Supported Independent Living (SIL) for Blindness & Low Vision
When Supported Independent Living suits Blindness & Low Vision, what SIL funds, and how to get it into your NDIS plan.
Supported Independent Living (SIL) funds the day-to-day help someone needs to live in their own home. For many people with Blindness & Low Vision who need support across the day and night, SIL is the backbone of independent living. This guide explains when SIL suits Blindness & Low Vision, what it funds, and how to get it into a plan.
Is SIL right for Blindness & Low Vision?
Blindness and low vision encompass a spectrum of visual impairment from mild reduction in visual acuity or visual field loss through to total blindness. The World Health Organization defines low vision as best-corrected…
What SIL funds (and what it doesn't)
SIL pays for the support workers who help you in your home, based on a roster of care matched to your assessed needs. It does not pay your rent or the building itself — that's covered by your income or, for eligible…
How SIL is funded
SIL sits in your Core budget. Because it's high-cost, the NDIA looks closely at the evidence:
Getting SIL into a plan for Blindness & Low Vision
Start by getting a functional assessment that shows the level of daily support Blindness & Low Vision requires, and set a home-and-living goal. A support coordinator can help you gather quotes and evidence and connect…