Refer participants to supported independent living (sil) in Brunswick West, VIC
Supported Independent Living (SIL) provides assistance with daily tasks in a shared living arrangement.
Refer to supported independent living (sil)
- 12 registered providers in Brunswick West
- Category 1: Assistance with Daily Life (Includes SIL)
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Brunswick West, VIC and 502 othersAlso servesAirport West, VIC · Albert Park, VIC · Albion, VIC · Alexandria, NSW · Allambie Heights, NSW · Allawah, NSW · Altona, VIC · Altona Meadows, VIC · Altona North, VIC · Ardeer, VIC · Armadale, VIC · Arncliffe, NSW · +490 more · National provider
- 10+ families connected
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning, Transport
Permalink Support Services is among the highest-ranked NDIS registered providers in Brunswick West, Victoria in our data. Personal care and cleaning are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on more than 10 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Brunswick West, VIC and 31 othersAlso servesBallarat North, VIC · Broadmeadows, VIC · Campbellfield, VIC · Cranbourne, VIC · Cranbourne West, VIC · Diamond Creek, VIC · Epping, VIC · Ferntree Gully, VIC · Forest Hill, VIC · Frankston South, VIC · Geelong, VIC · Glenroy, VIC · +19 more · State-wide provider
- 5+ families connected
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning
Based in Brunswick West, Victoria, Trusted Care Australia is an NDIS registered provider. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them. Personal care and cleaning are among their most-requested supports. Registered across 7 NDIS support categories, including high intensity personal care, community participation and household tasks.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Brunswick West, VIC and 5 othersAlso servesBeveridge, VIC · Campbellfield, VIC · Craigieburn, VIC · Meadow Heights, VIC · Roxburgh Park, VIC · Regional provider
- 5+ families connected
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning, Transport
Capability Care is an NDIS registered provider in Brunswick West, Victoria. Families most often connect with them for personal care and cleaning. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. Registered across 10 NDIS support categories, including shared living support, group and centre activities and daily personal care.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
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Brunswick West, VIC and 113 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Ashburton, VIC · Ashwood, VIC · Ballarat Central, VIC · Ballarat North, VIC · Belgrave, VIC · Bellfield, VIC · Benalla, VIC · Bendigo, VIC · Beveridge, VIC · Blackburn North, VIC · Bonbeach, VIC · +101 more · National provider
- Fast responder, usually replies within 2 hours
- Specialises in Allied Health, Art Therapy, Psychology
Based in Brunswick West, Victoria, Butter Fish Services is an NDIS registered provider. They operate across multiple states. Registered across 11 NDIS support categories, including Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education, Early Childhood Supports and shared living support. Active on Carevo in the past week.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Team includes Art Therapist, Counsellor, Occupational Therapist
Brunswick West, VIC and 30 othersAlso servesAltona, VIC · Armstrong Creek, VIC · Belmont, VIC · Broadmeadows, VIC · Brunswick, VIC · Deer Park, VIC · Footscray, VIC · Geelong, VIC · Geelong West, VIC · Hoppers Crossing, VIC · Lara, VIC · Laverton, VIC · +18 more · Regional provider
- Fast responder, usually replies within 2 hours
- Specialises in Transport, Cleaning, Personal care
Well Being Disability Services works across 10 NDIS support categories in Brunswick West, Victoria. Active on Carevo in the past week. They are most often contacted for transport and cleaning.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Brunswick West, VIC and 18 othersAlso servesBallarat North, VIC · Campbellfield, VIC · Caroline Springs, VIC · Coolaroo, VIC · Cranbourne, VIC · Cranbourne West, VIC · Diamond Creek, VIC · Geelong, VIC · Greenvale, VIC · Hallam, VIC · Melbourne, VIC · Mernda, VIC · +6 more · Regional provider
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Behaviour support
Based in Brunswick West, Victoria, Care By Serenity is an NDIS registered provider. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. Behaviour support are among their most-requested supports. Registered across 13 NDIS support categories, including Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports, Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education and shared living support.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Brunswick West, VIC and 81 othersAlso servesArmstrong Creek, VIC · Arundel, QLD · Ashmore, QLD · Bacchus Marsh, VIC · Ballarat Central, VIC · Ballarat East, VIC · Ballarat North, VIC · Belmore, NSW · Bendigo, VIC · Benowa, QLD · Broadbeach, QLD · Broadbeach Waters, QLD · +69 more · Hyperlocal provider
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Physiotherapy, Personal care, Cleaning
My Access Care Australia works across 10 NDIS support categories in Brunswick West, Victoria. They focus closely on their local area. They are most often contacted for physiotherapy and personal care. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Brunswick West, VIC and 27 othersAlso servesBallarat East, VIC · Berwick, VIC · Caulfield, VIC · Cobram, VIC · Cranbourne, VIC · Cranbourne South, VIC · Cranbourne West, VIC · Dandenong, VIC · Doncaster, VIC · Donvale, VIC · Doreen, VIC · Essendon North, VIC · +15 more
- Specialises in Cleaning, Nursing, Personal Care
Care Next Level works across 10 NDIS support categories in Brunswick West, Victoria. Active on Carevo in the past week.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Social Worker, Welfare Worker, Counsellor
Brunswick West, VIC and 2 othersAlso servesDonnybrook, VIC · Oakhurst, NSW
- Specialises in Accommodation Support, Cleaning, Equipment
Greater Health Disability Services works across 12 NDIS support categories in Brunswick West, Victoria.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Brunswick West, VIC and 11 othersAlso servesBrunswick, VIC · Brunswick East, VIC · Coburg, VIC · Coburg North, VIC · Fawkner, VIC · Glenroy, VIC · Gowanbrae, VIC · Hadfield, VIC · Oak Park, VIC · Pascoe Vale, VIC · Pascoe Vale South, VIC
- Specialises in Allied Health, Cleaning, Early Childhood Intervention
My PlanWell is an NDIS registered provider in Brunswick West, Victoria. Registered across 15 NDIS support categories, including Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports, Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education and shared living support.
