Housing (SDA & SIL) providers in Port Augusta, South Australia
Housing (SDA & SIL) in Port Augusta connects people with a range of local providers and supports. At the 2021 Census, Port Augusta had a population of 6437 and a median age of 39. There were 483 people who needed help with core activities, which was 7.5 percent of the suburb’s population. This is higher than the 6.6 percent for South Australia. If you are looking for specialist disability accommodation or supported independent living, this page outlines what is available in Port Augusta and nearby areas.
This page lists housing (sda & sil) providers and register listings covering Port Augusta, SA — 17 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 Port Augusta 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.
Port Augusta at a glance
Of the 264 South Australia suburbs we compare, Port Augusta is number 34 for housing (sda & sil) listings, with 17. The most is Adelaide, with 244.
Who lists housing (sda & sil) in Port Augusta
17 register listings for housing (sda & sil) cover Port Augusta: 17 on the NDIS Commission register.
At the 2021 Census, Port Augusta had 6,437 residents with a median age of 39. 483 people (7.5%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6.6% across South Australia. 19% were aged 65 or over (20% across South Australia). The median household income was $1,092 a week.
Reach varies. 7 cover 5 or fewer areas, 9 cover 6 to 25 areas and 1 covers 26 to 100 areas. 5 are listed in more than one state.
Listings that include housing (sda & sil) here also list community access (17 of 17), support workers (17 of 17), personal care (15 of 17), respite care (14 of 17) and transport (14 of 17).
The typical listing here records 10 supports.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Healthy Dreaming, Kia Maia Care Supports, Your Local Disability Partner - Port Aug and Kanus Care.
15 of the 17 listings link to their own website.
Register listings in Port Augusta cover 19 different supports. Housing (SDA & SIL) is number 4 by listings; the most listed is community access, with 25.
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.
Who provides Housing (SDA & SIL) in Port Augusta?
There are 17 listings for Housing (SDA & SIL) in Port Augusta. Some of the local organisations include Healthy Dreaming, Kia Maia Care Supports, Your Local Disability Partner - Port Aug, and Kanus Care. The most common supports offered in the area are community access and support workers, both listed by 17 providers. Personal care is available from 15 providers, while respite care and transport are each listed by 14. Domestic assistance is offered by 13 listings. Of the 17 listings, 15 include a website link.
Comparing Port Augusta and nearby Whyalla
Port Augusta is not the only place in the region with Housing (SDA & SIL) listings. Whyalla, about 63 km away, has 12 listings for this service. This may be useful if you want to compare options or need to look beyond Port Augusta. Across South Australia, 264 suburbs have at least one provider listing for this service. Port Augusta ranks 34th for the number of listings, while Adelaide has the most with 244.
Understanding Housing (SDA & SIL) supports in Port Augusta
Housing (SDA & SIL) covers both specialist accommodation and daily living supports. SDA is about eligible specialist housing, while SIL provides paid assistance with daily life tasks. In Port Augusta, providers may offer a mix of these services, including help with personal care, community access, and household routines. The typical provider in the area lists about 10 different supports. Not every provider offers every type of support, so it can be helpful to review listings to see which services are available.
SolDirectory providers
No SolDirectory providers have registered housing (sda & sil) for Port Augusta 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 Port Augusta
17 NDIS listings include housing (sda & sil) among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Port Augusta, SA. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Territory Disability Services Nursing, Plan management, Respite care
- Amazing Grace Community Services Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Quality in Home Health (QHH) Behaviour support, Domestic assistance, Life skills
- Aboriginal Family Support Services Employment & education support, Life skills, Housing (SDA & SIL)
- OARS Community Transitions Behaviour support, Domestic assistance, Employment & education support
- Eclipse Care and Support Domestic assistance, Personal care, Support workers
See all 17 NDIS providers listed in Port Augusta
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 Port Augusta. 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 Port Augusta
Each number is how many register listings in Port Augusta list that support.
- Personal care in Port Augusta (18)
- Therapy services in Port Augusta (17)
- Transport in Port Augusta (17)
- Support coordination in Port Augusta (16)
- Domestic assistance in Port Augusta (15)
- Nursing in Port Augusta (11)
Housing (SDA & SIL) in other South Australia suburbs
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Adelaide (244)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Mawson Lakes (74)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Salisbury (63)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Parafield Gardens (49)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Mount Gambier (47)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Modbury (40)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Salisbury North (40)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Prospect (39)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Ingle Farm (36)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Mount Barker (35)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Munno Para (33)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Morphett Vale (31)
Questions about housing (sda & sil) in Port Augusta
How many Housing (SDA & SIL) providers are in Port Augusta?
There are 17 Housing (SDA & SIL) listings in Port Augusta. These listings offer a variety of supports, including community access and support workers.
How does Port Augusta compare to Whyalla for this service?
Port Augusta has 17 listings for Housing (SDA & SIL), while Whyalla has 12. Whyalla is about 63 km from Port Augusta, so some people may consider both locations.
What supports are most commonly listed in Port Augusta?
The most common supports are community access and support workers, each listed by 17 providers. Personal care and respite care are also frequently listed.
What does the census say about people needing help in Port Augusta?
At the 2021 Census, 483 people in Port Augusta needed help with core activities. This was 7.5 percent of the suburb’s population.
Is every provider in Port Augusta also listed on SolDirectory?
There are 17 register listings for Housing (SDA & SIL) in Port Augusta, but none are SolDirectory members at this time.
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.