Supported Independent Living (SIL) for Eating Disorders
When Supported Independent Living suits Eating Disorders, 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 Eating Disorders who need support across the day and night, SIL is the backbone of independent living. This guide explains when SIL suits Eating Disorders, what it funds, and how to get it into a plan.
Is SIL right for Eating Disorders?
Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses characterised by disturbances in eating behaviour, body image and weight control that cause significant medical complications and psychosocial disability. Anorexia nervosa…
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 Eating Disorders
Start by getting a functional assessment that shows the level of daily support Eating Disorders requires, and set a home-and-living goal. A support coordinator can help you gather quotes and evidence and connect with…