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If you need extra support to stay in your home, you could benefit from supported independent living (SIL). This government-subsidised service provides the assistance you need to continue living in your home, helping you with daily activities, such as personal care, meal preparation, and taking medications.
However, NDIS SIL goes beyond regular care: it also helps you build your skills, enabling you to overcome challenges and live a life closer to the one you want. In other words, it permits you to live life to the fullest.
The level of support you receive will depend on your situation and individual needs. As SIL providers, we can adjust the assistance you receive and adapt your programme over time. Our team works closely with you individually to design everything, from your daily living schedule to educational goals and employment.
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Our supported independent living is a form of personal support. Supports can help you with various daily tasks, such as preparing a meal or personal care, enabling you to live as independently as possible.
The SIL NDIS offers depends on your disability and higher support needs. The organisation decides the amount of help you require, from short occasion visits to round-the-clock care, seven days a week.
We can provide NDIS-supported independent living whether you live by yourself or with other participants in the programme. We can correspondingly advise on other home and living supports if SIL is not the best option.
Under independent supported living, you decide on your accommodation. As a supported living service, we can assist you whether you live in shared housing, alone, or with other people who are not participants in the scheme.
The services we provide depend on NDIS funding criteria. These can include:
Under NDIS independent living, you decide on the level of care and support you require. NDIS facilitates more support than regular care, enabling you to live the best life possible. It goes beyond merely meeting your basic needs, taking a more holistic approach, ensuring you can live life to the fullest, and continuing to develop as a person. Everything is tailored to set you on an upward path, regardless of any disabilities or health issues.
Supported independent living (SIL) arrangements occur when you live alone or in shared accommodation and receive support from us. While NDIS professionals will determine whether you require SIL and how much support you should receive, you can benefit as a participant in the scheme if you are:
Switching from a conventional life to a supported independent living program involves significant changes. The support you receive builds on established care practices, providing a holistic approach that helps you get the most from life. Personal development is an essential component of the process, enabling you to live life more on your terms.
The benefits of choosing the supported independent living NDIS offers can be substantial. Many participants find our support transforms their lives, enabling them to live better than ever.
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Our support helps you improve your quality of life in numerous ways. With us, you can enjoy more privacy, dignity, independence, and respect while remaining comfortable in your home or existing accommodation. You can live where you want without worrying about moving around or constantly trying to find the next tranche of support.
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SIL supports also enable you to get more control over your life. You decide how much support you require and when you receive it. You also choose who provides it. This power means you can switch to us at any time to obtain a better service.
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The most uplifting aspect of SIL is how it helps you achieve your goals and aspirations. It recognises that human beings need progress and purpose in their lives just as much as having their basic needs met.
As such, our team works closely with you to help you achieve the things you want in life. Team members with specialist training move you towards your ambitions, regardless of whether they are large or small. Working towards aspirations changes your outlook and enables you to live purposefully in a way that means the most to you.
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Finally, we can help you with a broad range of activities as supported independent living providers that go beyond those performed by regular carers. You can get help with budgeting, socialising and attending community events on a timetable that suits you.
Under SIL, where you live is entirely up to you. As a participant, you have complete control over the services you use.
This aspect of SIL can be empowering but requires you to make choices. Here are some of your options.
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One option is to live with housemates. You can be a resident with people similar to you in terms of interests, life stage, and level of NDIS support.
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Another option is to live by yourself. This accommodation is suitable if you love living at home but need support nearby. Our team can help with regular household chores to keep everything neat and tidy, allowing you to continue living in the same way as before.
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You can also live in short-term accommodation (STA) if you want an out-of-home break. These options are ideal for anyone looking for a home away from home.
Our STAs are safe and high-quality and provide a much-needed change of scenery if you can’t leave the house as much as you would like. For many, spending time with new people away from their familiar environment can feel like a breath of fresh air.
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Finally, you might choose a disability home if you have very high support needs. These facilities provide around-the-clock assistance on-site, helping you feel safe and independent.
Choosing suitable accommodation can be challenging because each option offers unique benefits. Fortunately, we can work closely with you to guide your decision-making.
For many people, living independently at home is the best option. Those with less profound needs may prefer to stay in their regular accommodation, whether with friends and family or alone.
Living solo has various perks, including:
However, you might prefer living with others. Benefits include:
As you begin exploring all our supported living accommodations, you’ll notice a broad selection of options available in the area. Because of this, you can choose housing in your preferred neighbourhood, depending on your preferences, whether you want somewhere secluded and surrounded by trees or more open with views of the city.
Specialist disability accommodation (STA) is purpose-built for those who require specific arrangements to manage their disability. Our team supports you to find safe, high-quality accommodation you feel comfortable calling home. Accommodation has built-in features that assist with various forms of disability already pre-installed, enabling you to live more independently and confidently.
If you want to obtain NDIS SIL, we can help you. While the NDIS requests various information for those desiring to become participants in the scheme, our team can help you collect the documents and testimonials required to help you obtain any entitlements.
During the application process, the NDIS will ask about your current situation, goals, and aspirations. Independent assessors will also want to know where you live now, any planned moves in the future, your existing supports, and your independent living skills, and how you can build on them. You will need to provide any relevant reports or diagnoses from registered allied health professionals or behavioural support practitioners to help them determine your functional capacity and the quantity of care you need.
Whether you must take an assessment depends on the level of information the NDIS receives. If officials feel they can’t categorise your case, they will invite you for an appraisal. A professional will then find out what your support needs are.
The NDIS decides whether SIL is right for you based on various sources of information, including your roster of care, medical reports, and statements from friends and family. The level of support will depend on the balance of evidence presented and your strict disability needs.
Working with Disability Services as your SIL provider could transform your life. Our team provides the support suite to live your best life. You can get help with domestic chores, accessing community events, and even embarking on new projects. It’s all part of the service.
Working with us, you’ll get access to top professionals who can provide the holistic style of service SIL demands. Our team will work day and night to ensure you receive a high level of care, regardless of your needs.
Disability Services is a well-known care provider that has supported thousands of people with their supported independent living arrangements, and we can assist you or your loved ones, too. Our integrated approach to SIL aims to find the best resolution for everyone involved, prioritising safety and quality of life above all else. We strive to get to know your personal preferences so that you can receive the best possible service.
While SIL is a holistic approach to care, it doesn’t include everything. For example, you do not get assistance with basic living expenses, such as groceries, rent and lodging costs, and utilities directly. However, you may be able to claim these expenses through other support systems and channels.
SIL also does not cover paid personal support when admitted to the hospital or taken into custody. Again, you may have to receive these services through another system.
Under the independent living options NDIS recommends, you could be living with any number of other individuals. However, we will always consult with you on your preferences. Under SIL, it is your choice how many people you want to share accommodation with.
If you become sick during SIL, an independent living support worker from our team will help you attend any medical appointments and take medication as prescribed. If you require additional treatment, they will take you to the relevant location.
