Housing (SDA & SIL) providers in Kensington, Victoria

Housing (SDA & SIL) in Kensington, Victoria connects people with local providers who offer specialist housing and daily living supports. Kensington had 19 providers listing this service and 18 different supports available. At the 2021 Census, the suburb had a population of 10,745 and a median age of 35. For those exploring options, nearby suburbs like Flemington and North Melbourne also have several listings. Understanding the choices available can help people find a service that fits their needs.

This page lists housing (sda & sil) providers and register listings covering Kensington, VIC — 19 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 Kensington 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.

Kensington at a glance

Of the 519 Victoria suburbs we compare, Kensington is number 148 for housing (sda & sil) listings, with 19. The most is Melbourne, with 464.

Housing (SDA & SIL) near Kensington

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

Some housing (sda & sil) listings in Kensington 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 Kensington

19 register listings for housing (sda & sil) cover Kensington: 19 on the NDIS Commission register.

At the 2021 Census, Kensington had 10,745 residents with a median age of 35. 484 people (4.5%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 10.2% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $2,216 a week.

Reach varies. 9 cover 5 or fewer areas, 4 cover 6 to 25 areas, 4 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 1 is listed in more than one state.

Listings that include housing (sda & sil) here also list support workers (19 of 19), personal care (18 of 19), domestic assistance (17 of 19), life skills (17 of 19) and transport (17 of 19).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Awareness Disability Services, Enabling Lives, Grand Disability Services and Vicsupport.

13 of the 19 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Kensington cover 18 different supports. Housing (SDA & SIL) is number 9 by listings; the most listed is community access, with 26.

Kensington has more housing (sda & sil) listings than 2 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.

Providers listing Housing (SDA & SIL) in Kensington

There are 19 providers listing Housing (SDA & SIL) in Kensington. These providers offer a range of supports, with each typically listing 11 different options. Supports include help from support workers, personal care, domestic assistance, life skills, and transport. Some providers also offer services in other languages, such as Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Turkish, and Vietnamese. Local names include Awareness Disability Services, Enabling Lives, Grand Disability Services, and Vicsupport. None of the providers list only this service, and 13 have a website listed.

Comparing Kensington with nearby suburbs

Kensington is surrounded by several suburbs offering Housing (SDA & SIL). Flemington, just 1 km away, has 20 listings. North Melbourne, 2 km from Kensington, has 32 listings. West Melbourne and Ascot Vale also have 28 and 20 listings respectively. Melbourne, 4 km away, has 464 listings. Comparing options in these areas can help people find a suitable provider or support type.

Housing (SDA & SIL) and local census facts

At the 2021 Census, Kensington had 10,745 residents and a median weekly household income of $2,216. There were 484 people needing help with core activities, making up 4.5% of the population. This is below the 5.9% recorded for Victoria as a whole. The median age in Kensington was 35. These figures provide context for the local community and may inform service planning or choice.

What to know about Housing (SDA & SIL) services

Housing (SDA & SIL) includes two different supports. Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) involves purpose-built housing for eligible people. Supported Independent Living (SIL) is paid help with daily life, often in a shared or individual setting. A person might receive one or both, depending on their needs and eligibility. Providers may also coordinate with housing, tenancy, and informal networks, while keeping responsibilities distinct.

SolDirectory providers

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

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

See all 19 NDIS providers listed in Kensington

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 Kensington. 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 Kensington

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

Housing (SDA & SIL) in other Victoria suburbs

Questions about housing (sda & sil) in Kensington

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

There are 19 providers listing Housing (SDA & SIL) in Kensington. These providers offer a range of supports and service options.

What supports are commonly listed by Kensington providers?

Supports often include support workers, personal care, domestic assistance, life skills, transport, and community access. Each provider typically lists 11 different supports.

How does Kensington compare to nearby suburbs for this service?

Nearby Flemington has 20 listings, while North Melbourne has 32. Melbourne, 4 km away, has 464 listings, offering more options for comparison.

What does the census say about people needing help in Kensington?

At the 2021 Census, 484 people in Kensington needed help with core activities. This was 4.5% of the suburb's population.

Are Housing (SDA & SIL) the same thing?

No. SDA is for specialist housing for eligible people. SIL covers paid daily living support. Someone may receive one or both, depending on their situation.

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