What Is SIL? A Complete Guide to Supported Independent Living Under the NDIS
What Does SIL Stand For? SIL stands for Supported Independent Living. It's an NDIS-funded support for participants with higher support needs who require help at home some or all of the time — including, for many participants, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Rather than funding accommodation itself, SIL funds the support services delivered inside a participant's home. A support worker helps with day-to-day tasks, and depending on how much assistance a person needs, that support may be shared among housemates or provided one-on-one. What Is SIL Designed to Do? SIL exists to help people with disability live as independently as possible while still building their skills over time. It isn't just "help" in a passive sense — it's structured around two goals: supporting daily living and developing greater independence. What Does SIL Funding Cover? SIL is one of several NDIS home and living support options, and it typically includes: Personal care tasks – sh...