Supported Independent Living (SIL)

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is an NDIS-funded support designed for participants with higher support needs who require assistance or supervision throughout the day and overnight (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) to live safely and as independently as possible in their home. SIL funds the support workers, not the accommodation itself. Advanced Care Network (ACN) is a registered SIL provider.

Purpose of Supported Independent Living (SIL)

ACN SIL services aims to:

• Support participants to live in their own home or a shared living arrangement.
• Build skills for greater independence.
• Assist with daily activities that the participant cannot complete independently.
• Promote choice, control, dignity, and community participation.

What SIL typically includes

Depending on the participant's NDIS plan, SIL supports may include:

• Personal care (showering, dressing, grooming, toileting)
• Medication assistance and monitoring
• Meal planning and preparation
• Household cleaning and laundry
• Budgeting and shopping assistance
• Support with appointments and transport
• Behaviour support implementation (where applicable)
• Overnight support (active or sleepover)
• Development of independent living skills
• Assistance with social and community participation

What SIL does not include

SIL funding generally does not pay for:

• Rent or mortgage
• Utility bills
• Groceries and personal expenses
• Home modifications (funded separately if approved)
• Clinical healthcare services funded by the health system