearby suburbs

If you are considering options beyond Mackay, nearby suburbs may be useful for comparison. North Mackay, just 2 km away, has 6 listings for Housing (SDA & SIL). Andergrove, 6 km from Mackay, has 3 listings. Sarina, located 32 km away, offers 5 listings. Comparing these areas can help you see what is available across the region and may help you find a provider that matches your needs.

Census insights for Mackay at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Mackay had a population of 4,026. The median age was 38, and the median weekly household income was $1,239. There were 213 people who needed help with core activities, which is 5.3 percent of the population. This is slightly lower than the Queensland average of 6 percent. These figures can give some context to the local community and the demand for support services.

Understanding Housing (SDA & SIL) supports

Housing (SDA & SIL) covers two different types of support. Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is about specialist housing for eligible people. Supported Independent Living (SIL) is paid help with daily life, usually in a shared or individual home. A person may receive one of these supports without the other. In Mackay, providers may offer supports such as personal care, domestic assistance, transport, and community access. Each provider may list a different mix of supports, so it can help to look closely at what is offered.

SolDirectory providers

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

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

See all 34 NDIS providers listed in Mackay

Aged care register listings for housing (sda & sil) in Mackay

1 aged care listing includes housing (sda & sil) among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Mackay, QLD. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 1 aged care providers listed in Mackay

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 Mackay. 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 Mackay

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

Housing (SDA & SIL) in other Queensland suburbs

Questions about housing (sda & sil) in Mackay

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

There are 35 register listings for Housing (SDA & SIL) in Mackay. Of these, 34 are NDIS providers and 1 is an aged care provider.

What types of supports are common in Mackay listings?

Many providers in Mackay list supports such as personal care, support workers, life skills, community access, domestic assistance, and transport.

How does Mackay compare to nearby suburbs for this service?

North Mackay has 6 listings, Andergrove has 3, and Sarina has 5. Comparing these numbers may help you explore more options in the local area.

What does the 2021 Census tell us about Mackay?

At the 2021 Census, Mackay had 4,026 people, a median age of 38, and 5.3 percent needing help with core activities.

Are Housing (SDA & SIL) the same thing?

No. SDA is for specialist housing for eligible people. SIL is paid help with daily life. A person might receive one without the other.

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