The important thing to understand up front
SIL is support, not housing. The dwelling might be SDA, community housing, a private rental or a family home — SIL is the support hours that let you live there as independently as possible. Getting this distinction right avoids months of looking in the wrong place.
What SIL typically covers
- Help with personal care — showering, dressing, medication.
- Cooking, cleaning, laundry and household routines.
- Community access and getting to appointments.
- Overnight support (active or sleepover) where funded.
- Coordination of your daily plan with allied health and other supports.
How SIL is typically arranged in a shared SDA home
When several participants share an SDA home, SIL is almost always delivered by one provider across the household — otherwise support workers would be tripping over each other. That doesn't remove your right to choose; it means changes need household alignment. See Can I choose my SIL provider?.
Housemate matching
In shared arrangements the fit between housemates matters as much as the building. Good SIL providers put real effort into matching — routines, communication styles, interests, sleep patterns and cultural fit — because a mismatched household is expensive and unsettling for everyone. See how housemate matching works.
SDA Listings is not a SIL provider. We help you find and connect with SDA dwellings — SIL is arranged separately with your chosen support provider.
Frequently asked questions
- What does SIL actually pay for?
- SIL funds the daily support workers who help you live in your home — help with personal care, cooking, medication, community access and overnight support as required. It doesn't pay for the dwelling itself.
- Do I need to live in an SDA home to get SIL?
- No. SIL can be delivered in an SDA home, a shared rental, community housing or many other settings. SDA and SIL are separate NDIS supports.
- Can I choose my SIL provider?
- In most cases, yes. If you're moving into a shared home where SIL is already delivered by one provider, changing SIL provider is possible but usually requires the whole household and the SDA provider to be aligned. See the linked SIL guide for how the arrangement typically works.