Housing (SDA & SIL) providers in Essendon, Victoria

Housing (SDA & SIL) in Essendon, Victoria, connects people with specialist accommodation and supported independent living services. Essendon offers a choice of 31 providers listing this service, with 18 different supports available. At the 2021 Census, Essendon had a population of 21,240 and a median age of 39. The area is close to suburbs like Moonee Ponds and Niddrie, giving people more options to compare. This page helps you understand what is available locally and how Essendon fits within the wider region.

This page lists housing (sda & sil) providers and register listings covering Essendon, VIC — 31 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 Essendon 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.

Essendon at a glance

Of the 519 Victoria suburbs we compare, Essendon is number 89 for housing (sda & sil) listings, with 31. The most is Melbourne, with 464.

Housing (SDA & SIL) near Essendon

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

Some housing (sda & sil) listings in Essendon 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 Essendon

31 register listings for housing (sda & sil) cover Essendon: 30 on the NDIS Commission register and 1 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Essendon had 21,240 residents with a median age of 39. 992 people (4.7%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 15.8% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $2,132 a week.

Reach varies. 6 cover 5 or fewer areas, 12 cover 6 to 25 areas, 10 cover 26 to 100 areas and 3 cover more than 100 areas. 5 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include housing (sda & sil) here also list support workers (31 of 31), community access (28 of 31), personal care (28 of 31), domestic assistance (26 of 31) and life skills (25 of 31).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Crest Support, First Gen Care Provider, Live Connect Thrive and Rp Builders.

22 of the 31 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Essendon cover 18 different supports. Housing (SDA & SIL) is number 9 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 49.

Essendon 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.

Essendon Housing (SDA & SIL) options and supports

There are 31 providers listing Housing (SDA & SIL) in Essendon. Local supports include personal care, support workers, community access, domestic assistance, life skills, and transport. Each listing typically offers 10 different supports. Some providers also list services in languages such as Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Turkish, and Vietnamese. You can find a mix of providers that offer a range of daily living and accommodation supports.

Comparing nearby Housing (SDA & SIL) services

Essendon is surrounded by suburbs with their own Housing (SDA & SIL) options. Moonee Ponds has 30 listings, Niddrie has 15, and Strathmore has 10. Essendon North, Aberfeldie, and Essendon West also offer choices. Melbourne, located 9 km away, has 464 listings. Comparing suburbs may help you find the supports or locations that fit your needs.

Essendon by the numbers at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Essendon had 21,240 residents. The median weekly household income was $2,132. There were 992 people needing help with core activities, making up 4.7 percent of the population. The proportion of people aged 65 and over was 15.8 percent. These figures provide context for the local demand and community profile.

What is included in Housing (SDA & SIL)?

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is for eligible people who need specialist housing. Supported Independent Living (SIL) is paid support with daily life, which may be in a shared or individual home. A person may receive one without the other. Supports can include help with personal care, routines, community activities, and coordination with other networks. The listed providers may offer different combinations of these supports.

SolDirectory providers

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

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

See all 30 NDIS providers listed in Essendon

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

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

See all 1 aged care providers listed in Essendon

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 Essendon. 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 Essendon

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

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Questions about housing (sda & sil) in Essendon

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

There are 31 providers listing Housing (SDA & SIL) services in Essendon. These providers offer a range of supports for daily living and accommodation.

Which nearby suburbs also have Housing (SDA & SIL) listings?

Nearby suburbs with listings include Moonee Ponds, Niddrie, Strathmore, Essendon North, Aberfeldie, and Essendon West. Melbourne has a larger number of listings.

What supports are commonly available in Essendon?

Common supports include support workers, personal care, community access, domestic assistance, life skills, and transport. Each listing typically offers several of these supports.

What did the 2021 Census reveal about Essendon?

At the 2021 Census, Essendon had 21,240 residents, a median age of 39, and 992 people needing help with core activities. The median weekly household income was $2,132.

Are SDA and SIL the same thing?

No. SDA is specialist housing for eligible people. SIL is paid support for daily living, usually in a shared or individual home. A person may receive one without the other.

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