Housing (SDA & SIL) providers in Wonthaggi, Victoria
Housing (SDA & SIL) in Wonthaggi, Victoria is listed by 16 providers. This service covers Specialist Disability Accommodation and Supported Independent Living. In Wonthaggi, you can find providers offering a mix of supports, from personal care to community access. At the 2021 Census, Wonthaggi had a population of 5215 and a median age of 55. The suburb is part of a wider network of service options across Victoria, with nearby places like Leongatha and Inverloch also offering listings. Comparing these options can help people understand what is available locally and in the region.
This page lists housing (sda & sil) providers and register listings covering Wonthaggi, VIC — 16 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 Wonthaggi 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.
Wonthaggi at a glance
Of the 519 Victoria suburbs we compare, Wonthaggi is number 180 for housing (sda & sil) listings, with 16. The most is Melbourne, with 464.
Housing (SDA & SIL) near Wonthaggi
These Victoria suburbs are the closest to Wonthaggi with register listings for housing (sda & sil). Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Inverloch (7 listings, about 12 km)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Korumburra (4 listings, about 28 km)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Leongatha (13 listings, about 34 km)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Cowes (6 listings, about 35 km)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Koo Wee Rup (9 listings, about 46 km)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Bittern (4 listings, about 47 km)
Who lists housing (sda & sil) in Wonthaggi
16 register listings for housing (sda & sil) cover Wonthaggi: 16 on the NDIS Commission register.
At the 2021 Census, Wonthaggi had 5,215 residents with a median age of 55. 630 people (12.1%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 35.2% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $852 a week.
Reach varies. 2 cover 5 or fewer areas, 5 cover 6 to 25 areas, 6 cover 26 to 100 areas and 3 cover more than 100 areas. 6 are listed in more than one state.
Listings that include housing (sda & sil) here also list community access (16 of 16), life skills (16 of 16), personal care (16 of 16), support workers (16 of 16) and domestic assistance (15 of 16).
The typical listing here records 11 supports.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Safe Way Abilities and Tarra Care.
12 of the 16 listings link to their own website.
Register listings in Wonthaggi cover 18 different supports. Housing (SDA & SIL) is number 10 by listings; the most listed is domestic assistance, with 25.
Wonthaggi 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) options in Wonthaggi
There are 16 listings for Housing (SDA & SIL) in Wonthaggi. Providers here offer a range of supports, with 18 different supports listed across the suburb. Common supports include community access, life skills, personal care, and support workers. On average, a listing in Wonthaggi includes 11 types of support. Two local names you may see are Safe Way Abilities and Tarra Care. The public register shows what is listed, but does not confirm quality or availability.
Comparing Wonthaggi to nearby towns
Wonthaggi is one of 519 suburbs in Victoria with Housing (SDA & SIL) listings. Leongatha, about 34 km away, has 13 listings. Inverloch, just 12 km from Wonthaggi, has 7 listings. Other nearby towns like Korumburra, Cowes, and Koo Wee Rup also have options. Dandenong, the nearest larger centre, has 161 listings and is 76 km away. Comparing listings in these places may help when searching for the right supports.
Wonthaggi community and census insights
At the 2021 Census, Wonthaggi had a population of 5215. The median weekly household income was 852 dollars. There were 630 people needing help with core activities, which is 12.1 percent of the population. This is higher than the 5.9 percent for Victoria overall. People aged 65 and over made up 35.2 percent of Wonthaggi, compared to 16.8 percent in Victoria. These figures can give some context to the local demand for supports.
What Housing (SDA & SIL) involves
Housing (SDA & SIL) includes two types of support. Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is for eligible people needing specialist housing. Supported Independent Living (SIL) covers paid help with daily life, often in shared or individual homes. A person may receive one without the other. Supports can include help with personal care, household routines, and community participation. Coordination between housing, tenancy, and support is also part of the service.
SolDirectory providers
No SolDirectory providers have registered housing (sda & sil) for Wonthaggi 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 Wonthaggi
16 NDIS listings include housing (sda & sil) among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Wonthaggi, VIC. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Number 1 Care Provider Domestic assistance, Home modifications, Personal care
- Anne Care Facilities Personal care, Respite care, Domestic assistance
- Nation Care Domestic assistance, Personal care, Community access
- Care Horizons Australia Domestic assistance, Nursing, Personal care
- BlueRock Healthcare Pty Ltd Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Newdawn Support Services Therapy services, Behaviour support, Domestic assistance
See all 16 NDIS providers listed in Wonthaggi
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
- Exploring housing goals, accessibility needs, preferred location and living arrangements.
- SDA dwellings designed to an enrolled design category for eligible participants.
- SIL assistance with personal care, household routines, community participation and overnight needs as rostered.
- Individualised living supports or other home-and-living options where those better fit the person.
- Coordination among housing, tenancy, support and informal networks while keeping responsibilities distinct.
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 Wonthaggi. 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 Wonthaggi
Each number is how many register listings in Wonthaggi list that support.
- Domestic assistance in Wonthaggi (25)
- Personal care in Wonthaggi (22)
- Support coordination in Wonthaggi (19)
- Therapy services in Wonthaggi (19)
- Transport in Wonthaggi (19)
- Nursing in Wonthaggi (14)
- Plan management in Wonthaggi (7)
Housing (SDA & SIL) in other Victoria suburbs
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Melbourne (464)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Tarneit (184)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Geelong (165)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Werribee (163)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Dandenong (161)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Craigieburn (151)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Clyde North (147)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Truganina (143)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Cranbourne (139)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Point Cook (123)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Pakenham (119)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Epping (105)
Questions about housing (sda & sil) in Wonthaggi
How many Housing (SDA & SIL) providers are in Wonthaggi?
There are 16 providers listing Housing (SDA & SIL) services in Wonthaggi. These listings cover a range of supports and are shown on the public register.
Which supports are most commonly listed in Wonthaggi?
The most common supports listed are community access, life skills, personal care, and support workers. Each of these appears in 16 local listings.
How does Wonthaggi compare with nearby towns for this service?
Leongatha has 13 listings and Inverloch has 7. Dandenong, a larger centre, has 161 listings. Comparing these places can help you see more options.
What does the public register show about providers?
The public register lists which providers offer Housing (SDA & SIL) in Wonthaggi. It does not confirm capacity, quality, or endorsement of any provider.
What is the population and age profile of Wonthaggi?
At the 2021 Census, Wonthaggi had 5215 residents. The median age was 55, and 35.2 percent of people were aged 65 or older.
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Reading about Housing (SDA & SIL)
- SDA and SIL explained: the difference between the home and the support: Specialist Disability Accommodation and Supported Independent Living are often mentioned together, but they are different supports. Here is the difference in plain language.
- Finding NDIS supports in regional and remote areas: Fewer providers and longer distances change how you search. Here is a practical approach to widening the search, asking about travel and building a back-up.
- Moving to a new town or state with the NDIS: a practical checklist: Your plan travels with you, but your providers may not. Here is what to sort out before, during and after a move.