Supported Independent Living (SIL)
Welcome to Your Best Life Independent Living, offering tailored SIL services for your independence.
Supported Independent Living (SIL) empowers people with disability to live independently with tailored support for daily activities.
We provide personalised care, a dedicated team, and seamless access to resources, ensuring a smooth, stress-free journey to confident, independent living.
What is Supported Independent Living (SIL)?
Your Best Life Independent Living is a Supported Independent Living (SIL) provider on the Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Moreton and Gympie regions. SIL refers to the funding provided by the NDIA to pay for supports in and outside of the home for everyday activities. These supports may include assistance with household tasks, personal care, accessing appointments, grocery shopping, going to a restaurant, medical appointments, and being transported to social and community-based activities.
SIL funding also includes support, supervision and/or prompting provided by support workers to enable NDIS participants to develop their daily living skills to be as independent as possible in everyday life.
SIL can be offered in multiple settings such as group homes, rental homes, public housing, participants’ own homes, or in a Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) with staffed 24/7 support in-house.
Who Is Eligible For Supported Independent Living Funding?
NDIS participants who require daily support to live outside the family home, and whose support needs cannot be met through mainstream services alone, may be eligible for SIL funding. Eligibility is assessed by the NDIA and typically requires evidence of support needs, goals related to independent living, and an assessment of the most appropriate and cost-effective support model. A support coordinator can assist with preparing the evidence required for an SIL assessment.
How Do I Get Supported Independent Living In My NDIS Plan?
To get SIL included in an NDIS plan, a participant generally follows these steps: (1) Work with a support coordinator or allied health professional to gather evidence of support needs. (2) Complete a 28-day rostering trial where required to demonstrate support requirements. (3) Submit a SIL quote from a registered provider to the NDIA for approval. (4) The NDIA reviews the request and includes SIL funding in the plan if approved. (5) The participant moves into an approved SIL arrangement with their chosen provider.
Can I Choose My Own SIL Provider?
Yes, NDIS participants have the right to choose their own Supported Independent Living provider. Participants can compare registered SIL providers in their area based on location, vacancy availability, staffing ratios, and compatibility with their goals and lifestyle. Changing SIL providers is also possible, though it involves a transition process coordinated with the NDIA and the incoming provider.
How Is SIL Different From Renting A Private Home?
SIL is a support funding type, not a housing product. A person receiving SIL lives in accommodation which may be rented privately, owned, or provided as Specialist Disability Accommodation and separately receives funded support workers to assist with daily living. The SIL funding pays for the supports, not the rent or mortgage. Participants in SIL arrangements still pay standard rental costs, which may be subsidised through Commonwealth Rent Assistance or SDA funding if applicable.
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How Does SIL Work?
To access SIL services, you must have a current NDIS plan that includes Supported Independent Living funding. The amount of NDIS funding will depend on the degree of reasonable and necessary supports the participant needs. The SIL funding will be based on the quote from the SIL provider and any supporting documentation assessment report from an allied health professional.
Eligibility for Supported Independent Living benefits requires proof that you are unable to live without reasonable and necessary 24/7 supports. It is crucial that the supportive environment is beneficial, effective, and customised to the individual’s needs.
Why Choose Your Best Life Independent Living's SIL Services?
Your Best Life Independent Living will work closely with participants to find out what “home” means to you. Whether participants live in their own homes or rent private homes, we actively provide support by implementing the service that suits them and provides the highest quality of support throughout the process.
Are you looking for a SIL provider? Contact us today. (07) 5293 9020
Why Live Independently With Our SIL Services?
SIL supports people. But there are many SIL providers, so finding the right one can be tricky.
With Your Best Life Independent Living, you can start living independently today without giving up the extra support you need in your daily life! Our team will guide you throughout the service planning and implementation process.
What SIL Services Does Your Best Life Independent Living Offer?
Our SIL services include:
- Our approach to working with you starts with discovering what “home” means to you. We consult with you and the other key people in your life.
- Working with you to help make connections with other NDIS participants and your informal/formal supports in order to become an active member of your local community or community of interests.
- 24/7 support is available and on call staff at all times for any emergencies that arise.
- Flexible and responsive services tailored to the individual.
- Access to positive behaviour support specialists, Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSP), and Behaviour Support Strategies (BSS) authoring, training and implementation through our specialist partner Mindcare Mental Health Services.
BLOG: Supporting NDIS Participants in Hospital: A Pathway to Community Living
Many NDIS participants stay in hospital longer than necessary due to a lack of suitable housing and support. YBLDHS helps facilitate smooth transitions by working with hospitals, Queensland Health, and NDIS stakeholders.
Our Services:
✔ SIL & SDA – Supported housing options
✔ Leased Accommodation – Secure tenancies for non-SDA participants
✔ Allied Health Support – Nursing, behaviour support, and assessments
✔ Community Participation – Programs to build independence
We ensure the right supports are in place before discharge, reducing hospital pressures and improving lives.
Need help leaving hospital? Contact us today for a confidential chat.
BLOG: Success Stories: Making a Difference
A client with complex needs spent eight months in hospital due to a lack of suitable housing. With our support, they transitioned into a fully accessible SIL home with 24/7 care, regaining independence and social connections.
Where We Help:
📍 Brisbane | Moreton Bay | Sunshine Coast | Noosa | Gympie
With strong local networks, we provide tailored housing and support solutions.
Ready to leave the hospital? Contact us today for a confidential chat.
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Are you ready to discover what the best home could mean to you? Contact us at (07) 5293 9020. Or get in touch with us online to let us know how we can make the best independent living option happen for you.
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