Housing (SDA & SIL) providers in Port Melbourne, Victoria

Housing (SDA & SIL) in Port Melbourne gives people access to a range of specialist disability housing and living support options. At the 2021 Census, Port Melbourne had a population of 17,633, with 729 people needing help with core activities. There are 21 providers listing Housing (SDA & SIL) in this suburb, each offering various supports. Port Melbourne is part of Victoria, and people may also look at nearby suburbs such as Docklands or South Melbourne to compare options. This page helps you explore the local landscape for specialist housing and support.

This page lists housing (sda & sil) providers and register listings covering Port Melbourne, VIC — 21 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 Port 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.

Port Melbourne at a glance

Of the 519 Victoria suburbs we compare, Port Melbourne is number 137 for housing (sda & sil) listings, with 21. The most is Melbourne, with 464.

Housing (SDA & SIL) near Port Melbourne

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

Some housing (sda & sil) listings in Port Melbourne 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 Port Melbourne

21 register listings for housing (sda & sil) cover Port Melbourne: 21 on the NDIS Commission register.

At the 2021 Census, Port Melbourne had 17,633 residents with a median age of 42. 729 people (4.1%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 16.1% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $2,372 a week.

Reach varies. 10 cover 5 or fewer areas, 1 covers 6 to 25 areas, 8 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 5 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include housing (sda & sil) here also list support workers (21 of 21), community access (19 of 21), life skills (18 of 21), domestic assistance (17 of 21) and personal care (17 of 21).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Ablechoice Support, Amk Property Group, Australian Care Experts and Definite Care Support.

14 of the 21 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Port Melbourne cover 18 different supports. Housing (SDA & SIL) is number 7 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 28.

Port Melbourne has more housing (sda & sil) listings than 4 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 Port Melbourne

There are 21 providers listing Housing (SDA & SIL) services in Port Melbourne. These providers offer a range of supports, including support workers, community access, life skills, domestic assistance, personal care, and support coordination. On average, each provider lists 10 different supports. Four local organisations include Ablechoice Support, Amk Property Group, Australian Care Experts, and Definite Care Support. Listings show what is recorded in public registers and do not confirm provider capacity or quality.

Comparing Port Melbourne with nearby suburbs

When considering Housing (SDA & SIL) in Port Melbourne, some people also look at nearby suburbs. Docklands has 17 listings, West Melbourne has 28, and South Melbourne has 29. The larger area of Melbourne has 464 listings. These numbers can help you compare the availability of services in different locations. Distances to these suburbs range from 2 to 4 km, which may be useful when exploring options close to Port Melbourne.

Census insights for Port Melbourne

At the 2021 Census, Port Melbourne had a population of 17,633 and a median age of 42. About 4.1 percent of residents needed help with core activities, which is lower than the Victoria average of 5.9 percent. The median weekly household income in Port Melbourne was $2,372. These figures give a picture of the local community and may help when considering housing and support needs.

Supports and languages in local Housing (SDA & SIL) listings

Port Melbourne listings for Housing (SDA & SIL) include supports like support workers, community access, and life skills. Some providers also list assistance in languages such as Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Turkish, and Vietnamese. This range of supports and languages can be important for people with specific needs or preferences.

SolDirectory providers

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

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

See all 21 NDIS providers listed in Port 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 Port 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 Port Melbourne

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

Housing (SDA & SIL) in other Victoria suburbs

Questions about housing (sda & sil) in Port Melbourne

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

There are 21 providers listing Housing (SDA & SIL) services in Port Melbourne. This number is based on public register listings.

What supports are commonly listed in Port Melbourne?

Supports often include support workers, community access, life skills, domestic assistance, personal care, and support coordination. Providers may offer other supports as well.

How does Port Melbourne compare to nearby suburbs for this service?

Port Melbourne has 21 listings. Nearby, Docklands has 17, West Melbourne has 28, and South Melbourne has 29. Melbourne has 464 listings for this service.

What languages are available through local providers?

Some Port Melbourne providers list services in Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, Turkish, and Vietnamese. Availability may vary by provider.

What is the population of Port Melbourne?

At the 2021 Census, Port Melbourne had a population of 17,633. Of these, 729 people needed help with core activities.

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