Supported Independent Living is an NDIS support that funds the workers who help you live in your own home. It's about the support, not the building.
What SIL typically covers
- Help with personal care — showering, dressing, medication prompts.
- Everyday household tasks — cooking, cleaning, laundry.
- Getting to appointments and community activities.
- Overnight support (sleepover or active) where funded.
- Coordination of your daily plan with allied-health supports.
What SIL does not cover
- Rent, mortgage or capital costs of the dwelling.
- Clinical services (nursing, therapy) — those sit under other supports.
- Short-term or medium-term accommodation (STA/MTA).
How SIL is arranged
A SIL provider prepares a roster and a support plan that reflects your goals and assessed needs. In a shared home, one provider typically covers the whole household, with rostered day support and overnight cover as required. The provider is responsible for staffing, escalation and continuity.
Frequently asked questions
- Who decides my SIL funding?
- The NDIA, informed by evidence of your daily support needs — usually via a Home & Living request supported by allied-health reports.
- Does SIL only apply in shared homes?
- No. SIL can be delivered in a single-occupancy dwelling with drop-in or overnight support, though the shared-home model is the most common.