What is Supported Independent Living?
Supported Independent Living (SIL) is NDIS funding for support workers who help or supervise you with everyday tasks in your home, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It's designed for people with higher support needs who want to live as independently as possible while building their skills.
Most participants receive SIL in a shared home with a small number of housemates, each with their own bedroom. Support can be shared between housemates, or one-to-one where your needs require it.
SIL providers now need to be registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (mandatory registration began on 1 July 2026). Lofty Care Services is a registered NDIS provider approved to deliver Supported Independent Living.
Is SIL right for you?
SIL may suit you if you need
A support worker with you 24 hours a day, including overnight
Hands-on help with daily activities for at least 8 hours a day
Some help or supervision for the rest of the day
SIL is often a good fit if you are
Moving out of the family home for the first time
Leaving hospital or rehabilitation and can't safely return home
Living in SDA and needing daily supports
Looking for a SIL provider who listens to your goals
How we support you at home
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Personal care
Showering, dressing, grooming and mobility.
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Meals
Planning, shopping, cooking and eating.
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Household tasks
Cleaning, laundry and keeping your home safe.
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Health routines
Medication prompts and appointments, with nursing available when needed.
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Daily living skills
Budgeting, cooking, travel and self-care, so you can do more for yourself.
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Community participation
Getting out to the activities, people and places that matter to you.
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Overnight support
Active or sleepover support, depending on your needs.
SIL and SDA: what's the difference?
SIL
SIL is the support: funding for support workers who help or supervise you at home, day and night.
SDA
SDA is the home: housing designed for people with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs.
Who pays for what
SDA funding pays the SDA provider for the home. SIL funding pays for your support workers. You pay a rent contribution and everyday costs like groceries and bills. SIL funding can't be used for rent or groceries.
How it works
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Talk to us
Call or send an enquiry. We'll get to know you, your goals and your NDIS plan.
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Find the right fit
We discuss suitable SIL options, housemates and support arrangements. You can visit and ask questions.
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Plan your move
We agree your supports, put a written service agreement in place and help you settle in.
Why choose Lofty Care Services?
Support that puts you first, from a registered NDIS provider based in Georges Hall.
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Registered NDIS provider
Approved to deliver SIL and SDA.
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Person-centred support
Built around your goals, culture and routine.
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Experienced, caring staff
Support workers who listen and care.
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Day and night support
Help when you need it, including overnight.
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Local to Georges Hall, Sydney
Supporting participants across Sydney.
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Clear, open communication
With you, your family and your support coordinator.
Frequently asked questions
What does SIL funding cover?
SIL funds support workers who help or supervise you with daily tasks at home, such as personal care, meals and household tasks, around the clock. It doesn't cover rent, groceries, bills or other day-to-day living costs. You pay those yourself.
Who is eligible for SIL?
SIL is usually for NDIS participants with higher support needs who need someone with them 24 hours a day, with hands-on help for at least 8 of those hours. The NDIA decides whether SIL is reasonable and necessary for you and includes it in your plan.
Do I need SDA to get SIL?
No. SIL and SDA are separate supports. You can receive SIL in an SDA home, a rental, social housing or a home you own. Some participants have both in their plan.
Can I choose my SIL provider?
Yes. You choose your provider, and you can change providers. SIL providers now need to be registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, and Lofty Care Services is a registered NDIS provider approved to deliver SIL.
How do I get SIL in my NDIS plan?
Talk to your support coordinator, local area coordinator or the NDIA about your home and living needs, and ask for home and living supports. We're happy to share information about our supports to help.
Do you have SIL vacancies right now?
Availability changes often. Call 0431 714 119 or send an enquiry, and we'll tell you about current SIL options that suit your needs and location.
Enquire about Supported Independent Living
Looking for SIL in Sydney? Tell us a little about yourself or the person you support, and our team will be in touch.