3 Supported Independent Living (SIL) vacancies near Port Stephens, NSW, in Raymond Terrace and Medowie. Looking for SIL accommodation or housing near Port Stephens? Every home below has 24/7 on-site support.
Support coordinators and families welcome. We respond within one business day.
Drive times are from Raymond Terrace.
Raymond Terrace, NSW · 5 min from Raymond Terrace
A beautiful, spacious retreat in rural grounds just 5 minutes from busy Raymond Terrace.
Medowie, NSW · 16 min from Raymond Terrace
Wowee in Medowie! This beautiful, spacious home is ideal for those looking for suburban living, close to all amenities.
| Home | Suburb | Beds | Status | Household | Ratio | Housing | Available from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newline Lodge | Raymond Terrace | 3 | 1 vacancy | Open to all genders | Discuss with us | Standard SIL | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Tallowood | Medowie | 4 | 2 vacancies | Open to all genders | Discuss with us | Standard SIL | 22 Jul 2026 |
The Port Stephens Council area stretches from Raymond Terrace and Medowie out to the coastal towns around Nelson Bay. Raymond Terrace is the area's main service centre, with shops, health services and riverside parks.
We have two homes here: Newline Lodge, on rural grounds about 5 minutes from Raymond Terrace, and Tallowood in Medowie, about 16 minutes away. From Raymond Terrace, John Hunter Hospital is roughly 26 minutes and Nelson Bay's beaches about 43 minutes, so residents can have a quiet base with coastal outings in reach.
| From Raymond Terrace | Drive time |
|---|---|
| Medowie | about 16 min |
| Newcastle Airport, Williamtown | about 21 min |
| John Hunter Hospital | about 26 min |
| Newcastle city centre | about 32 min |
| Nelson Bay | about 43 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 3 vacancies near Port Stephens: Newline Lodge in Raymond Terrace and Tallowood in Medowie. Call (02) 4988 7878 to confirm current availability.
Newline Lodge is about 5 minutes from Raymond Terrace and Tallowood is in Medowie, about 16 minutes from Raymond Terrace.
Raymond Terrace is about 32 minutes from Newcastle's city centre and Medowie about 34 minutes.
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.
