Accommodation
There are many not-for-profit and government agencies that provide a wide range of services to assist people with chronic illness and disability.
Housing options including emergency housing
SA Government services
- Housing options for people with disability
- SA Housing Trust information
- Emergency housing may be available if you are in a crisis situation
Phone the Homelessness Gateway on 1800 003 308
Non-government agencies
- Anglicare: Long term accommodation for people on low incomes
- Baptistcare SA: Support and accommodation
- Catalyst: Supported residential facilities
- Salvation Army: Housing support
- Access2Place Housing Affordable housing for people living with disability
Affordable SA also provides a list of a wide range of government and non-government housing options.
General information for tenants
- SYC offers a website and free email advisory service
- Renting advice from Consumer and Business Services
Financial assistance for housing
- Housing SA help with paying bond and rent
- Commonwealth rent assistance
When coming to Adelaide for hospital care
- The hospital you are attending may provide some options
- Country patients who live more than 100 km away may be eligible for financial assistance towards the cost of travel and accommodation under the Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS)
Designing or adapting a home for disability
- Design standards for building or adapting a home for disability
Short stay accommodation
There are private assisted living centres that provide short stay accommodation, including meals.
- One of our members has recommended the South Australian CWA B&B on Dequetteville Rd, Kent Town, which is available to both CWA members and the public.
Last edited: 17 September, 2024