Supported independent living providers in Australia

Finding the right Supported Independent Living (SIL) home is one of the most important decisions for NDIS participants with high support needs. You need a safe, supportive environment with qualified staff who treat you with dignity and help you achieve your goals. Carevo connects you with quality SIL providers in Australia who offer 24/7 support in comfortable, accessible homes.

The biggest challenge in finding SIL is finding the right fit. Browse SIL provider profiles on Carevo to find homes in Australia where you’ll feel safe, supported, and able to live as independently as possible.

Worried About Finding the Right SIL Home?

Does this sound familiar? You’re looking for supported living, but these concerns keep coming up:

• Will I Be Safe? Are you worried about the quality of care, staff qualifications, and whether someone will actually be there when you need help?
• Will I Get Along with Housemates? Do you fear being stuck in a house where personalities clash and you feel uncomfortable in your own home?
• Will I Have Any Independence? Are you concerned about losing control over your daily routines, privacy, and personal choices?
• What If It’s Not Right? Do you worry about being trapped in a living situation that doesn’t work for you, with no way out?

You’re not alone in these concerns. Find SIL providers through Carevo who have built their services to address these worries and create homes where residents thrive.

What to Look for in SIL Providers

Browse SIL providers through Carevo who offer safe, supportive homes in Australia with qualified staff committed to person-centred care.

Providers with 24/7 Clinical Oversight

Your safety is the foundation of quality SIL. The best providers don’t just have support workers on shift. They have clinical governance and nursing oversight.

• Nurse-Led Teams: Look for providers who employ Registered Nurses to oversee care plans, train support workers, and provide clinical advice.
• Qualified Support Workers: Look for providers whose staff hold a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) and undergo NDIS Worker Screening Checks.
• Regular Training: Teams receive ongoing professional development in medication management, first aid, behaviour support, and person-centred care.
• Immediate Response: When something goes wrong, whether a medical issue, behavioural crisis, or emergency, qualified staff are there immediately, not at the end of a phone.

Focus on Compatibility and Choice

The right SIL home isn’t just about support. It’s about feeling comfortable with the people you live with.

• Meet Before You Move: Providers arrange site visits where you meet current residents (if they agree) and see if the house feels right for you.
• Trial Stays Available: Try living in the house for a few days before committing. This lets you experience daily routines, meet staff, and decide if it’s a good fit.
• Careful Matching: When a new resident is considered, providers assess compatibility with current residents. House culture and dynamics matter.
• Your Voice Matters: Regular house meetings ensure every resident has input into house rules, meals, activities, and routines.

Preserving Your Independence and Dignity

Quality SIL providers understand you’re not giving up control. You’re getting support to live how you want.

• Your Own Private Space: You have your own bedroom that you can decorate, close the door on, and treat as your personal space.
• Choice and Control: Decide when you wake up, what you eat, how you spend your day. Support workers assist with tasks while respecting your preferences.
• Community Access: Providers support you to attend appointments, visit friends, pursue hobbies, and participate in the Australia community.
• Capacity Building: If your goal is more independence, providers help you build skills so you can eventually transition to less supported living.

Services Available Through SIL Providers

Supported Independent Living includes comprehensive 24/7 support with daily tasks and personal care in a shared home environment.

• Personal Care: Respectful assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
• Meal Preparation: Help planning, cooking, and eating meals that match your dietary needs and preferences.
• Medication Management: Trained staff administer medications, monitor side effects, and coordinate with healthcare providers.
• Household Support: Assistance with cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a safe, comfortable home.
• Goal Planning: Individual support plans, skill development, and regular reviews to track progress.
• Community Access: Support to engage in social activities, appointments, and community participation (funded separately under NDIS).

How to Find SIL Services on Carevo

Carevo makes it easy to browse and connect with SIL providers in Australia.

1. Browse Provider Profiles: View detailed profiles of SIL providers operating in Australia, including their locations, support ratios, and care philosophy.
2. Check Current Vacancies: Contact providers directly to ask about current vacancies and upcoming availability.
3. Arrange a Site Visit: Visit SIL homes, meet residents and staff, and see if the environment feels right for you.
4. Try Before You Commit: Many providers offer trial stays (funded from your SIL budget) so you can experience daily life before making a decision.
5. Move In with Support: When you’re ready, providers help you transition smoothly, set up your room, and settle into your new home.

What is SIL (Supported Independent Living)?

SIL is NDIS funding for support with daily tasks in a shared living arrangement. It’s designed for participants with high support needs who want to live more independently than living with family but need 24/7 support availability.

SIL Provides:

• 24/7 rostered support workers in the home
• Help with personal care, cooking, cleaning, and daily tasks
• Medication management and health monitoring
• Community access support
• Individual goal planning and skill development

What SIL is NOT:

• SIL is NOT the building: Accommodation is funded separately through Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) or private rental arrangements.
• SIL is funded under Core Supports: Specifically under “Assistance with Daily Life (Supported Independent Living)” line items.

SIL vs Other Living Options

SIL (Supported Independent Living):

• Shared house (typically 3-5 residents)
• 24/7 support worker availability
• High level daily support
• NDIS funds the support services (not the building)

Independent Living with Supports:

• Your own home or apartment
• Support workers visit as needed
• More independence, less intensive support
• Suitable for moderate support needs

SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation):

• The physical building/property
• Purpose-built or modified for extreme functional impairment
• Funded separately to SIL under Capital Supports
• Can have SDA + SIL together if eligible for both, see our SDA design categories guide for the four design types and how to choose

Who Benefits from SIL in Australia?

