Housing (SDA & SIL) providers in Geelong, Victoria

Housing (SDA & SIL) in Geelong supports people exploring specialist accommodation and daily living assistance. In Geelong, Victoria, there are 165 providers listing this service. The area also offers a variety of supports, with 18 different types available. At the 2021 Census, Geelong had a population of 5811 and a median age of 40. This page helps you compare local and nearby options, and gives you facts to consider when searching for Housing (SDA & SIL) providers in Geelong.

This page lists housing (sda & sil) providers and register listings covering Geelong, VIC — 165 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 Geelong 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.

Geelong at a glance

Of the 519 Victoria suburbs we compare, Geelong is number 3 for housing (sda & sil) listings, with 165. The most is Melbourne, with 464.

Housing (SDA & SIL) near Geelong

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

Some housing (sda & sil) listings in Geelong say on their own websites that they support Dari (2 listings), Persian (Farsi) (2 listings), Arabic (1 listing), Croatian (1 listing) and German (1 listing).

Who lists housing (sda & sil) in Geelong

165 register listings for housing (sda & sil) cover Geelong: 165 on the NDIS Commission register.

At the 2021 Census, Geelong had 5,811 residents with a median age of 40. 333 people (5.7%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 20.9% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $1,670 a week.

Reach varies. 42 cover 5 or fewer areas, 79 cover 6 to 25 areas, 38 cover 26 to 100 areas and 6 cover more than 100 areas. 45 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include housing (sda & sil) here also list support workers (163 of 165), personal care (161 of 165), life skills (152 of 165), transport (149 of 165) and domestic assistance (146 of 165).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Benovelant Care, Cameron Wellness Centre, Mindhelp and Solara Living.

121 of the 165 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Geelong cover 18 different supports. Housing (SDA & SIL) is number 9 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 232.

Geelong 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.

Housing (SDA & SIL) providers in Geelong

There are 165 providers listing Housing (SDA & SIL) in Geelong. These providers offer a range of supports, with a typical listing including 11 supports. Some of the most commonly listed supports are support workers, personal care, and life skills. Of the 165 listings, 121 include a website. No listings in Geelong are limited to only this service. Local provider names include Benovelant Care, Cameron Wellness Centre, Mindhelp, and Solara Living.

Comparing Geelong to nearby suburbs

If you are considering other areas, Geelong West is close by with 16 providers. Belmont has 17, Newtown has 11, and North Geelong has 7. South Geelong and Herne Hill each have 3 listings. For a much larger selection, Melbourne has 464 Housing (SDA & SIL) listings and is 65 km away. Comparing local and nearby options can help you see what each area offers.

Census insights for Geelong in 2021

At the 2021 Census, Geelong had 5811 residents. Of these, 333 people needed help with core activities, which is 5.7 percent of the population. The percentage of people needing help in Victoria was 5.9, and across Australia it was 5.8. The median weekly household income in Geelong was 1670 dollars, and 20.9 percent of residents were aged 65 or over.

What Housing (SDA & SIL) covers

Housing (SDA & SIL) includes exploring housing goals and accessibility needs. Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is about eligible specialist housing. Supported Independent Living (SIL) involves paid help with daily life, either in shared or individual homes. A person may receive one without the other. Providers may also help with coordination among housing, tenancy, support, and informal networks while keeping responsibilities clear.

SolDirectory providers

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

165 NDIS listings include housing (sda & sil) among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Geelong, 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 Geelong. 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 Geelong

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

Housing (SDA & SIL) in other Victoria suburbs

Questions about housing (sda & sil) in Geelong

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

There are 165 providers listing Housing (SDA & SIL) in Geelong. This includes a range of support options and provider types.

How does Geelong compare to nearby suburbs for this service?

Geelong has 165 listings. Belmont has 17, Geelong West has 16, Newtown has 11, North Geelong has 7, and South Geelong and Herne Hill each have 3.

What supports are commonly listed by providers in Geelong?

Common supports include support workers, personal care, life skills, transport, domestic assistance, and community access. A typical listing offers 11 supports.

What does Housing (SDA & SIL) involve?

SDA is about specialist housing for eligible participants. SIL is paid assistance with daily life, usually in a shared or individual home. A person may receive one or both.

How many people in Geelong needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?

At the 2021 Census, 333 people in Geelong needed help with core activities, which was 5.7 percent of the population.

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