Guide to Supported Independent Living

What is Supported Independent Living?

Supported Independent Living, or SIL, is a term by NDIS that refers to accommodation for people with multiple or complex needs that includes person-centred support services.

Able Australia is a NDIS qualified provider of Supported Independent Living and Support Services for people with disabilities and older people.

At Able, our experienced staff provide support and supervision of daily tasks to assist you to reach your full potential. We will assist you to accomplish your goals and engage in the community if you so choose. SIL helps you to build your skills to live as independently as possible and live the life you choose.

We also provide support within your own home if required, so that you can live as comfortable as possible with the right support for you.

How do I get Supported Independent Living Funding?

Through NDIS. In your NDIS plan, you may have funding specifically for Supported Independent Living accommodation, in which you can decide which provider to choose for this service.

At Able, we will work with you and you supports to determine your level of assistance and find you a house that feels like a home.

For more detailed information about NDIS packages and SIL price guides, click here.

How can we support you?

To provide the most personalised support possible, we want to get to know you to understand your interests, likes/dislikes and goals for the future so that we can map out the best possible programs to support you at home.

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Making a house a home…

Whether you choose to live by yourself, or with others, we want to ensure that your new accommodation feels like a home. Able is committed to making your house accessible and suitable to your needs, while feeling as welcoming and homely as possible.

Check out this video below to see how we renovated our client Steve’s home to make it more accessible for his requirements.

Living in a wheelchair, Steve used to struggle getting round his home and completing daily tasks. Now, we’ve updated Steve’s kitchen and bathroom so that he can feel more independent in his home.