SIL is suitable for NDIS participants who:

• Require help with most daily tasks
• Need medication management and health monitoring
• Benefit from overnight support availability
• Want more independence than living with family
• Prefer living with others in a shared arrangement
• Need structured routines and consistent support

Typical SIL residents:

• Need assistance with personal care (showering, dressing)
• Require help with meal preparation and cooking
• Benefit from social interaction with housemates
• Want to be part of the Australia community with support
• Have goals for skill development and independence

SIL Pricing and Funding in Australia

How Much Does SIL Cost?

SIL is funded by NDIS based on your assessed support needs. The NDIS determines your funding amount after a functional capacity assessment.

The NDIS does not publish annual SIL dollar ranges or ratio-based price bands. SIL is funded through hourly line items set out in the NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27 (effective 1 July 2026). These caps are held at their 2025-26 levels for 2026-27. For example:

• Assistance in Supported Independent Living - Standard - Weekday Daytime: $70.23/hour
• Higher rates apply for High Intensity support
• Night-Time Sleepover: $297.60 per shift

For 2026-27 the NDIS is separating short-term accommodation and respite (STA) into distinct accommodation and support components rather than a single bundled rate. If you use respite alongside SIL, ask providers how these components are quoted under the current pricing schedule.

Your total SIL funding is built individually from an assessed Roster of Care, which sets out the support hours and support ratios in half-hour blocks across the week. The level of support shapes how many hours and what ratios apply:

Standard Support (around 1:3):

• Moderate support needs
• Some independence with supervision
• Shared support worker attention with 2 other residents

High Support (around 1:2):

• High support needs
• Significant assistance with daily tasks
• More intensive worker attention

Very High Support (around 1:1.5 or one-to-one):

• Very high or complex needs
• Behaviour support requirements
• Specialised care and one-on-one attention

Any annual dollar figures you see quoted elsewhere are illustrative estimates only. They are not drawn from any NDIS price guide. Your actual budget depends on your individual roster of care and the hourly line items that apply to you.

What’s Included in SIL Funding

Your SIL budget covers:

• 24/7 support worker availability in the home
• Assistance with personal care and hygiene
• Meal preparation and cooking support
• Medication management
• Household tasks and cleaning
• Individual support planning and reviews
• Clinical oversight and nursing support
• Behaviour support (if required)

What’s NOT Included

Separate funding needed for:

• Accommodation costs (rent and board)
• SDA rent (if you’re in specialist accommodation)
• Community access activities (separate NDIS funding)
• Allied health services (OT, physio, speech therapy)
• Transport to appointments
• Personal items, groceries, entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get SIL funding in my NDIS plan? To get SIL funding, you need a planning meeting with the NDIS where you demonstrate high support needs requiring 24/7 availability. This typically requires:

• Functional capacity assessment reports
• Evidence of current support needs (carer statements, medical reports)
• Clear explanation of why SIL is needed vs. lower support options

Your support coordinator or Local Area Coordinator can help you prepare for this conversation.

Can I choose who I live with in Australia? You have input but not full control over housemates. Providers assess compatibility when considering new residents, and you’ll meet potential housemates during the application process. The goal is ensuring everyone in the house can live together comfortably.

If compatibility issues arise after moving in, providers work with you to resolve conflicts through house meetings, mediation, or in some cases, transfer to a different residence.

What if I don’t get along with staff or residents? Quality providers take this seriously. If you’re not comfortable with a particular support worker, speak to the house coordinator or provider management. They can roster different staff or provide additional training.

For resident conflicts, house meetings and mediation are the first steps. If issues can’t be resolved, providers may facilitate a transfer to a different SIL home (subject to vacancy availability).

Can I have visitors and overnight guests? Yes, with reasonable house rules. Visitors are welcome during appropriate hours (typically before 9pm on weeknights). Overnight guests usually require advance notice to ensure they don’t disturb other residents.

Your private bedroom is your space, and you decide who enters. Common areas are shared spaces where house rules apply to everyone.

What if I need hospital or medical care? SIL providers coordinate with your healthcare team. Support workers can:

• Accompany you to appointments in Australia (if funded under your plan)
• Communicate with doctors and specialists
• Ensure medication regimens are followed after discharge
• Provide post-hospital transition support

Many SIL providers have Registered Nurses on staff who provide clinical oversight and can consult with your medical team.

Can I move out of SIL later if I want more independence? Absolutely. SIL is not permanent; it’s a support arrangement that can change as your needs and goals change. Many participants use SIL as a stepping stone to more independent living.

If building independence is your goal, work with your provider on skill development and capacity building. When you’re ready, your support coordinator can help you transition to less intensive supports.

Are there SIL vacancies in Australia right now? Vacancy availability changes regularly depending on resident move-outs and new house openings. Contact SIL providers directly through Carevo to ask about current and upcoming vacancies in Australia and surrounding areas.

Some providers maintain wait lists for specific houses or locations. Getting on a wait list early can improve your chances when a vacancy becomes available.

Start Your Search for SIL in Australia

Browse SIL provider profiles on Carevo to find quality supported living homes in Australia. Compare providers, arrange site visits, and connect with the right SIL service for your needs.

Call 1800 953 253 to discuss SIL options in Australia and arrange provider meetings.

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About Supported Independent Living

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is an NDIS-funded support service for participants with high support needs who want to live independently in a shared home environment with 24/7 support availability.

When comparing SIL providers through Carevo, look for those who:

• Are NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission registered
• Employ support workers with NDIS Worker Screening Checks
• Provide nurse-led clinical oversight and quality assurance
• Offer person-centred support planning and goal setting
• Support community participation and capacity building

Regulatory Information: Carevo connects you with registered NDIS providers. SIL services comply with NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission standards and the NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27 (effective 1 July 2026).