5 Supported Independent Living (SIL) vacancies near Newcastle, NSW, in Thornton, Medowie, Raymond Terrace and Singleton. Looking for SIL accommodation or housing near Newcastle? Every home below has 24/7 on-site support.
Support coordinators and families welcome. We respond within one business day.
Drive times are from Newcastle city centre.
Thornton, NSW · 28 min from Newcastle city centre
A social, female-only Supported Independent Living home in Thornton, close to shops and parks, with one vacancy available now.
Medowie, NSW · 33 min from Newcastle city centre
Wowee in Medowie! This beautiful, spacious home is ideal for those looking for suburban living, close to all amenities.
Raymond Terrace, NSW · 35 min from Newcastle city centre
A beautiful, spacious retreat in rural grounds just 5 minutes from busy Raymond Terrace.
Singleton, NSW · 67 min from Newcastle city centre
Newly renovated 24/7 SIL home in central Singleton — relaxed, close to amenities.
| Home | Suburb | Beds | Status | Household | Ratio | Housing | Available from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | Thornton | 3 | 1 vacancy | Female only | 1:3 | Standard SIL | Now |
| Tallowood | Medowie | 4 | 2 vacancies | Open to all genders | Discuss with us | Standard SIL | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Newline Lodge | Raymond Terrace | 3 | 1 vacancy | Open to all genders | Discuss with us | Standard SIL | 22 Jul 2026 |
| York House | Singleton | 3 | 1 vacancy | Female only | 1:3 | Standard SIL | 11 Jun 2026 |
We don't have a home inside Newcastle itself, but our Hunter homes are within reach of the city. From Newcastle's city centre, Lancaster in Thornton is about 28 minutes by car, Tallowood in Medowie about 33 minutes, Newline Lodge near Raymond Terrace about 35 minutes, and York House in Singleton a little over an hour.
John Hunter Hospital, the region's main referral hospital, is about 12 minutes from the city centre. Families in Newcastle can stay close enough for regular visits while their family member lives in a quieter suburb.
| From Newcastle city centre | Drive time |
|---|---|
| John Hunter Hospital | about 12 min |
| Thornton | about 28 min |
| Raymond Terrace | about 31 min |
| Medowie | about 33 min |
| Singleton | about 67 min |
Approximate off-peak drive times, measured from the suburb centre. We don't publish street addresses online.
Three different things are paid three different ways. Knowing which is which makes the NDIS conversation easier.
NDIS funding
Pays for the support workers in the home — personal care, daily tasks, community access and overnight support.
NDIS funding, if eligible
Separate funding for accessible or high-support housing, only for participants who meet SDA eligibility. Many SIL homes are not SDA.
The participant
Usually paid from the Disability Support Pension. SIL funding can't be used for rent or groceries.
Source: NDIS — Supported independent living · NDIS — Types of home and living supports
Call or send the form. We check the home suits the participant's needs.
Tour the home and meet the staff and housemates.
Try the home with a short stay using STA funding, if helpful.
We prepare the roster of care and SIL quote with you and your support coordinator.
Typically 2–6 weeks once SIL funding and the home are confirmed.
Yes. As of 12 Oct 2026 we have 5 vacancies near Newcastle: Lancaster in Thornton, Tallowood in Medowie, Newline Lodge in Raymond Terrace and York House in Singleton. Call (02) 4988 7878 to confirm current availability.
Our homes are in the suburbs around Newcastle: Thornton (about 28 minutes from the city), Medowie (33), Raymond Terrace (35) and Singleton (just over an hour).
Lancaster in Thornton, about 28 minutes by car from Newcastle's city centre.
Yes. We arrange a tour so the participant, family and support coordinator can see the home and meet the staff and housemates first.
Yes. Short Term Accommodation (STA) funding can be used for a trial stay of a few nights before any long-term move.
The participant pays rent, food and household bills, usually from the Disability Support Pension. NDIS SIL funding pays for the support, not the housing.
Plan-managed, NDIA-managed, Self-managed participants. Call us to check your plan before you apply.
Typically 2–6 weeks once SIL funding is in the plan and a home is confirmed. We can move faster when the need is urgent.
Send a quick enquiry or call the team. We'll confirm the fit and next steps within one business day.
