Supported Independent Living
(SIL) Funding – Easy Read Guide
Supported Independent Living (SIL) is money from the NDIS to help people with disability live as independently as possible. It pays for support workers to help you with daily tasks at home.
SIL helps with things like:
Personal care (e.g., showering, dressing).
Cooking meals and grocery shopping.
Cleaning and household tasks.
Building skills to manage your home.
Staying safe and healthy.
SIL is for people who need a lot of help every day because of their disability. It is best for people who:
Live in a shared home with others (e.g., with housemates).
Need support workers available day and night.
Rent (private rentals, public housing or board)
Bills, or groceries (these are separate).
The cost of the house itself (this is called SDA – Specialist Disability Accommodation).
Your NDIS Plan: SIL funding can be applied for as part of your NDIS plan.
Support Workers: A support provider (registered organisation) sends workers to help you at home.
Your Choice: You help decide where you live, who you live with, and what support you need.
How to get SIL Funding
Assessment: An Occupational therapist can access what support you need daily.
Choose a Provider: Work with us, your support coordinator or planner to pick a support provider that fits your needs.
Key Things to Know
You’re in control: You help decide how your support works.
Flexible: Support changes as your needs change.
Teamwork: Support workers, your family, your providers and the NDIS work together to help you.
Need more help?
Ask your NDIS planner, support coordinator, or book a consult with us today. We can help you apply for Housing support or accommodation, explore your options or walk through with you each step of the way.
📌 Remember: SIL is about giving you the right support to live your life your way!
Conflict of Interest in
Disability Services
A conflict of interest can happen when the same company provides both where you live (Specialist Disability Accommodation – SDA) and supports you to live independently (Supported Independent Living – SIL). This could happen:
If your SIL provider who helps you live independently has a partnership with your housing provider.
If your care provider also owns your housing.
If one company does both.
The company might think about their own needs, like keeping customers or making money, instead of what’s best for you.
Examples of Conflict of Interest:
- Feeling Pressured: You might feel like you must pick the SIL provider your SDA provider wants, even if it’s not right for you.
- Limited Choices: Your provider might not tell you about all your choices, so you stay with them.
- Lack of Clarity: Providers might not clearly explain their roles, making it hard to understand your options.
- Unclear Agreements: Separate agreements for SDA and SIL help you understand who does what.
- Internal Conflicts: Using their own staff to decide your care level can be a conflict.
How to Avoid Conflicts of Interest:
- Separate Services: Keep housing and support services separate for more choice and control.
- Transparency: Providers should be clear about any connections with other companies.
- Clear Agreements: Have separate service agreements that explain roles, responsibilities, and your rights.
- Freedom of Choice: You should choose your providers independently, and your choices should be respected.
- Independent Advice: Access to independent help ensures you make informed decisions.
- NDIS Standards: Providers must manage and avoid conflicts of interest according to NDIS rules.
We help manage any conflicts of interest that might come up, even those that just seem like conflicts. Our goal is to make everything clear and simple so you can understand all your housing options.
With the right information and support, you can make decisions that are best for you, ensuring your rights and choices are honoured at every turn.
