Supported Independent Living (SIL) for Intellectual Disability
When Supported Independent Living suits Intellectual Disability, 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 Intellectual Disability who need support across the day and night, SIL is the backbone of independent living. This guide explains when SIL suits Intellectual Disability, what it funds, and how to get it into a plan.
Is SIL right for Intellectual Disability?
Intellectual disability (ID) is characterised by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviour — skills such as communication, self-care, social interaction, community participation and…
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 Intellectual Disability
Start by getting a functional assessment that shows the level of daily support Intellectual Disability requires, and set a home-and-living goal. A support coordinator can help you gather quotes and evidence and connect…