Supported Independent Living

Your circumstances and needs are unique and your choice of how you live should be yours! At Able Australia our Supported Independent Living services are here to give you:

  • Peace of mind
  • practical support, and
  • the confidence to live life on your terms.  

We’ll support you to workout how you want to live and provide the support you need to ensure daily life is safe, supported and fun. 

Because you deserve Better Days, Every Day!

So, with Supported Independent Living we can support you with…

  • Building your program plan: defining your goals, interests and the things you love doing. 
  • Visiting friends and building community connections
  • Getting out into the community: from bowling and movies to shopping and the gym. 
  • Attending appointments and follow-ups
  • Filling out forms and communicating with services
  • Keeping the house organised: cleaning, cooking and everyday living tasks. 

We can support you to build skills to strengthen your independence, including

  • Managing money and bills. 
  • Visiting friends and building community connections
  • Developing social skills asking questions and sharing information
  • Navigating public trasnport
  • And more..

Enquire today to discover how we can best support you.

Find the right home and the right support for you

With Able Australia, finding the right independent supported living accommodation is not just about finding a house. It’s about having a supportive home that feels safe, comfortable, and right for you.

You’ll work closely with one of our coordinators, who will:

  • Understand your needs and preferences.
  • Personalise supports so they fit your life.
  • Make sure you’re matched with the right home and services.

Browse our current vacancies and take the next step toward a place you can call home.

Leila is living life on her terms

Leila leads a very active life. Whether she’s at the pool, the gym, or shopping with friends, she’s always on the move.

“The best place I love the most is my house, my home, my accommodation,” she says. “I’m independent. I do all my own washing… tidy my bedroom and do my own shopping.”

With support from Able Australia support workers, whom she says are “like a family”, she has the confidence to step out and live the life she chooses!
Ready to create your own story like Leila? Talk to us today.

Supported Independent Living: Our current SIL vacancies

Able Australia’s Supported Independent Living homes are thoughtfully designed to make sure you live safely and comfortably, and move around easily in your own home. Whether you want to live in a home with housemates who are social or like to keep to themselves we have a range of vacancies to suit your needs and goals.

Some current vacancies in supported accommodation: 

VIEW OUR CURRENT SUPPORTED HOME VACANCIES
CLICK HERE TO VIEW MOSAIC SUPPORT SERVICES SIL VACANCIES
For more information on Supported Independent Living, please call 1300 225 369.

Download the Supported Independent Living information sheet

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Supported Independent Living (SIL) is NDIS-funded support that supports you to live the life you want, in a home that is yours. If you want to live alone or with other people, be close to family, or have space for your pets or a veggie garden, we’ll help you find the home that’s right for you. It’s about having the right people by your side to make everyday life safe, supported and fun. 

With Able Australia’s SIL services this could include support…

  • At home: cooking, cleaning and personal tasks.
  • Socialising: hanging out with friends, going to the movies and other places. 
  • Doing ‘life’ admin: Filling in forms and getting to appointments
  • Out and about: catching public transport
  • And more…

You choose what your day looks like, so you always feels safe, confident and in control. 

Contact us to learn more about how SIL could support your goals. 

This is one of the most common questions we hear: What is the difference between SDA and SIL?

  • Supported Independent Living (SIL): Refers to the support and services you receive to live independently. These supports are flexible and not tied to a specific house.
  • Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA): Refers to the home itself. SDA homes are built to meet strict design standards and provide accessibility, liveability, and safety for people with higher support needs.

Able Australia is both a registered SIL and SDA provider, so you can access supported living services and a home that’s right for you, all in one place.

Have questions about SIL or SDA? Contact us to talk through your options

Supported independent living is typically for adults with higher support needs, who need some level of support at home all the time. This includes overnight care in most cases and is commonly used in shared living situations.

It’s important to make sure you’re receiving the right level of support to live the life you choose.

If you think you may be eligible for Supported Independent Living services, the first step is to undergo an NDIS functional assessment. This determines what level and type of support you might need.

From there, Able Australia can make a support plan and a roster of care. Remember, SIL will cover personal care and support you get out and about. But it doesn’t cover basic costs of living, such as rent, utility bills and groceries. You are responsible for those costs.

SIL can help cover

SIL doesn’t cover
  • Personal care
  • Support for daily tasks such as cooking and cleaning
  • Assistance getting to appointments and taking any medication
  • Travel to get to your activities
  • Costs of groceries
  • Rent, board or lodging costs
  • Utilities (power bills, water bills, etc)
  • Any support not related to your disability

Able Australia is a registered SIL provider and we can guide you through the process of applying for funding. Give us a call and we’d love to talk to you! 

You can also find more information on the NDIS website.

SIL includes support with daily tasks, like personal care, cleaning and cooking. The goal is for you to live as independently as possible, while building your skills. 

There are other services you can access if you live alone or don’t require support every day. 

Individualised Living Options (ILO) let you choose the home you live in and set up supports in the way that best suits you. It looks a little different for every person but can assist ou with in-home services as well as support outside the home for things like shopping and catching up with friends. 

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Current Vacancies.

We currently have several Supported Living Accommodation vacancies at Able Australia. If you are interested in finding out more about them please click on the link below.

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Getting Involved.

You can support Able Australia in many ways. From donations to fundraising activities, every contribution you make is valuable. Every dollar goes toward making a million better days for our clients.

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Deafblind Services.

The programs within our Deafblind Services are specifically designed for those with dual sensory loss or impairment, including a recreation program and communication guides.

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