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Supported Independent Living

Supported Independent Living in Victoria

What SIL is, who it's for and how to access it, with registered nurse oversight in every home we support, across all 79 council areas of Victoria, from Melbourne to regional communities.

Enquire now Call 1800 328 885

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

  • 01

    Thoughtful housemate matching

    Visits, shared meals and trial stays before you commit, so you can meet housemates first.

  • 02

    Registered nurse oversight

    Our clinical team reviews health plans, medication and risks in every home.

  • 03

    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.”
PriyaDaughter & carer, Werribee

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.

Victoria

Supported Independent Living across Victoria

We deliver supported independent living in 10 regions of Victoria, with registered nurse oversight, a single intake team and support that follows people from hospital to home.

  • Western Melbourne

    6 councils, including Werribee, Melton, Sunshine, Williamstown

  • Northern Melbourne

    6 councils, including Broadmeadows, Epping, Brunswick, Preston

  • Eastern Melbourne

    7 councils, including Kew, Doncaster, Box Hill, Glen Waverley

  • Southern Melbourne

    8 councils, including Dandenong, Narre Warren, Pakenham, Cheltenham

  • Inner Melbourne

    4 councils, including Melbourne CBD, Richmond, St Kilda, Prahran

  • Barwon South West

    9 councils, including Geelong, Torquay, Queenscliff, Colac

  • Grampians

    11 councils, including Ballarat, Bannockburn, Bacchus Marsh, Daylesford

  • Loddon Mallee

    10 councils, including Bendigo, Gisborne, Castlemaine, Maryborough

  • Hume

    12 councils, including Shepparton, Seymour, Alexandra, Euroa

  • Gippsland

    6 councils, including Traralgon, Warragul, Wonthaggi, Leongatha

Our Victoria team

  • Abu Y S Fahim, Disability Support Worker

    Abu Y S Fahim

    Disability Support Worker

    Melbourne West

  • Garang Chau, Disability Support Worker

    Garang Chau

    Disability Support Worker

    Melbourne West

  • Ikenna Aneto, Disability Support Worker

    Ikenna Aneto

    Disability Support Worker

    Melbourne West

  • Farhan Al Rashid, Disability Support Worker

    Farhan Al Rashid

    Disability Support Worker

    Melbourne North

Major hospitals we work with in Victoria

See all hospitals on our hospital discharge page.

Current vacancies in Victoria

  • Point Cook

    Supported Independent Living · 2 of 4 rooms

    SDA: Improved Liveability

    • Private ensuite
    • Near shops & transport
    • 24/7 support
    Enquire about this home

  • Tarneit

    Supported Independent Living · 1 of 3 rooms

    SDA: Fully Accessible

    • Ceiling hoist
    • Wide doorways
    • Backyard garden
    Enquire about this home

  • Werribee

    Short-Term Accommodation · Respite stays

    SDA: High Physical Support

    • Assistive tech
    • Sensory room
    • Weekend stays
    Enquire about this home

  • St Albans

    Supported Independent Living · 1 of 4 rooms

    SDA: Non-SDA home

    • Near Sunshine Hospital
    • Female housemates
    • 24/7 support
    Enquire about this home

  • Geelong

    Medium Term Accommodation · 1 room

    SDA: Fully Accessible

    • Hospital discharge ready
    • Up to 90 days
    • RN oversight
    Enquire about this home

  • Ballarat

    Supported Independent Living · 2 of 3 rooms

    SDA: High Physical Support

    • Ceiling hoists
    • Assistive technology
    • 24/7 support
    Enquire about this home

Areas we serve

Supported Independent Living by council area

We support people in every Australian state and territory. Local pages cover 79 Victoria councils: choose yours to see local towns, hospitals, vacancies and team members.

Getting started

Starting with us is simple

No pressure, no jargon. Just a conversation about what you need.

  1. 1

    Get in touch

    Call, chat or send a referral. We'll respond within one business day.

  2. 2

    Meet & plan

    A free meet-and-greet to understand your goals, culture and NDIS plan.

  3. 3

    Match your team

    We match workers by skills, language, gender preference and interests.

  4. 4

    Review & grow

    Regular check-ins to make sure support keeps working for you.

FAQs

Common questions

Can't find your answer? Call us on 1800 328 885.

Do you provide supported independent living across Victoria?

Yes. We support people in all 79 Victoria council areas, from metropolitan Melbourne to regional and remote communities, through our own teams and trusted local partners.

Which Victoria hospitals do you take referrals from?

We work with discharge teams at hospitals across Victoria, including Royal Melbourne Hospital, The Alfred, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Austin 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.

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.

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