Supported Independent Living (SIL) for Dissociative Identity Disorder
When Supported Independent Living suits Dissociative Identity Disorder, 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 Dissociative Identity Disorder who need support across the day and night, SIL is the backbone of independent living. This guide explains when SIL suits Dissociative Identity Disorder, what it funds, and how to get it into a plan.
Is SIL right for Dissociative Identity Disorder?
Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a complex, trauma-related mental health condition in which a person's sense of identity is split across two or more distinct identity states. It usually develops as a way of coping…
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 Dissociative Identity Disorder
Start by getting a functional assessment that shows the level of daily support Dissociative Identity Disorder requires, and set a home-and-living goal. A support coordinator can help you gather quotes and evidence and…