Refer participants to supported independent living (sil) in Drouin, VIC
Supported Independent Living (SIL) provides assistance with daily tasks in a shared living arrangement.
Refer to supported independent living (sil)
- 17 registered providers in Drouin
- Category 1: Assistance with Daily Life (Includes SIL)
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Drouin, VIC and 78 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Airport West, VIC · Armadale, WA · Bairnsdale, VIC · Ballarat Central, VIC · Ballarat East, VIC · Bendigo, VIC · Bentleigh, VIC · Boronia, VIC · Broadmeadows, VIC · Bulla, VIC · Bunbury, WA · +66 more · National provider
- 50+ families connected
- Fast responder, usually replies within 2 hours
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning, SIL
CarePro is among the highest-ranked NDIS registered providers in Drouin, Victoria in our data. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for personal care and cleaning.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Drouin, VIC and 26 othersAlso servesAlice Springs, NT · Bendigo, VIC · Clyde, VIC · Cranbourne East, VIC · Cranbourne West, VIC · Dandenong, VIC · Dandenong North, VIC · Dandenong South, VIC · Darwin, NT · Frankston, VIC · Frankston South, VIC · Hallam, VIC · +14 more · National provider
- 10+ families connected
- Specialises in SIL, Personal care, Respite care
Your Life Your Choice Care Services is an NDIS registered provider in Drouin, Victoria. They have a track record of following through on more than 15 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for SIL and personal care. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Disability Support Worker, Taxi or bus driver
Drouin, VIC and 4 othersAlso servesLongwarry, VIC · Melbourne, VIC · Melton, VIC · Melton South, VIC · State-wide provider
- 10+ families connected
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Respite care, SIL
Narra Connect is an NDIS registered provider in Drouin, Victoria. They have a track record of following through on more than 10 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for respite care and SIL. Registered across 11 NDIS support categories, including group and centre activities, transport assistance and Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
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Drouin, VIC and 64 othersAlso servesBalwyn, VIC · Bayswater, VIC · Bayswater North, VIC · Belgrave, VIC · Berwick, VIC · Blackburn, VIC · Boronia, VIC · Box Hill, VIC · Burwood, NSW · Camberwell, VIC · Carrum Downs, VIC · Chelsea, VIC · +52 more · Regional provider
- Specialises in Personal care, Social support
Careneeds works across 11 NDIS support categories in Drouin, Victoria. Active on Carevo in the past week. They are most often contacted for personal care and social support.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Drouin, VIC and 2 othersAlso servesNeerim East, VIC · Shady Creek, VIC · Regional provider
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in SIL, Personal care, Cleaning
Based in Drouin, Victoria, Indi & Co Support Solutions is an NDIS registered provider. Registered across 11 NDIS support categories, including daily personal care, community participation and Innovative Community Participation. SIL and personal care are among their most-requested supports. They typically respond to enquiries quickly.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Specialises in Cleaning, Other Services, Personal Care
Based in Drouin, Victoria, Dindi Care is an NDIS registered provider. 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
Drouin, VIC and 6 othersAlso servesLakes Entrance, VIC · Newborough, VIC · Sale, VIC · Trafalgar, VIC · Traralgon, VIC · Warragul, VIC
- Specialises in Cleaning, Personal Care, Support Workers
Disability Connect Victoria works across 16 NDIS support categories in Drouin, Victoria. Active on Carevo in the past week.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
- Team includes Cleaner
- Specialises in Accommodation Support, Cleaning, Communication Equipment
Klen Me Clean is an NDIS registered provider in Drouin, Victoria. Registered across 17 NDIS support categories, including accommodation and tenancy assistance, Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports and shared living support.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Drouin, VIC and 31 othersAlso servesBlacktown, NSW · Box Hill, VIC · Burwood, VIC · Campbelltown, NSW · Castle Hill, NSW · Caulfield, VIC · Clyde, VIC · Cranbourne, VIC · Cranbourne South, VIC · Dandenong, VIC · Epping, VIC · Footscray, VIC · +19 more
- Specialises in Accommodation Support, Behaviour Support, Cleaning
LinkAssist is an NDIS registered provider in Drouin, Victoria, with a team that includes cleaner and disability support worker. Registered across 13 NDIS support categories, including accommodation and tenancy assistance, SDA and shared living support.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Cleaner, Disability Support Worker, Social Worker
Drouin, VIC and 9 othersAlso servesCowes, VIC · Inverloch, VIC · Leongatha, VIC · Mirboo North, VIC · Moe, VIC · Morwell, VIC · Traralgon, VIC · Warragul, VIC · Wonthaggi, VIC
- Specialises in Support Workers, Accommodation Support, Support Coordination
Project Enable is an NDIS registered provider in Drouin, Victoria. Registered across 12 NDIS support categories, including accommodation and tenancy assistance, Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports and Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
About Drouin, VIC
Population
12,349
Local government area
Baw Baw (Shire)
Providers listed
17
Drouin sits within the Baw Baw (Shire) 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 17 supported independent living (sil) providers in Drouin 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 Drouin
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 17 supported independent living (sil) providers in Drouin, 10 are NDIS registered and 10 have claimed their listing on Carevo. Providers in this area cover 31 different service categories, indicating a diverse range of specialisations.
With 17 providers in Drouin, 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 Drouin
The following NDIS price limits apply to supported independent living (sil) in Drouin 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 Drouin.
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 Drouin and surrounding areas. Some providers listed here cover the broader South East 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 Drouin 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 Drouin?
Start by checking which SIL providers have vacancies in Drouin. 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 Drouin?
Expand your search to nearby suburbs. Many providers in the South East 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.