How this listing is sourced
About Brunswick West, VIC
Population
14,159
Local government area
Moreland (City)
Providers listed
12
Brunswick West sits within the Moreland (City) local government area in VIC. Providers serving this area often cover surrounding suburbs in the same LGA, so it is worth checking neighbouring areas if you cannot find an exact match.
How to check a provider's credentials
Carevo lists the registration details a provider reports and links you to the official Australian registers so you can confirm them before referring a participant. Here is what each listing shows and where to verify it.
NDIS registration
Listings show whether a provider reports being NDIS registered. You can confirm a provider's current registration and approved support types yourself on the NDIS Commission's public provider register.
Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards CommissionAged care approval
Listings show aged care approval where it is recorded. You can check a provider's current approval and the services they deliver on the Australian Government's My Aged Care find a provider service.
Source: My Aged Care (Department of Health and Aged Care)ABN you can check
Most listings include the provider's Australian Business Number, shown on the profile. You can look it up on the Australian Business Register to confirm the business is registered and active.
Source: Australian Business RegisterComplaints process
If you or a participant has a concern, the NDIS Commission handles complaints about NDIS providers and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission handles aged care complaints. We also accept complaints via our own channel.
Source: NDIS Commission / Aged Care CommissionHow we select and rank these providers
Providers on this page are filtered from our database of 12 supported independent living (sil) providers in Brunswick West by NDIS registration group. Registration status is drawn from the NDIS Provider Register, which you can check yourself.
Ranking factors include: NDIS registration status, profile completeness, a provider's track record of responding to families, and whether the listing is claimed. Listings rotate daily to give all providers fair visibility. Paying for a subscription does not affect ranking, and we do not accept payment for higher placement.
Provider data is sourced from the NDIS Provider Register and updated regularly. If you notice incorrect information, contact us and we will investigate.
About Supported Independent Living (SIL) in Brunswick West
Supported Independent Living (SIL) provides assistance with daily tasks in a shared living arrangement. SIL is one of the highest-value NDIS supports, often involving 24/7 staffing in shared houses. Providers must hold registration for Assistance with Daily Life Tasks in a Group or Shared Living Arrangement. SIL referrals are among the most complex coordination tasks.
Of the 12 supported independent living (sil) providers in Brunswick West, 10 are NDIS registered and 9 have claimed their listing on Carevo. Providers in this area cover 33 different service categories, indicating a diverse range of specialisations.
With 12 providers in Brunswick West, you have a reasonable range of options when matching participants. Compare registration status, service descriptions, and proximity before making a referral.
Supported Independent Living (SIL) Pricing in Brunswick West
The following NDIS price limits apply to supported independent living (sil) in Brunswick West under the 2025-26 NDIS Pricing Arrangements. These are maximum rates. Providers may charge less, and plan-managed or self-managed participants can negotiate different rates with unregistered providers.
| Line Item | Description | Price Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 01_011_0107_1_1 | Assistance With Self-Care Activities - Standard - Weekday Daytime | $70.23 per hour |
| 01_002_0107_1_1 | Assistance With Self-Care Activities - Standard - Weekday Night | $78.81 per hour |
Standard metropolitan rates. Remote and very remote loadings apply in eligible areas. Evening, Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday rates are higher.
What Supported Independent Living (SIL) Covers
The Supported Independent Living (SIL) registration group includes the following services. When referring, match the specific service type to the participant's plan goals and funded line items.
24/7 Supported Living
Round-the-clock support in shared houses, typically 3-5 participants. Staff provide personal care, household management, community access, and overnight support. The most intensive and expensive form of NDIS-funded accommodation support.
Drop-In Support
Scheduled support visits to a participant living independently or semi-independently. Less intensive than 24/7 but provides regular check-ins, assistance with tasks, and safety monitoring.
Host Family Arrangements
Participant lives with a vetted host family who provides a home-like environment and day-to-day support. Less institutional than group homes, suitable for participants who benefit from a family setting.
Common Referral Scenarios
Real-world situations where you would refer a participant for supported independent living (sil) in Brunswick West.
