Housing (SDA & SIL) providers in Footscray, Victoria

Housing (SDA & SIL) in Footscray, Victoria connects people to local options for specialist disability accommodation and supported independent living. At the 2021 Census, Footscray recorded 17,131 residents with a median age of 34. There were 1,104 people needing help with core activities, making up 6.4 percent of the population. This page outlines what is available in Footscray, how it compares to nearby suburbs, and what the public register lists for this service.

This page lists housing (sda & sil) providers and register listings covering Footscray, VIC — 98 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 Footscray 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.

Footscray at a glance

Of the 519 Victoria suburbs we compare, Footscray is number 14 for housing (sda & sil) listings, with 98. The most is Melbourne, with 464.

Housing (SDA & SIL) near Footscray

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

Some housing (sda & sil) listings in Footscray say on their own websites that they support Hindi (2 listings), Vietnamese (2 listings), Cantonese (1 listing), Dari (1 listing) and Mandarin (1 listing).

Who lists housing (sda & sil) in Footscray

98 register listings for housing (sda & sil) cover Footscray: 97 on the NDIS Commission register and 1 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Footscray had 17,131 residents with a median age of 34. 1,104 people (6.4%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 11% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $1,763 a week.

Reach varies. 30 cover 5 or fewer areas, 43 cover 6 to 25 areas, 20 cover 26 to 100 areas and 5 cover more than 100 areas. 19 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include housing (sda & sil) here also list support workers (97 of 98), personal care (96 of 98), domestic assistance (94 of 98), transport (94 of 98) and life skills (93 of 98).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Ahc Care, Australian Multicultural Care, Big Steps Community Care and Boundless Australia.

67 of the 98 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Footscray cover 18 different supports. Housing (SDA & SIL) is number 7 by listings; the most listed is personal care, with 118.

Footscray 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.

What is available for Housing (SDA & SIL) in Footscray?

There are 98 public register listings for Housing (SDA & SIL) in Footscray. Of these, 97 are also listed as NDIS providers. The typical provider in this suburb lists 11 supports. Some of the most common supports include support workers, personal care, and domestic assistance. There are 67 listings that include a website. No provider in Footscray lists only this service.

Comparing Footscray to nearby suburbs

Footscray is surrounded by several suburbs with their own Housing (SDA & SIL) listings. Seddon has 9 listings, Kingsville has 5, and West Footscray has 12. West Melbourne, located 2 km away, has 28 listings. Yarraville, 3 km from Footscray, offers 9 listings. Melbourne, the nearest major centre, has 464 listings for this service.

Census snapshot: Footscray at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Footscray had a population of 17,131. The median weekly household income was $1,763. About 6.4 percent of residents needed help with core activities, higher than the Victoria average of 5.9 percent. Residents aged 65 and over made up 11 percent of the population, which is lower than the state average of 16.8 percent.

Understanding Housing (SDA & SIL) options

Housing (SDA & SIL) covers two different areas. Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is for eligible people who need specialist housing. Supported Independent Living (SIL) relates to paid help with daily life, usually in a shared or individual home. A person may receive one without the other. Supports may include help with personal care, household routines, or community participation.

SolDirectory providers

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

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

See all 97 NDIS providers listed in Footscray

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

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

See all 1 aged care providers listed in Footscray

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 Footscray. 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 Footscray

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

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Questions about housing (sda & sil) in Footscray

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

There are 98 public register listings for Housing (SDA & SIL) in Footscray. Of these, 97 are NDIS providers.

Which nearby suburbs have Housing (SDA & SIL) options?

Nearby suburbs with listings include Seddon with 9, Kingsville with 5, West Footscray with 12, and West Melbourne with 28.

What percentage of Footscray residents needed help at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 6.4 percent of Footscray residents needed help with core activities.

What are some common supports listed by providers in Footscray?

Common supports listed include support workers, personal care, domestic assistance, transport, life skills, and community access.

How does Footscray's population aged 65 plus compare to Victoria?

In Footscray, 11 percent of residents were aged 65 or over at the 2021 Census. The Victoria average was 16.8 percent.

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