What is SIL?
Supported independent living is for participants with higher support needs, who need some level of help at home 24/7. SIL is to help participants with day-to-day tasks so they can live independently and learn new skills. SIL funding is typically for people who need 24/7 support while living in a shared home, and it covers the cost of the support staff in the house.
Who is eligible for SIL?
Participants who would like SIL included in their plan, need to prove that it is a reasonable and necessary support for them. Most participants who get SIL funding live with housemates who also have SIL funding.
To be eligible participants must provide the following:
To be eligible participants must provide the following:
Participants who have SIL in their NDIS plan, also have support coordination included.
For more info on providing evidence of disability visit the NDIS website.
For more info on providing evidence of disability visit the NDIS website.
How can we assist?
At Astute Living Care we always offer personalised support to the participant and ensure that all participants living in our SIL home are given person-centered care.
First, we find the participant the right home and housemates who are a good match. We also help with the transition and provide support with daily life tasks.
Our SIL homes are also purposely modified to ensure that they provide a calm and safe environment for participants with psychosocial disability.
Our experienced and qualified mental health support workers can provide either group or individual support depending on the participant’s needs.
First, we find the participant the right home and housemates who are a good match. We also help with the transition and provide support with daily life tasks.
Our SIL homes are also purposely modified to ensure that they provide a calm and safe environment for participants with psychosocial disability.
Our experienced and qualified mental health support workers can provide either group or individual support depending on the participant’s needs.
All our SIL houses have:
Participants can improve their skills and build their independence through:
We also organise daily activities to ensure that clients are engaged and involved in the daily running of the house:
What area do we cover?
Astute Living Care is based in Campbell town, and we cover the Campbell town, Illawarra and Southern Sydney region.
If you would like to find out more about SIL at Astute Living Care, please give us a call, we would like to hear from you! Call.
If you would like to find out more about SIL at Astute Living Care, please give us a call, we would like to hear from you! Call.