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Live Independently with the Right Support
Supported Independent Living (SIL) is support provided in a participant’s home, with a focus on safe, person-centred and consistent support that respects the participant’s rights, dignity, choices, will and preferences. Home Care Experts supports participants through trained and assessed workers, with structured practice governance, supervision and ongoing competency development.
Supported Independent Living (SIL) is an NDIS support for people who need a higher level of assistance to live independently at home. It can include support during the day and overnight, depending on your needs and NDIS plan.
SIL focuses on helping you develop the skills and confidence to live independently while receiving the daily support you need. This can include assistance with everyday routines, personal care, household tasks and skill development, to help you work towards your goals and take part in your community.
SIL in simple terms: personalised support in your home to help you live independently. It does not cover the cost of your accommodation, rent or everyday household expenses.
Every person's journey is different. That's why we create flexible support arrangements based on your goals, routines, cultural preferences and level of independence.
Whether you need a few hours of support each day or 24 hour assistance, our team works with you, your family and your broader support network to develop a support plan that can change as your needs change.
Our focus is on supporting you to build skills, increase independence and keep choice and control over your daily life.
Depending on your goals and NDIS plan, Supported Independent Living may include assistance with:
Registered Nurses oversee medication management and liaise with your GP.
Where required, we work alongside Behaviour Support Practitioners to implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans safely, consistently and respectfully.
Important: Our SIL supports are delivered by trained and competent support workers who follow evidence-informed practices and participant-specific care plans. Supports are delivered safely, consistently and in line with each participant’s needs, goals and preferences.
Supported Independent Living funding covers your disability supports, not your everyday living expenses. SIL does not pay for:
We believe quality support is about more than meeting daily needs. It's about helping people build confidence, independence and meaningful lives. When you choose Home Care Experts, you can expect:
We work in partnership with you to create personalised supports that help you work towards your goals, build independence and enjoy everyday life.
Person Centred. Goal Focused. Built Around You.
Our SIL journey is centred around you. We work with you, your family and your support network (where appropriate) to plan personalised supports that help you build independence, confidence and safety.
Every SIL journey begins with getting to know you, not just your support needs. Our Intake Team works with you, your family, your Support Coordinator and health professionals (where applicable) to understand your:
Our Service Manager becomes your key point of contact and works with you to plan support that fits your lifestyle. Together, we develop a personalised plan that considers:
Where appropriate, we work with your family, guardians or nominees, Support Coordinator, allied health professionals and medical team. Your voice remains central throughout.
We don't simply fill shifts. We aim to match support workers who are the right fit for you, based on:
Where possible, you'll have the opportunity to meet and choose the support workers who become part of your regular team. Before supports begin, support workers are briefed on your support plan, routines, preferences, communication style, goals and any specific support requirements, and receive training relevant to your needs.
Starting SIL is a significant change, whether you are moving into shared accommodation or receiving supports in your existing home. Before your first shift, we plan:
Our support is ongoing and adapts as your needs change. Our support workers provide respectful, person-centred assistance to help you live safely, independently and in a way that works for you:
Our Service Manager regularly reviews your supports, gathers your feedback and works with you so your plan keeps meeting your needs, including progress towards your goals, changes in your circumstances and opportunities to build greater independence.
No. SIL and SDA are different NDIS supports that can work together but serve different purposes.
SIL is the support you receive. It funds support that helps you manage daily living tasks, build skills and live as independently as possible.
SDA is the home. It funds housing with accessibility features for people with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs.
Some participants receive both SIL and SDA, while others receive only one, depending on their needs and NDIS plan. Home Care Experts is not an SDA provider, but we work alongside SDA providers and can help with SDA vacancies.
Yes, Choice and control are central to the NDIS. You'll be involved in decisions about your living arrangements and support, including who you live with, and existing residents are consulted before someone new moves in.
Yes. You can choose the registered SIL provider that best meets your needs, and you can change providers at any time.
Yes. From 1 July 2026, Supported Independent Living can only be delivered by providers registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
Building skills, confidence and capacity is one of the key goals of Supported Independent Living. Your supports are planned around your goals and reviewed regularly, so they can change as your independence grows.
Whether you're exploring SIL for the first time or looking for a provider that understands your goals, our team can explain your home and living options and work with you on a personalised support plan that aligns with your NDIS funding and goals.
Contact Home Care Experts to learn more about our Supported Independent Living services.
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