SIL stands for Supported Independent Living and as the name suggests it can support NDIS participants to live more independently. If living more independently is one of your NDIS goals, then funding for SIL will help you to achieve that goal.
What is Support Independent Living (SIL)?
SIL stands for Support Independent Living and it provides NDIS participants with help or support for everyday tasks so that you can live more independently and build on your skills. Supported Independent Living is one type of support the NDIS can fund to help you live in your home. If you have SIL included in your NDIS plan, you can get day-to-day support to help you with:
Supported Independent Living is best suited to people with a disability who have higher support needs and need a significant amount of support. Some participants might need 24/7 support throughout the day and night and if this support is reasonable and necessary SIL can fund this.
SIL is typically a shared living arrangement, for example two or three people living in a house as co-tenants with shared support.
Is SIL different from SDA?
Yes. SDA stands for Specialist Disability Accommodation. Both SIL and SDA help NDIS participants to live more independently but they are different types of support. SDA refers to housing that helps you to live more independently, designed specifically for people with disability.
SIL won’t fund your rent to live in specialist accommodation. SIL will fund a Support Worker to help you at home.
How does SIL funding work?
SIL is a Core Support funded under the category “Assistance with Daily Life”. However, unlike other Core Supports you are not able to use your flexible Core Support budget for SIL.
The NDIA will fund SIL based on what they deem is the reasonable and necessary support that you need at home.
Your Support Coordinator can help with this to:
How can I get SIL?
As mentioned above, if you think that SIL would help you to become more independent and this is one of your NDIS goals then you may be able to get funding in your plan. Your Support Coordinator can help you to request funding for SIL. Often the first step is an OT assessment to determine the level of support that you need.
How do I find a SIL provider?
You can find NDIS registered providers in Brisbane and surrounding areas via the Find a registered provider page on the NDIS website. Our team of Support Coordinators can also help to find and connect you with SIL providers to meet your needs.
Further information
NDIS Support Independent Living Guideline
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