A participant's aging parents can no longer provide full-time care at home. The participant needs 24/7 SIL with a compatible group of housemates. Start the process 6-12 months before the transition is needed, as SIL placements have long waitlists.
A participant in a current SIL arrangement is unhappy with their housemates or provider. You need to find an alternative SIL vacancy that better matches their needs, cultural background, and personality.
A participant is moving from a group home to a more independent living arrangement with drop-in support. The SIL provider needs to develop a transition plan that gradually reduces support while building the participant's independence.
What to Expect After Referral
SIL referrals are among the most complex coordination tasks. The process involves a roster of care assessment, SIL quote development, NDIA approval of the SIL funding, and matching the participant with a compatible house and housemates. Expect the full process to take 3-6 months minimum. Good SIL providers conduct thorough compatibility assessments and offer trial periods before permanent placement.
Red Flags to Watch For
Warning signs that a supported independent living (sil) provider may not be delivering quality services.
Provider placing participants based on vacancy rather than compatibility
No individual support plans for each participant in the house
High staff turnover leading to inconsistent support
Participant not involved in decisions about their living arrangement
Provider restricting participant choice or access to the community
No transparent breakdown of how SIL funding is spent
Roster of care not reflecting actual support delivered
How Supported Independent Living (SIL) Works with Other Supports
SIL works closely with SDA (the housing component), Therapeutic Supports (therapy delivered in the home), Community Participation (getting out of the house), and Behaviour Support (managing challenging behaviours in shared living). When referring for SIL, also check whether the participant has SDA funding and whether the SIL provider operates in SDA properties.
How to Refer a Participant for Supported Independent Living (SIL)
Step 1
Check plan funding in Category 1
Step 2
Verify provider registration status
Step 3
Contact provider or submit referral
Step 4
Set up service agreement with line items
Step 5
Monitor delivery and document outcomes
Referral Tips for Supported Independent Living (SIL)
SIL referrals require extensive planning. Check vacancy availability first, as most SIL houses have waitlists. Confirm the provider's rostering model, staffing ratios, and how they handle overnight support. Request the provider's most recent quality audit results. Coordinate with the participant's family, LAC, and NDIA planner early, as SIL funding requires a separate approval process and roster of care assessment.
What to Check Before Making a Referral
Registration Status
Verify the provider holds the correct NDIS registration group for supported independent living (sil). Check the NDIS provider register if uncertain.
Service Area
Confirm the provider services Brunswick West and surrounding areas. Some providers listed here cover the broader Northern Melbourne region.
Availability and Waitlists
Ask about current waitlist times. For urgent referrals, check multiple providers simultaneously to find the fastest availability.
Cultural and Language Needs
Match the participant's cultural background and language preferences where possible. Ask providers about staff diversity and interpreter availability.
Cancellation Policy
Review the provider's short notice cancellation terms. Under the NDIS Price Guide, providers can charge up to 100% for cancellations within 2 business days.
Reporting and Communication
Agree on how the provider will report progress to you. Regular updates make your own progress reports and plan review preparation much easier.
Victoria NDIS Regulations and Compliance
All supported independent living (sil) providers in Brunswick West must comply with the NDIS Practice Standards and the NDIS Code of Conduct. The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission oversees provider registration, complaints, and compliance enforcement in Victoria.
As a support coordinator, you have a responsibility to refer participants to providers that meet quality and safety standards. If you observe or suspect non-compliance, report it to the NDIS Commission. Participants can also make complaints directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I refer a participant for SIL in Brunswick West?
Start by checking which SIL providers have vacancies in Brunswick West. The participant needs a SIL quote and roster of care assessment as part of the NDIS planning process. Coordinate with the NDIA planner to ensure the participant's plan includes SIL funding. Most SIL placements take 3-6 months to arrange from initial referral to move-in.
What is the difference between SIL and SDA?
SIL is the support (staff) funding. SDA is the housing (building) funding. A participant in SDA housing also needs SIL funding for the staff who provide daily living support. They are separate NDIS budget items. Some providers offer both SIL and SDA; others provide one or the other.
Can I refer an NDIA-managed participant to an unregistered provider?
No. NDIA-managed participants can only use NDIS registered providers. If the participant is plan-managed or self-managed, they can use both registered and unregistered providers. Check the participant's plan management type before making a referral.
What should I do if there are no available providers in Brunswick West?
Expand your search to nearby suburbs. Many providers in the Northern Melbourne region service multiple suburbs. You can also submit a referral through our form above, and we will search our full database of supported independent living (sil) providers in the area.
How do I check if a provider is NDIS registered?
Check the NDIS Provider Register at provider.ndis.gov.au. Search by provider name or ABN. The register shows current registration status, registration groups, and any conditions on registration. Providers listed on Carevo display their NDIS registration status on their profile.
What information should I include when making a referral?
Include the participant's name (with consent), their NDIS plan number, the relevant line items and budget available, the service frequency needed, any specific requirements (cultural, language, gender preference), and your contact details as the referring coordinator. The more detail you provide, the faster the provider can assess whether they can accept the referral.