NDIS support
NDIS supportSupported Independent Living
Support at home, from a few hours a week to around the clock care.
What it is
What it isIn plain language
Supported Independent Living, often shortened to SIL, is help with the everyday parts of living at home. It covers the routines that keep a household running and the personal support that goes with them, delivered in a shared house with other residents or in a home of your own.
The amount of support is set by you and your plan. Some people want a worker for a few hours in the morning and evening. Others need someone on site at all times, including overnight. Both are Supported Independent Living, and the level can move up or down as things change.
Our focus is on building your independence over time. Workers do things with you rather than for you wherever that is safe and wanted, so skills grow and support can step back when you are ready.
What this can include
Examples of the support
Support is always tailored, so your plan may include some of these, all of them, or something different again.
- Help with daily routines such as getting up, meals, medication prompts and getting ready for the day
- Personal care delivered privately and respectfully
- Support to run the household, including shopping, cooking, cleaning and laundry
- Shared living arrangements with compatible housemates, or support in your own individual home
- Overnight support, either active or sleepover, where it is needed
- Help to keep appointments, stay connected with family and take part in things you enjoy
- Support that grows or reduces as your needs and confidence change
Who it may suit
Is this the right support for you?
People moving out of the family home for the first time
People leaving hospital, respite or a group setting who want more independence
People who already live independently but need daily or overnight support to stay safe
Families looking for a stable, well staffed home arrangement for a person they care about
If you are not sure whether this support is funded in your plan, call us on 0485 551 892 and we will help you check.
Other supports
You may also be looking for
Assist-Personal Activities
Hands on personal care, delivered with dignity and privacy.
Read about Assist-Personal ActivitiesDaily Tasks and Shared Living
Everyday support in a shared home, with independence as the goal.
Read about Daily Tasks and Shared LivingHousehold Tasks
A safe, clean and functional home you can be comfortable in.
Read about Household Tasks
Ready to make a referral?
Send us the details and we will be in touch within one business day.