SIL supports you to live as independently as possible while receiving the support you need in your home. Your supports are tailored to your goals, routines and preferences and may include assistance with personal care, household tasks, skill development, community participation, and building independence.
We work alongside you to create a home where you feel safe, respected and in control of your life.
Our team uses a person-centred approach that supports your choices and decision-making while helping you develop the skills and confidence to live the life you choose.
The difference between SIL and SDA
If you receive Supported Independent Living (SIL), it helps to understand the difference between your support and your housing.
- SIL is the support. It is the staff and assistance that help you live well in your home.
- SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) is the housing. It is a purpose-built or modified home for people with very high support needs. Some people who receive SIL live in an SDA home.
Your housing provider and your support provider are usually different organisations. This separation helps you keep choice and control over where you live and who supports you.
If you live in a shared or individual home, you also have rights and responsibilities as a tenant. These include rights to privacy, safety, visitors and enjoyment of your home. As your SIL provider, we will support you to use your rights and meet your responsibilities with your SDA provider.
