Housing (SDA & SIL) providers in Melbourne, Victoria

Housing (SDA & SIL) in Melbourne supports people seeking specialist accommodation and independent living assistance. In Melbourne, Victoria, there are 464 registered listings for this service. These include a range of supports and providers. At the 2021 Census, Melbourne had a population of 54,941, with 904 people needing help with core activities. You can compare Housing (SDA & SIL) options in Melbourne to nearby suburbs like Southbank and North Melbourne. Each area may offer different supports, languages, and provider options.

This page lists housing (sda & sil) providers and register listings covering Melbourne, VIC — 464 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 Melbourne 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.

Melbourne at a glance

Melbourne has the most housing (sda & sil) listings of the 519 Victoria suburbs we compare, with 464.

Housing (SDA & SIL) near Melbourne

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

Some housing (sda & sil) listings in Melbourne say on their own websites that they support Vietnamese (3 listings), Arabic (2 listings), Spanish (2 listings), Cantonese (1 listing) and Dari (1 listing).

Who lists housing (sda & sil) in Melbourne

464 register listings for housing (sda & sil) cover Melbourne: 462 on the NDIS Commission register and 2 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Melbourne had 54,941 residents with a median age of 29. 904 people (1.6%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 6.3% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $1,448 a week.

Reach varies. 240 cover 5 or fewer areas, 158 cover 6 to 25 areas, 59 cover 26 to 100 areas and 7 cover more than 100 areas. 121 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include housing (sda & sil) here also list support workers (454 of 464), personal care (439 of 464), life skills (409 of 464), transport (403 of 464) and domestic assistance (394 of 464).

The typical listing here records 10 supports; 4 of the 464 list housing (sda & sil) as their only support.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Ability Aid Support, Ability Empower, Absa Care and Absolute Care For People Australia.

334 of the 464 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Melbourne cover 19 different supports. Housing (SDA & SIL) is number 7 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 602.

Melbourne 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 Melbourne

Melbourne has 464 listings for Housing (SDA & SIL). Of these, 462 are NDIS-registered and 2 are aged care providers. Only 4 listings in Melbourne offer just this service. Many listings provide a range of supports, with a typical provider listing 10 different supports. For those looking for more information, 334 listings include a website. Local provider names include Ability Aid Support and Ability Empower.

Support options and languages in Melbourne

Support workers are available in 454 listings, and personal care is listed in 439. Other supports offered include life skills, transport, and domestic assistance. Some providers in Melbourne list services in Vietnamese, Arabic, Spanish, Cantonese, and Dari. People seeking support in a specific language can check provider details to find what suits their needs.

Comparing Melbourne with nearby suburbs

Nearby areas such as Southbank have 26 listings, Carlton has 29, and North Melbourne has 32. Fitzroy, East Melbourne, and Docklands each have between 17 and 31 listings. Dandenong, located 29 km away, has 161 listings. Comparing the number of listings and supports in these areas can help you understand the range of options close to Melbourne.

Census insights for Melbourne at the 2021 Census

At the 2021 Census, Melbourne’s population was 54,941. The median age was 29. Of the population, 1.6 percent needed help with core activities, which is lower than the state average of 5.9 percent. The median weekly household income was $1,448. These figures may help in understanding the local community and its support needs.

SolDirectory providers

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

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

See all 462 NDIS providers listed in Melbourne

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

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

See all 2 aged care providers listed in Melbourne

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 Melbourne. 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 Melbourne

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

Housing (SDA & SIL) in other Victoria suburbs

Questions about housing (sda & sil) in Melbourne

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

There are 464 listings for Housing (SDA & SIL) in Melbourne. Of these, 462 are NDIS-registered and 2 are aged care providers.

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

Nearby suburbs include Southbank with 26 listings, Carlton with 29, North Melbourne with 32, Fitzroy with 18, East Melbourne with 31, and Docklands with 17.

What supports are commonly listed in Melbourne?

Support workers, personal care, life skills, transport, and domestic assistance are among the most commonly listed supports for Housing (SDA & SIL) in Melbourne.

Are there providers offering services in different languages?

Yes, some Melbourne providers list services in Vietnamese, Arabic, Spanish, Cantonese, and Dari. The number of listings for these languages ranges from 1 to 3.

What does the census say about people needing support in Melbourne?

At the 2021 Census, 904 people in Melbourne needed help with core activities. This is 1.6 percent of the local population.

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