SIL Accommodation Sydney

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is a shared living arrangement of 2 to 7 NDIS participants, with 24/7 support in a home environment. SIL supports people with disability who need help with daily life tasks. Each resident is funded individually and the funding reflects their individual and shared support in the home.

Supports nurture personal growth in a safe and supportive environment, with the goal of building your independence at home and connecting you with your local community.

Better In-Home Care will tailor a support plan that equips you with the skills you need to live independently. Our experienced carers can help with:

• Personal care such as showering
• Cooking and preparing meals
• Medication assistance
• Household chores and shopping
• Transport and learning to catch public transport
• Daily skills training and community participation
• Getting to medical appointments and recreation activities

The NDIA has set criteria to access SIL funding based on 'reasonable and necessary' supports. To be eligible a participant must:

• Provide evidence that they are unable to live without 24/7 supports. This is identified through a Functional Assessment Report (FAR) completed by an Allied Health professional.
• Provide an Identifying Housing Solutions report.

Eligibility must also take into account informal supports provided by family, carers, networks and the community, and be effective and beneficial to the participant. BIHC can support you in determining your eligibility for funding.

Funding for SIL begins only once your eligibility has been determined and you have found a home and housemates to move in with. Once these steps are complete we can support you to submit your funding request to the NDIA for approval.

Our friendly team will help you find the right home and housemates and guide you through every step of the process.

SIL funding depends on the level of care required and is categorised as standard or complex. Your NDIS funding covers support needs only. It does not include:

• Rent for the home
• Day-to-day living expenses such as food and activities
• Items covered in other sections of the NDIS Price Guide, such as assistive technology, transport, day programs and work

Additional costs can be found in the NDIS Price List. Contact us for details of Better In-Home Care resident rent and service fees.

You will share your home with housemates who have been matched to suit your personality, hobbies, interests and support needs. We offer homes with 3-5 bedrooms as well as independent units with shared common areas.

Yes - all residents and families have a say in what life looks like in their home. Decisions are made together, based on individual and group needs.

Traditional model: the service provider leases or owns an affordable housing property.

Rental leased by families: a rental property is leased by families for the residents and Better In-Home Care delivers 24/7 supports.

Gift: a home is gifted or bequeathed to Better In-Home Care for the purpose of Supported Independent Living.