SIL Resources and Guides

What Is Supported Independent Living (SIL)?

SIL is NDIS-funded daily support that helps people with disability live independently in a shared home. Learn what SIL includes, how it's funded, and how it works.

SIL vs SDA — What's the Difference?

SIL is the support. SDA is the house. Understand the difference between Supported Independent Living and Specialist Disability Accommodation under the NDIS.

How to Get SIL Funding in Your NDIS Plan

Getting SIL into your NDIS plan takes 5 steps and 3–12 months. Learn about assessments, Roster of Care, and what the NDIA needs to approve SIL funding.

What Does Daily Life Look Like in a SIL Home?

From morning routines to community outings, see what a typical day looks like with SIL support. Built around your goals, not a one-size-fits-all schedule.

How to Choose the Right SIL Provider

Choosing a SIL provider? Check registration, ask about staff, visit the home, and trust your instincts. Key questions every family should ask before deciding.

A Family's Guide to NDIS Accommodation Options

Exploring NDIS accommodation for a family member? Compare SIL, SDA, STA, and ILO options — what each covers, who they suit, and where to start.

How Support Coordinators Can Refer Participants to ASDA

Support coordinators: refer NDIS participants to ASDA for SIL vacancies in Western Sydney and Ballarat. Simple referral process, free tours, current availability.

Understanding SDA — Your Guide to Specialist Disability Accommodation

What Specialist Disability Accommodation is, the four design categories, how it's funded, and how it works alongside SIL.

SIL Vacancies in Western Sydney

SIL homes in Merrylands, Ruse (Campbelltown), Spring Farm and Ballarat. For families and support coordinators looking for current availability.

NDIS Home and Living Changes in 2026 — What Participants Need to Know

Mandatory SIL provider registration, what evidence the NDIA looks for, and what the 2026 NDIS law changes mean for you.

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