Supported Independent Living
Supported Independent Living in the Northern Territory
What SIL is, who it's for and how to access it, with registered nurse oversight in every home we support, across all 17 council areas of the Northern Territory, from Darwin to regional communities.
Overview
What is supported independent living?
Supported Independent Living (SIL) is NDIS funding for help with daily tasks in your home, so you can build skills and live as independently as possible. It is most often delivered in a shared home, with support available up to 24 hours a day.
SIL pays for the support, not the house. Rent and living costs are paid by you, and the home itself may be funded separately through Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) if you're eligible.
We match housemates carefully, considering personalities, interests, age, culture and support needs, and every home has a consistent team led by a house supervisor with clinical oversight from our registered nurses.
How we do it differently
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Thoughtful housemate matching
Visits, shared meals and trial stays before you commit, so you can meet housemates first.
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Registered nurse oversight
Our clinical team reviews health plans, medication and risks in every home.
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Skills that grow
Every resident has goals, and we track progress towards more independence.
What's included
How we can help
Every plan is different. Choose the supports that suit you, and change them as your needs change.
- 24/7 rostered and active overnight support
- Personal care and medication support
- Meal planning, shopping and cooking
- Household tasks and budgeting
- Health appointments and coordination
- Community access and outings
- Behaviour support plan implementation
- Housemate matching and house meetings
Who it's for
Support for people of all ages and abilities
We regularly support people living with:
- Intellectual disability
- Acquired brain injury
- Autism
- Psychosocial disability
- Physical disability and spinal cord injury
- Complex and high intensity needs
Not sure if this is right for you? Talk to our intake team.
“Moving Mum into shared living was hard. The team took time to learn her routines and her language, and she's settled better than we ever hoped.”
NDIS funding
How it's funded
SIL needs to be included in your NDIS plan, usually based on a roster of care (quote) that we prepare with you. SDA, if needed, is funded separately.
- Budget
- Core Supports
- Support category
- Assistance with Daily Life (SIL)
- Pricing
- We charge at or below the NDIS price limits. You'll get a clear service agreement before support starts. No surprises.
Northern Territory
Supported Independent Living across the Northern Territory
We deliver supported independent living in 5 regions of the Northern Territory, with registered nurse oversight, a single intake team and support that follows people from hospital to home.
Greater Darwin
3 councils, including Darwin CBD, Palmerston, Humpty Doo
Top End
6 councils, including Belyuen, Batchelor, Wagait Beach, Wurrumiyanga
Katherine & Big Rivers
4 councils, including Katherine, Ngukurr, Timber Creek, Wadeye
Barkly
1 council, including Tennant Creek
Central Australia
3 councils, including Alice Springs, Yuendumu, Hermannsburg
Major hospitals we work with in the Northern Territory
See all hospitals on our hospital discharge page.
Areas we serve
Supported Independent Living by council area
We support people in every Australian state and territory. Local pages cover 17 Northern Territory councils: choose yours to see local towns, hospitals, vacancies and team members.
Greater Darwin (3)
Katherine & Big Rivers (4)
Barkly (1)
Central Australia (3)
Getting started
Starting with us is simple
No pressure, no jargon. Just a conversation about what you need.
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Get in touch
Call, chat or send a referral. We'll respond within one business day.
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Meet & plan
A free meet-and-greet to understand your goals, culture and NDIS plan.
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Match your team
We match workers by skills, language, gender preference and interests.
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Review & grow
Regular check-ins to make sure support keeps working for you.
Do you provide supported independent living across the Northern Territory?
Yes. We support people in all 17 Northern Territory council areas, from metropolitan Darwin to regional and remote communities, through our own teams and trusted local partners.
Which Northern Territory hospitals do you take referrals from?
We work with discharge teams at hospitals across the Northern Territory, including Royal Darwin Hospital, Alice Springs Hospital.
What's the difference between SIL, SDA and ILO?
SIL funds the support you receive at home. SDA funds specialist housing for people with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs. Individualised Living Options (ILO) fund flexible support in your own home or a host arrangement, usually for people who don't need 24/7 rostered support.
How do I get SIL in my NDIS plan?
Talk to your support coordinator or planner about your home and living goals. You'll usually need functional assessments (for example from an occupational therapist) and a roster of care from a provider. We can prepare the roster and help gather evidence.
Can I visit a home before moving in?
Yes. We encourage visits, shared meals and trial stays before any move.
Related services
Referrals & enquiries
Let's talk about the support you need
Participants, families and support coordinators can refer in three quick steps. We'll be in touch within one business day.
- 1800 328 885
- contact@wyndhamelitesupportservices.com.au
- Suite 5, Level 1, 4 Main St, Point Cook VIC 3030
Referring a participant with full details? Use our full intake form.
Need an interpreter? Call TIS National on 131 450 and ask them to call us.