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What is supported independent living?
Independence starts at home, so for recipients with supported independent living (SIL) services in their NDIS packages it’s a pathway to living life on your terms.
Whether you want to build confidence, capacity or learning skills, this short guide will help you thrive in your own home and achieve your goals of independent living!
What is supported independent living?
SIL provides people with access to 24/7 assistance with daily life activities. This may include help with daily tasks such as cleaning, cooking, and shopping.??
The service aims to ensure those on the NDIS can choose where and who they live with, all while living as independently as possible.
The amount of SIL funding included in an NDIS plan depends on the level of support you need to live independently in the housing option of your choice.
selectability offers a range of SIL options including:
- short-term one-on-one accommodation
- individual support (24/7) delivered in your home
What do SIL providers do/not do?
Supported independent living providers; like selectability; are responsible for helping people conduct daily living tasks, including personal care, cooking meals and medical assistance.
They are also unique to each individual and are matched based on interests and personality trait to ensure the person is in the best day-to-day environment.
However, they not responsible for providing funding for living and utilities bills or financial support for any shopping.
What are the benefits of SIL?
There are so many benefits of SIL for those who need it. SIL is not only about receiving care for everyday needs but is based supporting you to live your life on your terms.
Here are the key benefits of supported independent living:
- Recipients can choose to live in their own homes rather than group homes.
- The level of support mean recipients can participate fully in the community.
- It allows recipients control over where they live and who they live with.
- It gives recipients the power to make decisions for their future.
- It offers an encouraging environment to develop skills and confidence.
- It supports recipients to improve their physical and mental wellbeing.
- Support workers are matched with recipients to ensure they are well suited to their interests and personality.
selectability & supported independent living
selectability are pleased to offer more than 40 SIL properties across our footprint as a part of our NDIS service offering.
Are you looking to live life on your own terms, thrive in your home and achieve your goals of independent living?
Our SIL services can help you get there.?
If you’d like to learn more about living more independently get in touch with selectability to speak to one of our team members today.
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selectability acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we provide services and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge those with lived experience and those who support and partner with us to improve mental wellbeing and prevent suicide across regional Queensland.
