What is NDIS Supported Living?

 If living independently is one of your disability goals, ndis supported living may be the right option for you. This type of support provides home and living assistance that can help you take control of your life.

SIL is paid personal support that can include staying overnight and helping with cooking. It’s often delivered in shared accommodation with other people.

Supported Independent Living (SIL)

SIL is a support that promotes independence in daily tasks. It’s especially useful if you have high support needs, as it can help you develop the skills you need to live more independently.

Unlike other NDIS supports, SIL funding does not cover day-to-day costs such as rent or groceries. It’s best used in a shared living arrangement and typically involves paying for the cost of a support worker to stay overnight at your home.

If you’re interested in a SIL service, you should work with your NDIS planner or Support Coordinator to find the best provider. They can also help you complete the Roster of Care and service agreement.

Each person has different needs and preferences when it comes to a supported independent living home. Your NDIS planner or Support Coordinator will look at your day-to-day activities and goals to determine whether SIL is right for you. They can also assist you with exploring other home and living options such as Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA).

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)

If your participant is funded for SDA, they will have the opportunity to live in a house that matches the dwelling type and features specified in their NDIS plan. They can also choose their SDA provider.

A Kern qualified assessor will complete a functional assessment to determine if your participant is eligible for SDA funding. They can then guide you through the process of choosing a SDA home.

SDA homes are designed to help you achieve independence and enable other supports to be delivered safely and effectively. They can include access ramps, wider doorways and modified bathrooms to ensure you’re able to move around your home with ease.

SDA funding is remitted directly to your SDA provider to cover building and maintenance costs, while participants pay a reasonable rent and meet daily living expenses like electricity bills. There are a limited number of SDA homes in WA that have been certified as suitable for the NDIS.

Home Modifications (HM)

Home modifications are changes made to a participant’s home that help them live independently and safely in their own home. They can range from removing throw rugs to reduce the risk of falls to installing wheelchair ramps.

These changes can be part of a participant’s core supports budget. They’re usually funded through the ‘assistance with daily living’ support category.

The NDIA’s home and living supports are designed to complement other support options. This includes capacity building and informal support, which can help participants to develop independence skills and make connections in their communities. It also includes respite, which can give participants a break from daily chores by hiring a carer to stay in their own home and assist them with personal tasks like showering or cooking. It can be short term or long-term. These support services are available through various providers. However, you should choose a provider that is registered to provide this type of support and is regulated by the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework.

Individualised Living Options (ILO)

Individualised Living Options (ILO) is a new and innovative NDIS supported living option that allows participants to choose how they live. This includes having a host family, co-residents, or sharing their home with friends or housemates. It also includes a variety of support services that can include regular respite and social activities, as well as support to build strong relationships.

ILO is a two-stage funding model, which works in conjunction with your core budget and ISP. Stage 1 is all about exploring and designing your supports, which can include exploration of a different home and living arrangement.

During this stage, your planner will explore your options and work with you to design your supports. Once you have agreed on a support plan, the NDIA will then fund the second stage of ILO – this will cover the implementation of your supports in your chosen home and living arrangement. You can self-manage your ILO, or you can ask a provider to manage it for you.