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How Supported Independent Living Works: A Simple Guide for NDIS Participants

Supported Independent Living, or SIL, is a type of paid personal support funded by the NDIS that helps people with disabilities to navigate their everyday life. Instead of paying for the house itself, SIL support pays for the support workers who assist NDIS participants with day-to-day tasks so they can live as independently as possible.… Continue reading How Supported Independent Living Works: A Simple Guide for NDIS Participants

SIL and Mental Wellbeing: The Everyday Support That Makes a Difference

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is a funded support under the National Disability Insurance Scheme designed for participants who require regular, ongoing assistance to manage daily living activities. SIL provides structured support within a home environment where trained support workers help with personal care, household tasks, meal preparation, medication management, and routine planning. SIL support plays… Continue reading SIL and Mental Wellbeing: The Everyday Support That Makes a Difference

MTA Supports Recovery, Stability, and Independence

The path to independent living often involves careful planning and support for NDIS participants. There are times when long-term housing arrangements, home modifications, or disability supports take longer than expected to be ready. During this transitional period, having a safe and accessible place to stay becomes crucial. This is where Medium Term Accommodation (MTA) comes… Continue reading MTA Supports Recovery, Stability, and Independence

The Growing Demand for SIL Services in the Perth Community

Across Australia, many people living with disability are seeking greater independence and more control over their daily lives. This positive shift towards ‘choice and control’ of people with disabilities over their disability supports have led to a growing demand for Supported Independent Living, commonly known as SIL. As an essential part of the NDIS home… Continue reading The Growing Demand for SIL Services in the Perth Community

Choosing the Right ABI Support Provider Under the NDIS

Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) refers to any brain damage that occurs after birth and is not caused by a congenital or degenerative condition. This type of injury can result from events such as trauma, stroke, infection, substance abuse, or a lack of oxygen to the brain. ABI can… Continue reading Choosing the Right ABI Support Provider Under the NDIS

Making Friends Through the NDIS: Group Activities That Build Confidence

Friendship and a sense of belonging are essential to living a fulfilling and meaningful life. For people with disabilities, finding opportunities to build social connections can often be challenging due to physical, social, or communication barriers. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) helps bridge this gap by offering tailored supports that make it easier for… Continue reading Making Friends Through the NDIS: Group Activities That Build Confidence

Why Participant Feedback Matters to NDIS Providers

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is founded on the principles of choice and control, and participant feedback is an important part of it. Listening to people with lived experience of disability is one of the most powerful ways to strengthen disability support and services. Feedback helps providers understand what is working well and what… Continue reading Why Participant Feedback Matters to NDIS Providers

Supporting Independence at Home for Adults with Complex Needs

Complex needs refer to situations where a person requires support in multiple areas of life due to significant physical, intellectual, or mental health disabilities. These needs often overlap and can make daily activities more difficult without specialised assistance. People with complex disability support needs usually require tailored, coordinated care to live safely and independently. Independence… Continue reading Supporting Independence at Home for Adults with Complex Needs

How Individualised Living Options ILO Can Create Meaningful Futures

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) offers a range of home and living supports that enables independent living and enhances the freedom of choice of people with disabilities. Individualised Living Options (ILO) is one such flexible model of disability support that allows NDIS participants to shape their living arrangements based on their needs and goals.… Continue reading How Individualised Living Options ILO Can Create Meaningful Futures

understanding medium term accommodation

Finding the right living arrangements is an essential part of providing effective disability support. For many NDIS participants, the journey to their ideal long-term home may not be immediate. Medium Term Accommodation (MTA) is a temporary NDIS-funded support that provides a safe place to stay when the participant cannot yet move into their confirmed long-term… Continue reading understanding medium term accommodation