Supported Independent Living
Live more independently. Feel at home.
Personalised support for people with higher support needs who require help or supervision at home throughout the day and night.
Understanding SIL
SIL is the support — not the house.
Supported Independent Living is an NDIS home and living support for people with higher support needs. Depending on your approved plan, support may be shared with housemates or delivered individually.
SIL is designed to help you complete everyday activities, develop skills and live as independently as possible — in a home that feels like yours, with a team that genuinely cares.
What SIL can support
Everyday support, greater independence.
The exact supports depend on the participant's approved plan, assessed needs, routines and personal goals.
Personal care
Assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, continence, mobility and other personal routines.
Meals and household routines
Support with cooking, cleaning, laundry and developing safe, manageable household routines.
Overnight support
Overnight assistance or supervision for participants whose approved support arrangements include it.
Skill development
Working toward independence with cooking, budgeting, routines, decision-making and other daily living skills.
Social and community routines
Support to plan activities, prepare for appointments and maintain relationships and community connections.
Safety and wellbeing
Assistance and supervision to help manage risks, follow agreed plans and maintain safety and wellbeing at home.
Our process
A thoughtful move, not a rushed decision.
We take time to understand support needs, routines, risks, preferences and compatibility before planning a transition.
Talk with our team
Share your goals, current situation, preferred location and the type of support being considered.
Understand support needs
We review relevant plans, assessments and information with the participant and their chosen support network.
Explore compatibility
We consider location, accessibility, routines, household compatibility and support requirements carefully.
Plan the transition
We plan the move carefully, prepare the support team and review how the transition is progressing.
Current opportunities
Find a home and support arrangement that feels right.
Explore current SIL and SDA vacancies or contact our team to discuss location, accessibility, household compatibility and support requirements.
Why choose BHC
Support that protects your choices and helps you build a life of your own.
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Support planned around the person Routines, communication, culture, preferences, risks and goals shape the support arrangement.
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Careful household matching Shared-living compatibility is considered before a participant is asked to make a decision.
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Skilled and prepared support teams Staff are matched, oriented and prepared before a participant moves in.
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Ongoing review and collaboration Support is reviewed with the participant and their chosen team as needs, routines and goals change.
Let’s find the right home and support for you.
Talk to our team about SIL — free consultation, no obligation.