What is Supported Independent Living (SIL)?
Supported Independent Living (SIL) is sometimes called shared accommodation. SIL is an NDIS support where a person with a disability lives with others. Supported Independent Living is funded under Core Supports – Assistance with Daily Life in your NDIS plan. You will also receive support with everyday tasks like cleaning, cooking, and personal care. The NDIS does not fund the cost of rent, board, transport, and other day-to-day expenses such as food and activities.
Who is eligible for SIL Funding?
The NDIS provides funding for Supported Independent Living, based on whether this is a support that is reasonable and necessary for you. An individual must have SIL noted in their NDIS plan to access this funding.
SIL is best suited for participants who have high disability support needs and require a significant amount of assistance throughout the day. During your NDIS planning meeting, your NDIS planner will consider several things when determining whether SIL is the right support for you, including:
- Your circumstances and needs
- Your age (18-65)
- Your goals and preferences
- Your independence, living skills, and capacity-building needs
- If modifications to your home or assistive technology may increase your independence and safety
- Information, reports, and assessments provided by you, health professionals, and providers
- If you need person-to-person support
- Other home and living options that might suit you
- What is value for money
What is the difference between SIL and SDA?
SIL is the NDIS funding you will be allocated to receive support within the home for you to live as independently as possible. Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is dedicated accessible housing for NDIS participants. SDA properties include accessibility options. Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is assessed and funded separately to SIL through Capital Support.
You can live in an SDA house while receiving SIL funding to assist you with your daily living activities. You can receive SIL funding without the need for SDA. This means you may not require specialist housing but still require the levels of support that SIL provides.
Please note: We bill in line with the NDIS Price Guide, which generally increases annually.
Can you use SIL funding for your residence?
Supported Independent Living happens in your own home, whether you live on your own or with other people. Based on your needs, your NDIS planner will help you determine whether you are eligible for and if SIL is the best funding for your situation. There may be other Individual disability accommodations & support that suit you better.
What support will Easy Life Home Care provide me?
Our SIL Support Workder help you with the following skill development and household tasks:
- Support with personal care
- Daily life skills such as cooking, cleaning, gardening, and doing laundry
- Support in budgeting and household management
- Development of social and communication skills
- Assistance with recreational activities undertaken within the home
- Overnight support
Easy Life Home Care can offer SIL support to individuals or a group of people inside the home.
NDIS Support Categories
Supported Independent Living
Supported Independent Living is funded under Core Supports – Assistance with Daily Life in your NDIS plan. The NDIS does not fund the cost of rent, board, transport, and other day-to-day expenses such as food and activities.
Please note: We bill in line with the NDIS Price Guide, which generally increases annually.
