Supported Independent Living
Supporting people to live independently
Supported Independent Living, or SIL, is the NDIS term for in-home support services that assist individuals with daily tasks.
The NDIS can fund in-home and community supports to help you develop your independent living skills and achieve your desired lifestyle. At CSBS we believe in a person-centered approach, collaborating with you to design a support plan that aligns with your needs and preferences.
Supported Independent Living (SIL) is all about empowering you. We offer a wide range of support, including:
- Managing your tenancy: Finding the right co-tenants or living space
- Daily living tasks: Assistance with household chores, meal preparation, and errands
- Personal care: Showering, dressing, grooming, and medication management
- Learning new skills: Building confidence and independence through skills development
- Community engagement: Participating in activities and fostering social connections
- A Support Team Tailored to You
At CSBS We believe in co-designing your support plan with your active involvement. You can participate in reviewing applications, shortlisting candidates, and even interviewing potential team members.
A SIL support team that matches you
The workers who provide your supports are as important as the supports themselves, so we will ask you what qualities you want and skills you need in your support team.
You may want a person of similar age, or a person from your cultural background, or someone with similar interests and values. You may need a person with a car to transport you and your wheelchair, or your shopping, or safely take you on outings in the community.
Your preferences will help us to search for and recruit the right people for your support team.
Co-designing supports with you means you can be as involved as you want in the selection of your support team. You can read applications, be involved in shortlisting applicants, and sit in on interviews – the choice is yours.
How can we help with your Supported Independent Living?
Supported Independent Living FAQ’s
What is Supported independent living (SIL)?
SIL is a type of support that helps you with daily tasks around your home so you can:
- Be independent: Live more independently and build your confidence.
- Learn new skills: Acquire new skills and develop your abilities.
Who is Supported independent living for?
SIL is designed for participants who need ongoing support throughout most of the day. Many participants who receive SIL funding live in shared accommodation with other participants who also receive SIL.
What does SIL funding cover?
SIL funding covers the cost of a support person to assist you with:
- Personal care: Tasks like showering, getting dressed, and grooming.
- Daily living: Activities such as eating, cooking meals, and keeping your home tidy.
What Doesn’t SIL funding Cover?
SIL funding does not include costs like:
- Rent: The rental payments for your accommodation.
- Groceries: The cost of food and other household essentials.
Am I eligible for SIL funding?
To qualify for our Supported Independent Living services, you must meet the following requirements:
- Have an NDIS plan with funding for Supported Independent Living
- Be over the age of 18
- Be able to live in shared accommodation with others or be funded for 1:1 SIL supports
- Require 24/7 support
How do you get SIL funding included in your plan?
The NDIS aims to fund the most appropriate home and living support option that will benefit you both now and in the future. The funded supports should work together to address your disability support needs.
When assessing funding options, the NDIS considers whether the supports will:
- Help you pursue your goals
- Improve or maintain your ability to perform tasks with less support
- Reduce or maintain your need for one-on-one support
- Foster better connections with family, community, health services, education, and employment
- Based on this information, the NDIS will determine if SIL or other home and living supports meet the NDIS funding criteria.
What types of supports can I receive with SIL funding in my NDIS plan?
CSBS provides supported independent living options for people with disability and offer assistance with daily life activities for people at home and in the community – these include:
- managing personal care such as showering, bathing, dressing, and toileting
- managing oral hygiene
- planning meals, including cooking, and safely eating meals and drinking liquids
- attending appointments
- shopping and paying bills
- engaging in local community activities
- being safe, with qualified first aid, mental health first aid, and CPR officers
- over night support including, sleepover and active sleepover shifts
How many people can I share supports with?
If you live with more than two other participants, there may be instances where you share support workers. This means that one disability support worker might assist two participants, including you, or two support workers might support a group of four participants, including yourself.
Will CSBS increase prices in case of a SIL vacancy?
CSBS will not increase your price in the event of a SIL Vacancy. We will work very hard to ensure the vacancy is filled, however, so that we can continue to provide supports for you and your housemates.
How will CSBS determine the level of Supports you need?
CSBS is proudly guided by the person-led approach, this means we work with you to co-design your supports. We will use our 4D model to workshop alongside you to discover, design, deliver and develop your supports. You can learn more about this process - HERE.
Can CSBS support people with high and complex needs in a SIL home?
We deliver high intensity daily personal activities (HIDPA) for people at home and in the community, including for people who have:
- diabetes
- nutrition
- epilepsy and high risk seizures
- complex wounds and pressure injuries
- medication administered by subcutaneous injections
- complex bowel problems
- a tracheostomy
- a stoma
- a urinary catheter
- a ventilator
- dysphagia and swallowing and eating difficulties, including PEG and tube feeding
Can CSBS support people with mobility issues?
Yes. We support people to access all parts of their home and community. We are experienced in supporting people with their mobility, including using a wheelchair and assistance in and out of bed and the bathroom with hoists.
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