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Develop the confidence to live more independently with the help of our Supported Independent Living (SIL) service.
Whether you need support in your current accommodation or want to move into one of our well-appointed SIL homes, we are here to help.
Support available to you in SIL
Accommodation
We'll help you find a home that meets your unique needs.
24/7 support
Receive an individualised approach to your care, ensuring safety and security.
Community Access
Assistance with visiting family, therapies, or allied health appointments.
Personal Care
Compassionate support for daily personal care tasks, medication management, and behaviour support plans.
Household Assistance
Help with cleaning, lawn maintenance, and daily tasks.
Skills Training
Build daily living skills, develop social connections, and pursue your goals.
Lifestyle Support
Enjoy activities and experiences that help you live your best life.
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What is NDIS Supported Independent Living (SIL)?
Supported Independent Living (SIL) provides NDIS-funded in-home supports for individuals with disabilities who need 24/7 assistance. It is commonly offered in shared living arrangements but can also support those living alone.
We provide SIL supports in your own home or within one of our affordable fully fitted homes
Understanding SIL Funding
- Pre-Approval Required: SIL funding is part of the NDIS plan and typically supports those needing high levels of care.
- Flexible Funding Use: If you don't have SIL funding, we can help you utilise your CORE Budget for essential supports to live independently or as part of a community.
- SIL Coverage: Funding covers support staff costs, not the accommodation itself.
Can I access Supported Independent funding while living alone?
Yes you can. SIL is not just for NDIS participants in shared accommodation with housemates. Talk to Supported Care about how you can living in your own apartment as part of our urban villages and share services with other NDIS participants.
You can access Independent Supported Living support while living in your own house or apartment, a private rental, accommodation provided through the Department of Housing or other accommodation options.
Talk to us to see how we can help you find the home and supports you need
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does SIL funding include?
There can be some confusion about SIL funding and what it encompasses. SIL funding works a bit differently to other parts of the NDIS. SIL funding covers the cost of the support staff in the house, but not the accommodation itself. The funding typically includes things like having a person to help with personal care tasks, or cooking meals.
However, we take an innovative approach to SIL supports and may be able to assist some people with suitable housing solutions to support you and your journey.
We all aspire to live our lives on our own terms with choice and control over where we live and what we choose to do. Supported Care works with the NDIS to assist you to reach your goals and live your best life.
Can I share supports if I don’t have SIL funding?
Supported Care can flexibly use your CORE Budget to get the supports you need and to live independently or as part of a community.
Talk to us at Supported Care to see how we can help you get the support you need to live
independently. Contact us to find out what you may be eligible for.
Contact us to find out what you may be eligible for.
Does SIL pay for my housing?
Supported Independent Living does not include payments for your accommodation or housing
Talk to us at Supported Care to see how we can find you an affordable home in one of our Urban Villages or community homes.
SIL Pricing
If you are eligible, Supported Independent Living is funded by your NDIS plan. To receive this type of funding, it needs to be determined as reasonable and necessary for everyday living.
Once you receive this funding, some additional provider costs are built into the hourly rate a provider charges you for providing SIL services. This includes their costs for management, quality & compliance and staff training.
The NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits outlines the maximum hourly price limits that you or your provider can claim for Supported Independent Living.
Can I access Supported Independent funding while living alone?
Yes you can. SIL is not just for NDIS participants in shared accommodation with housemates.
Talk to Supported Care about how you can living in your own apartment as part of our urban villages and share services with other NDIS participants.
You can access Independent Supported Living support while living in your own house or apartment, a private rental, accommodation provided through the Department of Housing or other accommodation options.
Talk to us to see how we can help you find the home and supports you need.
What kind of funding do I need to access SIL?
Supported Independent Living (SIL) requires pre-approval from the NDIS. If you do not have SIL within your NDIS plan, we may be able to flexibly use your CORE Budget to get the supports you need and to live independently or as part of a community.
Talk to us at Supported Care to see how we can help you get the support you need to live independently.
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Contact us to find out what you may be eligible for.
How long will I have to wait to access SIL?
With no waiting lists at Supported Care and we are always brining on new urban villages and community housing.
Our friendly team can offer you support as soon as possible.
Please see out vacancies
What is included with Supported Independent Living?
