What is NDIS Supported Independent Living?

SIL provides participants with 24/7 or part-time support in shared or individual accommodation. Supports may include daily living support, personal care, domestic assistance, social skills development, and community integration, all designed to increase independence, with experienced NDIS independent support workers and in-home disability support workers supporting participants every step of the way.

Why SIL Matters

As an NDIS SIL provider in Melbourne, we help participants live safely while developing independent living skills, life skills, and confidence. SIL supports align with the NDIS, providing capacity building to help participants live independently with a disability, while our experienced NDIS community support workers provide day-to-day guidance, assist with practical tasks, and encourage participants to build confidence in managing everyday activities.

  • Safe and supportive living environment
  • Assistance with personal care and daily routines
  • Skill development for independent living
  • Social inclusion and community engagement
  • Personalised support aligned with NDIS goals
  • Improved confidence, wellbeing, and autonomy

Our SIL Services in Melbourne

Personal Care & Daily Living Support

We assist participants with daily routines, hygiene, medication, and personal care tailored to individual needs. Our experienced NDIS personal care attendant and in-home disability support workers provide daily living support, home support, and care support services to ensure participants feel comfortable and supported in their living environment.

Personal Care Daily Living Support Independent Living NDIS Funded

Household & Domestic Assistance

Support includes meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, and home maintenance as part of our household tasks and home help care services. For participants who require NDIS home helps for the elderly, our team ensures a safe and functional living environment through reliable NDIS home supportive services.

Household Tasks Domestic Assistance Home Support NDIS SIL

Life Skills & Capacity Building

Participants receive guidance in budgeting, cooking, social skills, and problem-solving to increase independence, build independent living skills, and benefit from skill development and life skills development programs as part of NDIS capacity building.

Life Skills Development Capacity Building Independent Living Skills Skill Development

Community Access & Social Engagement

We provide support for attending social events, community programs, volunteering, and recreational activities. Our community support worker team also assists participants with NDIS travel assistance when they need support getting to appointments, activities, or community programs, promoting inclusive participation and helping participants stay connected with their community.

Community Access Social Participation NDIS Funded Inclusive Participation

How Our Support Workers Assist You

Our support workers deliver person-centred care and assistance tailored to each participant's SIL goals.

  • Develop personalised SIL plans
  • Provide hands-on support for daily tasks
  • Encourage skill-building and independence
  • Ensure safe, supportive, and empowering experiences

NDIS Funding for SIL

SIL funding is typically included under NDIS SIL and related daily living support categories:

  • Assistance with Daily Life
  • Supported Independent Living (SIL)
  • Capacity Building – Daily Living Skills

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in SIL support?

NDIS SIL Support includes daily living assistance, personal care, domestic support, life skills development, and community access.

Can SIL be short-term or long-term?

Yes, SIL can be part-time, full-time, or short-term depending on participant needs.

Are SIL supports funded by NDIS?

Yes, through SIL and related daily living support funding categories.

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