Housing (SDA & SIL) providers in Docklands, Victoria
Housing (SDA & SIL) in Docklands, Victoria supports people looking for specialist disability accommodation or daily living assistance. There are 17 providers in Docklands offering these services. At the 2021 Census, Docklands had a population of 15495, with 213 people needing help with core activities. This page outlines the local provider landscape, nearby options, and some Docklands-specific details to help you compare Housing (SDA & SIL) in this part of Victoria.
This page lists housing (sda & sil) providers and register listings covering Docklands, VIC — 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 Docklands and the surrounding Victoria area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.
Docklands at a glance
Of the 519 Victoria suburbs we compare, Docklands is number 165 for housing (sda & sil) listings, with 17. The most is Melbourne, with 464.
Housing (SDA & SIL) near Docklands
These Victoria suburbs are the closest to Docklands with register listings for housing (sda & sil). Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in South Melbourne (29 listings, about 2 km)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in West Melbourne (28 listings, about 2 km)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Southbank (26 listings, about 2 km)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Melbourne (464 listings, about 2 km)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Port Melbourne (21 listings, about 2 km)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in North Melbourne (32 listings, about 2 km)
Some housing (sda & sil) listings in Docklands say on their own websites that they support Cantonese (1 listing), Mandarin (1 listing), Spanish (1 listing), Turkish (1 listing) and Vietnamese (1 listing).
Who lists housing (sda & sil) in Docklands
17 register listings for housing (sda & sil) cover Docklands: 17 on the NDIS Commission register.
At the 2021 Census, Docklands had 15,495 residents with a median age of 32. 213 people (1.4%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 6.1% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $1,957 a week.
Reach varies. 8 cover 5 or fewer areas, 5 cover 6 to 25 areas and 4 cover 26 to 100 areas.
Listings that include housing (sda & sil) here also list support workers (16 of 17), domestic assistance (13 of 17), life skills (13 of 17), personal care (13 of 17) and respite care (13 of 17).
The typical listing here records 9 supports.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Anne's Care, Elevated Home Care, Hubcentric Pty Ltd - Mobile and Odix Care.
14 of the 17 listings link to their own website.
Register listings in Docklands cover 19 different supports. Housing (SDA & SIL) is number 7 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 26.
Docklands has more housing (sda & sil) listings than 0 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) in Docklands: Local Overview
There are 17 Housing (SDA & SIL) providers listed in Docklands. Most offer more than one type of support, with a typical provider listing 9 different supports. Some of the most common supports in Docklands include support workers, domestic assistance, life skills, personal care, respite care, and community access. Four local providers you may see are Anne's Care, Elevated Home Care, Hubcentric Pty Ltd - Mobile, and Odix Care. Of the 17 listings, 14 have a website available for further information.
Comparing Docklands with Nearby Suburbs
If you are considering options beyond Docklands, nearby suburbs like South Melbourne, West Melbourne, and North Melbourne also have several providers. For example, South Melbourne has 29 listings, West Melbourne has 28, and North Melbourne has 32. Melbourne, just 2 km away, has 464 listings for this service. Comparing the number and types of supports across these areas can help you find a suitable provider or service mix.
Census Data for Docklands at the 2021 Census
At the 2021 Census, Docklands had a population of 15495. The median age was 32. About 1.4 percent of residents needed help with core activities, which is lower than the Victorian average of 5.9 percent and the Australian average of 5.8 percent. The percentage of people aged 65 and over in Docklands was 6.1, compared to 16.8 percent in Victoria.
How Housing (SDA & SIL) Services Work
Housing (SDA & SIL) covers two different kinds of support. Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is about suitable housing for people with high support needs. Supported Independent Living (SIL) provides paid assistance with daily life, usually in shared or individual homes. Some people may receive one without the other. Providers may help with personal care, household tasks, and community involvement, depending on individual needs.
SolDirectory providers
No SolDirectory providers have registered housing (sda & sil) for Docklands 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 Docklands
17 NDIS listings include housing (sda & sil) among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Docklands, VIC. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Pearl Home Care Melbourne North Therapy services, Domestic assistance, Dementia care
- HomeCaring Footscray Domestic assistance, Dementia care, Life skills
- Matrix Healthcare Therapy services, Domestic assistance, Home modifications
- Delightful Care Solutions Domestic assistance, Nursing, Personal care
- Kindred Health Group Domestic assistance, Personal care, Respite care
- Disability Dynamics Domestic assistance, Life skills, Personal care
See all 17 NDIS providers listed in Docklands
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 Docklands. 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 Docklands
Each number is how many register listings in Docklands list that support.
- Domestic assistance in Docklands (24)
- Transport in Docklands (24)
- Personal care in Docklands (23)
- Nursing in Docklands (16)
- Therapy services in Docklands (15)
- Support coordination in Docklands (14)
Housing (SDA & SIL) in other Victoria suburbs
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Melbourne (464)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Tarneit (184)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Geelong (165)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Werribee (163)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Dandenong (161)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Craigieburn (151)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Clyde North (147)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Truganina (143)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Cranbourne (139)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Point Cook (123)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Pakenham (119)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Epping (105)
Questions about housing (sda & sil) in Docklands
How many Housing (SDA & SIL) providers are in Docklands?
There are 17 Housing (SDA & SIL) providers listed in Docklands. This includes providers offering a range of supports and services.
Which supports are most common in Docklands?
Support workers, domestic assistance, life skills, personal care, respite care, and community access are among the most common supports offered by providers in Docklands.
How does Docklands compare to nearby suburbs for this service?
Docklands has 17 listings, while South Melbourne has 29, West Melbourne has 28, and North Melbourne has 32. Melbourne has 464 listings for Housing (SDA & SIL).
What does census data say about Docklands?
At the 2021 Census, Docklands had a population of 15495. About 1.4 percent of residents needed help with core activities, which is lower than the Victorian average.
Is there a difference between SDA and SIL?
Yes. SDA refers to specialist housing for eligible participants, while SIL is paid support for daily living. A person may receive one without the other.
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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.