Supported Independent Living with the NDIS can include:
- Support with supervision, personal safety and security, including 24/7 support
- Support with taking medication and attending medical appointments
- Help with any positive behaviour support plan which you may have
- Help with personal care activities, such as showering, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Help with building skills for everyday life, such as preparing healthy meals, cooking, cleaning your home and developing an everyday routine
- Help with developing social skills so you can engage with others
What isn’t included?
The NDIS will not fund daily living costs, such as:
- the cost of groceries
- the cost of rent, board or lodging
- utilities such as electricity, phone, water, gas or internet
- vehicle costs
It also does not include:
- Household budgeting or paying for any household bills
- Holidays and travel costs
- Hospital and medical expenses
- Daily living expenses
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What is the difference between Supported Independent Living (SIL) and other disability
accommodation services you provide?
Whether you are familiar with the NDIS or beginning your disability care journey, you may have come across the terms SIL and SDA and wondered how they relate to each other.
- SIL stands for Supported Independent Living; and
- SDA stands for Specialist Disability Accommodation.
Both of them are related to disability accommodation, but they are different.
Specialist Disability Accommodation is funding specialised housing that enables people with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs to live comfortably and receive their daily supports.
Supported Independent Living refers to the on-site support services you receive to help you live independently.
NDIS participants may receive either SDA or SIL funding and in some cases both.
If you require both SDA and SIL because of your disability, the NDIS will fund them separately. This is to give you more choice and control, as you can choose to live in an accommodation that you like, and access the SIL provider that suits your needs.
Who does NDIS Support Independent Living suit?
Supported Independent Living is designed for people who have higher support needs because of their disability.
This might mean you require care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or that you need a significant amount of help throughout the day to live independently.
You may need to share your SIL services with other NDIS participants
Depending on your SIL funding, you may be able to access SIL services if you live on your own, or in shared accommodation with other NDIS participants.
How do you get Supported Independent Living included in your NDIS plan?
The process of getting SIL starts with providing information to the NDIA through your NDIS support coordinator. This will help determine which home and living supports will suit your needs best, and your eligibility. You may have to provide the following information:
- your current circumstances, along with your goals
- where you live now, and the future home and living goals you want to pursue
- what supports you are currently receiving, and what you might need in the future
- what home and living supports you have explored in the past
- your independent living skills, and how you could build on themo your everyday support needs
- assessments or reports from registered allied health professionals or a behavioural support practitioner that describe your functional capacity (you may be asked to get an assessment if you haven’t done one already)
- other information about your support needs
Who can help me manage my Supported Independent Living funding and services?
To help you manage your SIL services, the NDIS will also provide funding for a Support Coordinator. They will help you understand, process and implement the funded supports in your plan – including linking you to community, mainstream and other government services – so you have genuine choice and control over the way you are supported.
You have choice over who is your Support Coordinator, so it’s worth taking the time to choose someone who you trust.
Qualities to look for include:
- Someone who listens and puts you first – they should respect your decisions and work with you to develop a mix of supports you are happy with.
- Someone dedicated to great service – look for someone who is committed to treating you as an individual and doing their best for you
- Someone who is knowledgeable about the NDIS – they need to understand the scheme’s rules, Price Guide and be on top of any changes that occur
- Someone who is local – if a Support Coordinator is familiar with your area, they’ll be better equipped to connect you to great local services
- Someone who communicates well – the NDIS involves a lot of reporting, so it’s important for your Support Coordinator is a good communicator so they can advocate effectively for you.
What happens if I need to change my support needs?
If there is a significant change to your situation or your support needs, you can ask the NDIA to review your plan. They will require current information about your situation and disability support needs to do this. Talk to your support team or your support coordinator.
Supported Independent Living (SIL) Brisbane
Supported Care provides quality SIL for people living with disability in Brisbane. With a range of sites around Brisbane, our highly trained and compassionate staff members strive to create a safe and nurturing environment, where people can flourish and achieve their full potential.
Supported Independent Living (SIL) Logan City
Support Care provides quality SIL options in Logan and the surrounding areas. Our team focus in giving people choice and control over their support, while enabling them to thrive in a supportive household. We have plenty of options to suit a wide variety of support needs.