Supported Independent Living (SIL) - Hope Health & Care Services

Supported Independent Living (SIL) Housing

Comfortable, safe and supportive homes for NDIS participants – helping you live independently, with dignity and genuine community connection.

At Hope Health & Care Services, we offer Supported Independent Living (SIL) housing across New South Wales (NSW), Queensland (QLD) and Victoria (VIC). Our SIL homes provide participants with disability accessible accommodation and personalised 24/7 support, enabling you to live confidently and comfortably in a home that truly feels like your own. We believe every person with disability deserves a safe, welcoming and empowering place to live – and that is exactly what we provide.

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What Is Supported Independent Living (SIL)?

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is an NDIS funded support service designed for people with disability who need regular, ongoing assistance to manage daily living tasks while still enjoying independence, choice and dignity. SIL funding covers the cost of the support and staffing provided within the home – not the housing itself.

SIL can be provided in:

SIL supports include personal care, household tasks, health and safety support, community participation and capacity building to help you live as independently as possible.

What About SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation)?

SDA is a separate NDIS funding stream that covers the cost of the housing itself – the physical building – for participants who have an extreme functional impairment or very high support needs. SDA and SIL are often used together but are separate funding categories. Not all participants are eligible for SDA. Our team can help you understand whether SDA may apply to your situation and assist with the application process.

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Who Can Benefit From SIL?

SIL is ideal for NDIS participants who:

Require regular support with daily living tasks and personal care
Need support with mobility, medical needs or consistent overnight supervision
Prefer to live in a supported home environment rather than alone or relying fully on informal carers
Are seeking a community style or shared living arrangement with trained support staff available
Are transitioning from hospital, residential care or family home into more independent living
Are looking for stable, accessible and NDIS compliant accommodation and support across NSW, QLD or VIC
• Have high or complex support needs requiring 24/7 staffing arrangements

What Our Respite Care & STA Services Include

Our Respite Care and Short Term Accommodation services are designed to feel safe, welcoming and genuinely supportive. Depending on your needs and NDIS plan, support includes:

Daily Personal Care & Hygiene Support

Assistance with showering, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, continence care, mobility and transfers, and medication prompting or administration as required – all delivered with dignity and respect.

Cooking, Meals & Nutrition Support

Meal planning, grocery shopping, meal preparation and cooking assistance, safe feeding support and management of special dietary requirements where applicable, ensuring every resident is well‑nourished and supported.

Life Skills & Independence Building

Structured support to help residents learn or maintain essential life skills including cooking, budgeting, organising routines, managing medications, safe mobility and household management, empowering greater independence over time.

Life Skills & Independence Building

Community Access & Social Support

Assistance with attending medical appointments, therapy sessions, social and recreational outings, community programs and day activities, including transport support where included in your plan.

24/7 & Overnight Support

For participants requiring regular support throughout the night or around‑the‑clock supervision, we provide active night support and sleepover arrangements tailored to individual needs and NDIS funding.

Health & Wellbeing Coordination

Coordination of medical appointments, therapy sessions, health monitoring and liaison with GPs, allied health professionals and specialists to ensure every resident’s health and wellbeing is actively supported.

Behavioural Support Integration

Where required, we work in partnership with registered Behaviour Support Practitioners to implement personalised Behaviour Support Plans within the SIL environment, promoting positive behaviour and reducing restrictive practices.

How To Access SIL With Hope Health & Care Services

1. Check Your NDIS Plan – Review your NDIS plan to see if you have SIL funding included. If you are unsure, contact your Support Coordinator or our team for assistance.
2. Contact Us – Reach out by phone or our online enquiry form to express interest in a SIL placement and discuss your support needs, goals and preferred location.
3. Needs Assessment – Our team conducts a thorough assessment of your support needs, daily routines and goals to identify the most suitable SIL arrangement and home
4. Home Matching – We match you with a suitable home and housemates (where applicable) based on your personality, cultural background, lifestyle preferences and support requirements.
5. Home Visit – We arrange a visit to the home so you can meet the team and any housemates before making a decision.
6. SIL Proposal & NDIS Approval – If SIL funding is not yet in your plan, our team works with your Support Coordinator and the NDIA to prepare and submit a SIL proposal for funding approval.
7. Move In & Settle – Once everything is confirmed, we support you to move in and settle comfortably into your new home and routine.

Frequently Asked Question

What is the difference between SIL and SDA?

SIL (Supported Independent Living) covers the cost of the support and staffing within the home. SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) covers the cost of the housing itself. They are separate NDIS funding categories and not all participants are eligible for both. Contact our team to find out what applies to your situation.

Do I need SIL funding in my NDIS plan to access this service?

Yes. SIL funding must be included in your NDIS plan for us to provide this service. If you do not currently have SIL funding, our team can work with your Support Coordinator to support a funding application to the NDIA.

Can I choose who I live with in a shared SIL home?

While we cannot guarantee specific housemates, we do our best to match residents based on compatibility, lifestyle preferences, cultural background and support needs. We always arrange a home visit before any placement is confirmed.

Does Hope Health & Care Services have SIL vacancies available?

We have SIL homes across NSW, QLD and VIC. Contact our team to discuss current vacancies and locations that may suit your needs.

What support is available overnight in a SIL home?

Depending on your NDIS funding and support needs, we offer active overnight support (where a staff member is awake throughout the night) or sleepover support (where a staff member is on-site and available if needed). Our team will work with you to determine the most appropriate arrangement.

Can a Support Coordinator refer a participant to your SIL homes?ildren in OOHC?

Absolutely. We welcome referrals from Support Coordinators, Specialist Support Coordinators, allied health professionals and families. Contact us on 1300 355 141 or email info@hopehcs.com.au and we will respond within 1 business day.

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