The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plays an important role in fostering independence in the lives of people with disabilities in Australia. The support and services funded by the NDIS provide substantial benefits to individuals with disabilities, allowing them to live fulfilling lives while receiving necessary disability assistance. Supported Independent Living (SIL) support is one among the many home and living support options available to NDIS participants. This support is recommended for people who need a significant level of help throughout the day. Participants with higher support needs can access SIL support to receive continuous assistance at home which helps them to live independently.

Supported Independent Living support includes assistance with personal care tasks, developing independent living skills in participants, and help with cooking, cleaning, as well as other household chores. NDIS support workers providing SIL assistance also accompany the participants to various community activities and help the participants to visit their friends and family. The benefits of Supported Independent Living support include greater independence, increased community participation, access to personalised support and the focus on skill development necessary for independent living. Funding for supported independent living is typically allocated when individuals reside with other participants and jointly receive support and services. This will also help to improve the social skills of the participants. The decision of sharing supports with specific individuals is left to the choice of the participants themselves.

Aastha Community Services can help you access Supported Independent Living support which will allow you to live independently and achieve your goals. We can connect you with trained NDIS support workers who will address all your disability-related support needs with care and compassion. We are always one phone call away if you need any help or guidance in your journey towards independence. Contact us today to know more.