Housing (SDA & SIL) providers in Ferntree Gully, Victoria

Housing (SDA & SIL) in Ferntree Gully gives people access to a range of supports and services. Ferntree Gully is located in Victoria and had a population of 27,398 at the 2021 Census. There are 46 listings for this service in the suburb, with 19 different types of supports available. People can compare options in Ferntree Gully with those in nearby places such as Boronia and Knoxfield. This page outlines key facts about Housing (SDA & SIL) in Ferntree Gully to help you explore your options.

This page lists housing (sda & sil) providers and register listings covering Ferntree Gully, VIC — 46 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 Ferntree Gully 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.

Ferntree Gully at a glance

Of the 519 Victoria suburbs we compare, Ferntree Gully is number 48 for housing (sda & sil) listings, with 46. The most is Melbourne, with 464.

Housing (SDA & SIL) near Ferntree Gully

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

Some housing (sda & sil) listings in Ferntree Gully say on their own websites that they support Greek (1 listing).

Who lists housing (sda & sil) in Ferntree Gully

46 register listings for housing (sda & sil) cover Ferntree Gully: 46 on the NDIS Commission register.

At the 2021 Census, Ferntree Gully had 27,398 residents with a median age of 40. 1,640 people (6%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 17.4% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $1,770 a week.

Reach varies. 3 cover 5 or fewer areas, 16 cover 6 to 25 areas, 20 cover 26 to 100 areas and 7 cover more than 100 areas. 13 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include housing (sda & sil) here also list support workers (45 of 46), personal care (44 of 46), community access (43 of 46), life skills (43 of 46) and domestic assistance (40 of 46).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Kanbai Properties, Outreach Care and Magnolia Care.

33 of the 46 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Ferntree Gully cover 19 different supports. Housing (SDA & SIL) is number 8 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 69.

Ferntree Gully 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.

Who lists Housing (SDA & SIL) in Ferntree Gully?

There are 46 listings for Housing (SDA & SIL) in Ferntree Gully. Local names include Kanbai Properties, Outreach Care and Magnolia Care. Of these, 33 providers have a website. Each listing typically offers 11 supports. No listing in Ferntree Gully is limited to just this service. The suburb has 19 different types of supports available through these providers.

Comparing Ferntree Gully with nearby suburbs

Ferntree Gully is close to several other suburbs offering Housing (SDA & SIL). Boronia, just 3 km away, has 35 listings. Knoxfield, also 3 km away, has 15 listings. Bayswater, The Basin, Upwey and Wantirna South are all within 5 km and have between 4 and 20 listings each. Dandenong, 13 km away, has 161 listings. Comparing services in these areas may help you find the support that fits your needs.

Area profile: Ferntree Gully at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Ferntree Gully had a population of 27,398. The median age was 40. About 1,640 people needed help with core activities, making up 6 percent of the population. The median weekly household income was $1,770. The percentage of people aged 65 and over was 17.4. This was slightly above the average for Victoria.

Types of supports offered by local providers

Ferntree Gully providers list a range of supports under Housing (SDA & SIL). These include support workers, personal care, community access, life skills, domestic assistance and support coordination. The number of supports per listing is typically 11. Some providers also list support in languages such as Greek. The service covers both specialist housing and assistance with daily living, depending on eligibility and needs.

SolDirectory providers

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

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

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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 Ferntree Gully. 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 Ferntree Gully

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

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Questions about housing (sda & sil) in Ferntree Gully

How many Housing (SDA & SIL) listings are in Ferntree Gully?

There are 46 listings for Housing (SDA & SIL) in Ferntree Gully. These listings include a range of providers and support types.

Which nearby suburb has the most listings for this service?

Dandenong, located 13 km from Ferntree Gully, has 161 listings for Housing (SDA & SIL). Boronia and Knoxfield are closer but have fewer listings.

What supports are commonly available in Ferntree Gully?

Common supports include support workers, personal care, community access, life skills, domestic assistance and support coordination. Each provider typically lists 11 supports.

What did the 2021 Census say about people needing help in Ferntree Gully?

At the 2021 Census, 1,640 people in Ferntree Gully needed help with core activities. This was 6 percent of the local population.

Are any listings limited to just Housing (SDA & SIL) in Ferntree Gully?

No listings in Ferntree Gully are limited to only Housing (SDA & SIL). Providers typically offer a range of supports.

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