People with Disabilities

Aged & Disabled Accomodation

There are many supported accommodation options available for older people and people with disabilities in the City of Port Phillip that are operated by not for profit community organisations and private operators.

The council does not own or manage supported accommodation facilities. The City of Port Phillip supports the sector by facilitating processes to identify general community needs, advocates on the community's behalf and coordinates planning processes.

Use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. If you prefer phone ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask for Housing Information and Support or visit 222 Bank Street, South Melbourne (Community Services Building) to talk to us in person.

Accommodation Definitions

Nursing Homes care for people who need 24-hour nursing care either because they are physically incapable or have severe dementia or other behavioural problems. They are also called High Level Care Facilities. You can only live in a nursing home if you have been assessed as eligible by the Commonwealth Aged Care Assessment Services (ACAS) Aged Care Assessment Teams

Hostels care for people who need some help. People in hostels can generally walk or move about on their own. They are also called Low Level Care Facilities. These admissions also require an assessment by the Commonwealth ACAS.

Supported Residential Services (SRS) offer personal and daily living needs in a hostel like environment. SRSs are not Commonwealth subsidised. They are registered under state legislation.

Aged and Disabled Care Facilities

Low care or hostels

Claremont 286 Albert Road, South Melbourne. Telephone (03) 9699 9440 (community)
Napier Street 179 Napier Street, South Melbourne. Telephone (03) 9696 9229 (community)
Jewish Care 619 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. Telephone (03) 9529 8911 (community)
Sacred Heart Homes 41 Robe Street, St Kilda. Telephone (03) 9534 5558
also at 101 Grey Street, St Kilda. Telephone (03) 9537 1244 (community)
Wintringham 79 Swallow Street, Port Melbourne. Telephone (03) 9646 0588 (community)

High care or nursing homes

Central Park 101 Punt Road Windsor. Telephone (03) 8517 9500 (private)
Jewish Care 619 St Kilda Road Melbourne. Telephone (03) 9529 8911 (community)
South Port Community Residential Home 18-30 Richardson St Albert Park. Telephone (03) 9690 3166 (community)

Supported residential services

Alma House 134 Alma Road Balaclava. Telephone (03) 9527 4004 (pension only)
Hambleton House 44 St Vincent's Place South Melbourne. Telephone (03) 9690 3149 (pension only)
Acland Grange 166 Barkly Street, St Kilda. Telephone (03) 9525 3922 (pension plus)

Independent living units

Crawford Court Flats, South Melbourne. For people over 50 years owned by the Uniting Church and managed by Harrison Community Services .Enquiries 9871 8703.
Emerald St Flats, South Melbourne. For people over 60 years. Telephone: (03) 9209 6367
Catholic Homes, Middle Park,North Caulfield and East St.Kilda. For people over 55 years. Telephone: (03) 8862 9000
Homeshare (shared housing arrangement for older householders). Telephone: (03) 9553 4506

St Vincent's Orphanage Site

A recent Department of Human Services (DHS) feasibility study has found the St Vincent's orphanage site is suitable for a 72-90 bed high care facility. DHS is currently preparing a case for the state government to secure the site for aged care pursposes.

Housing Support Workers

The City of Port Phillip's housing information & support workers are available to:

Provide information if you are facing difficulties regarding where you live
See you on an outreach visit at your home or at one of the Town Halls or local agencies
Provide information about housing alternatives such as public, community and private options
Provide information about supported accommodation and residential care
Provide practical assistance and support to move
Offer advice and referral for support services to help you to stay independent

Use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. If you prefer phone ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask for the Housing Support Worker.