Supported Independent Living (SIL)

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Supported Independent Living Accommodation

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is a shared living experience for people with disability who have SIL funding in their NDIS plan. Supports are often 24/7, nurturing personal growth in a safe and supportive environment with the goal to build your independence at home and connect you with your local community.

 

Supported Independent Living (SIL) helps those with a disability live as independently as possible, while building their skills.

SIL is a paid personal support, including helping you with personal care, cooking, cleaning and to assist with daily tasks. It is funded under your NDIS plan.

SIL is for people with a disability who have higher support needs and require help throughout the day seven (7) days a week. This includes overnight support.

If you have SIL included in your NDIS plan, you can get 24-hour day-to-day support with:

  • Assistance with household tasks like cooking and cleaning
  • Accessing social and community activities
  • Personal care
  • Travelling to and attending appointments and more
  • Residential tenancy agreement and rent is payable according to the NDIS SIL guidelines.

Whether you are living with other NDIS participants or independently, SIL is just one of many support options available to you. Alternatives, such as personal care supports or individualised living options, are considered if you currently live with non-participants.

There are different types of home and living supports available that are equipped to suit your needs. This includes:

  • Supported independent living
  • Individualised living options
  • Specialist disability accommodation
  • Short tern accommodation
  • Medium term accommodation
  • Personal care supports
  • home modifications
  • Younger people in residential aged care
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Friendship

Broaden your social circle and make lifelong friends with likeminded people.

Independence

Learn life skills and develop a sense of responsibility in a welcoming environment.

Confidence

Be the best version of you. You’re in control of what you do and when you do it.

FAQ's

Have a question about Supported Independent Living (SIL)?

What is Supported Independent Living (SIL)?

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is a shared living arrangement of 2 to 7 NDIS participants, with 24/7 support in a home environment. SIL supports people with disability that require assistance with daily life tasks. Each resident is funded individually and the funding reflects their individual and shared support in the home.

Am I eligible for SIL funding?

The NDIA has set criteria to access funding for SIL based on ‘reasonable & necessary supports. To be eligible for SIL funding a participant must:

  • Provide evidence that they are unable to live without 24/7 supports. This is identified through a Functional Assessment Report (FAR) undertaken by an Allied Health professional.
  • Provide an Identifying Housing Solution’s report by a support coordinator.

Eligibility must also:

  • Take into account informal supports provided by families, carers, networks and the community.
  • Be effective and beneficial to the participant.

What support in the home will blooming disability provide me?

blooming disability will provide you with support with daily life tasks within your home as a group or individually. Support has the intent of building independence and may include:

  • cooking and preparing meals
  • personal care such as showering
  • distributing medication
  • learning to catch public transport
  • social outings with other housemates
  • taking you to medical appointments and recreation activities.

Supported Independent Living (SIL) Models explained

There are a range of Supported Independent Living (SIL) accommodation models available for NDIS participants, we also have range of established SIL vacancies available across NSW and the ACT. Traditional Model Service provider leases or owns an affordable housing property in locations such as Western Sydney, Northern NSW and the Hunter. Rental Leased by Families Rental property is leased by families for the residents and blooming disability delivers 24/7 supports. Gift A home is gifted or bequeathed to blooming disability for the purposes of Supported Independent Living (SIL).

Who will I be living with?

You will be sharing with 4-5 housemates who have been matched to suit your personality, hobbies, interests and support needs. Your housemates will be people that you will be sharing many of life’s experiences with and who you will enjoy a social home environment.

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