Best-rated disability housing providers in Forster Shopping Village

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Comparison area: Forster Shopping Village, NSW, within 5 km
Providers found: 4 in this area
Evidence updated: 29 Aug 2026

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Brighter Access
3.3 Hearts: Neutral
Financial statements received a qualified audit opinion.
Positive Google reviews (4.9 stars, 8 reviews).
Registered not-for-profit organisation.
Disclosed financials are very healthy (current assets are at least 2x current liabilities).
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Aruma
3.0 Hearts: Neutral
Past NDIS Compliance Notice: previously found non-compliance.
Negative media coverage reported (1 article).
Registered not-for-profit organisation.
Recent community housing compliance check.
Fair Work Ombudsman found workplace law breaches.
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Hume Community Housing Association
2.7 Hearts: Neutral
Negative media coverage reported (1 article).
Negative Google reviews (2.7 stars, 79 reviews).
Registered not-for-profit organisation.
Recent community housing compliance check.
Low staff satisfaction on Glassdoor (low 2.3/5 rating, only 32% would recommend).
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Life Without Barriers
1.5 Hearts: Needs Improvement
Negative media coverage reported (11 articles).
Past NDIS Compliance Notice: previously found non-compliance.
Registered not-for-profit organisation.
Support worker pay: Significantly above typical
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Brighter Access

Aruma

Hume Community Housing Association

Life Without Barriers