Supported Independent Living (SIL) for Personality Disorders
When Supported Independent Living suits Personality 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 Personality Disorders who need support across the day and night, SIL is the backbone of independent living. This guide explains when SIL suits Personality Disorders, what it funds, and how to get it into a plan.
Is SIL right for Personality Disorders?
Personality disorders (PDs) are a broad category of mental health conditions characterised by enduring patterns of inner experience and behaviour that deviate markedly from cultural expectations, are pervasive 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 Personality Disorders
Start by getting a functional assessment that shows the level of daily support Personality Disorders requires, and set a home-and-living goal. A support coordinator can help you gather quotes and evidence and connect…