Housing (SDA & SIL) providers in Pooraka, South Australia

Housing (SDA & SIL) in Pooraka, South Australia is listed by several local providers. At the 2021 Census, Pooraka had a population of 7,583 and 563 people needed help with core activities. The suburb offers a range of supports for those seeking specialist disability accommodation or supported independent living. With 23 providers listing this service in Pooraka, you can compare what is available locally and in nearby areas such as Mawson Lakes or Northfield. This page summarises the types of support, provider numbers, and key community information to help you explore your options.

This page lists housing (sda & sil) providers and register listings covering Pooraka, SA — 23 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 Pooraka and the surrounding South Australia area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.

Pooraka at a glance

Of the 264 South Australia suburbs we compare, Pooraka is number 20 for housing (sda & sil) listings, with 23. The most is Adelaide, with 244.

Housing (SDA & SIL) near Pooraka

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

Who lists housing (sda & sil) in Pooraka

23 register listings for housing (sda & sil) cover Pooraka: 23 on the NDIS Commission register.

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. 13 cover 5 or fewer areas, 6 cover 6 to 25 areas and 4 cover 26 to 100 areas. 1 is listed in more than one state.

Listings that include housing (sda & sil) here also list support workers (22 of 23), community access (20 of 23), domestic assistance (19 of 23), personal care (19 of 23) and life skills (18 of 23).

The typical listing here records 9 supports; 1 of the 23 list housing (sda & sil) as their only support.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Action Community Services, Building Group SA, Caring For Community and Dynamite Care Disability Support And Mai.

14 of the 23 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Pooraka cover 17 different supports. Housing (SDA & SIL) is number 1 by listings.

Pooraka has more housing (sda & sil) listings than 3 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 Pooraka

There are 23 Housing (SDA & SIL) providers listing services in Pooraka. These listings include groups such as Action Community Services, Building Group SA, Caring For Community, and Dynamite Care Disability Support And Mai. The suburb has 17 different types of supports listed, with support workers available from 22 providers. Other common supports include community access (20 listings) and personal care (19 listings). Of the 23 providers, 14 have a website listed. One provider in Pooraka lists only this service.

Comparing Pooraka with nearby suburbs

Pooraka is surrounded by several suburbs with different numbers of Housing (SDA & SIL) listings. Mawson Lakes, just 2 km away, has 74 listings. Ingle Farm has 36, while Northfield has 24. Walkley Heights, Gepps Cross, and Para Hills West have between 4 and 9 listings each. For those wanting more options, Adelaide is 11 km away and has 244 listings. Comparing these numbers can help you see the range of services available both locally and nearby.

Community profile of Pooraka at the 2021 Census

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

Understanding Housing (SDA & SIL) supports

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and Supported Independent Living (SIL) are different types of supports. SDA refers to specialist housing for eligible participants. SIL covers paid assistance with daily life, often in shared or individual homes. A person may receive one without the other. Supports in Pooraka include help with personal care, domestic assistance, life skills, and respite care. Providers may also coordinate with other networks and services as needed.

SolDirectory providers

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

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

See all 23 NDIS providers listed in Pooraka

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 Pooraka. 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 Pooraka

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

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Questions about housing (sda & sil) in Pooraka

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

There are 23 providers listing Housing (SDA & SIL) services in Pooraka. These providers offer a range of supports, including support workers and personal care.

What types of supports are most common in Pooraka?

Support workers are listed by 22 providers. Community access is listed by 20, while personal care and domestic assistance are each listed by 19 providers in Pooraka.

How does Pooraka compare to nearby suburbs for this service?

Mawson Lakes, 2 km away, has 74 listings. Ingle Farm has 36, and Northfield has 24. Pooraka itself has 23 providers offering Housing (SDA & SIL).

What does the 2021 Census say about Pooraka’s community?

At the 2021 Census, Pooraka had 7,583 residents. 563 people needed help with core activities, which is 7.4 percent of the population.

Is there a difference between SDA and SIL?

Yes. SDA is about specialist housing for eligible people. SIL is paid assistance with daily life, often in a shared or individual home. A person may have one without the other.

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