SIL
SIL support and housing
Support with everyday activities at home.
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Supported Living
Support to Live More Independently, Your Way
Home is where everyday life happens. Supported Independent Living (SIL) is designed to help people with disability manage daily routines at home, with support that respects how they want to live.
At Care Camp Australia, we take a person-centred approach, getting to know what matters to you so support fits your routines, preferences and goals. We welcome SIL enquiries from people in Melbourne and across Victoria.
Understanding SIL
Help with everyday life, in the place you call home.
Official NDIS SIL guidanceSupported Independent Living (SIL) is NDIS funding for support workers to help or supervise daily tasks at home. The support is based on a person’s needs and plan.
A worker may provide shared or individual support, depending on the person’s circumstances. SIL can help people build skills and live as independently as possible.
Everyday support
SIL support may cover day-to-day assistance at home. The exact arrangement depends on individual needs and agreed services.
Help with personal care, getting ready and the routines that shape each day.
Support with planning, preparing and sharing meals, and practising everyday skills.
Assistance with relevant household tasks that keep a home comfortable.
Encouragement to take on more of daily life yourself, at a pace that suits you.
Our approach
The aim is to make everyday support meaningful, respectful and relevant to the life each person wants to lead.
Support delivered with courtesy, privacy and respect for who you are.
Your preferences guide how, when and by whom support is provided.
Building the skills and confidence to do more of what you want to do.
Clear, honest conversations with you and the people you choose to involve.
Support shaped around your goals, not a standard routine.
Is SIL right for you?
SIL is one of several NDIS home and living supports. It may be worth exploring in some circumstances, while other options may suit others.
SIL suitability and funding depend on individual circumstances and are decided by the NDIA under applicable NDIS requirements.
Official NDIS SIL guidanceSIL and SDA
The two are often mentioned together, but they fund different things: one is support, the other is housing.
SIL
Support with everyday activities at home.
SDA
Specially designed housing for eligible participants.
Some participants have both SIL and SDA in their NDIS plans.
Official NDIS source What is specialist disability accommodation (SDA)?Getting started
A simple way to begin exploring Supported Independent Living.
Think about the help you need each day, and what you would like to do more of yourself.
Learn about SIL and the other NDIS home and living supports that may suit you.
Discuss your circumstances with your my NDIS contact or support coordinator.
Enquire with us about potential service availability for your situation.
Contacting Care Camp Australia does not confirm NDIS eligibility, funding approval or service availability, but it is a helpful way to start a conversation about your options.
FAQ
Can't find what you're looking for? Our team is happy to help.
Contact UsSIL means Supported Independent Living. It is funding for support workers to help or supervise day-to-day tasks at home, based on the person’s needs and NDIS plan. Read the official NDIS SIL guidance for current details.
Support may include help or supervision with personal care, meals, household tasks and daily routines. The arrangement depends on the person’s support needs, plan and agreed services.
If you are exploring Supported Independent Living for yourself or someone you support, Care Camp Australia welcomes the opportunity to hear what you are looking for.
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Appropriate supervision and support, matched to your assessed needs.
Where relevant, support with communication, relationships and everyday connections.
What is included depends on each person's assessed needs, their NDIS plan and the supports agreed with their provider.
No. SIL funding is for support, not rent or ordinary day-to-day costs such as groceries. Check the official NDIS SIL guidance for current information.
No. SIL funds support workers who help or supervise at home. Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) relates to the housing. Some people have both supports in their plans. Read about SDA for the official explanation.
The NDIA makes individual funding decisions under current rules. A provider cannot decide eligibility or promise funding. Current NDIS provider registration requirements also apply to SIL; read the current SIL provider registration requirements.
SIL may suit some people who need regular support at home. Other home and living options may better fit someone’s needs and preferences. Talk with your my NDIS contact or support coordinator about your choices.
Think about the support you need each day and discuss home and living options with your my NDIS contact or support coordinator. You can also contact Care Camp Australia to discuss your circumstances.
To check whether support is available in your area, contact us with your suburb. Care Camp Australia welcomes enquiries in Melbourne and across Victoria. Check Care Camp Australia Service Areas for details. Availability depends on your needs and our current capacity.