You have a lot of choices when it comes to the types of supports available in your NDIS plan. One of the most popular options is Supported Independent Living, or SIL, which can help you live more independently in your own home, a shared house or a group home. But how does it work? And how does it differ from other NDIS supports? In this article, we’ll take a look at what SIL is and how it works in conjunction with other NDIS supports.
supported independent living ndis is a type of NDIS funding that helps people with disability live more independently in their own homes, a community or a group home. This type of support can help you develop independence skills and connect to the community, and is often used in conjunction with other NDIS supports such as Personal Care, Community Access, and Home and Living Supports.
There are three levels of SIL, which are determined by the level of support you require. Lower needs SIL provides regular support for living arrangements, but does not typically include 24-hour care. Standard needs SIL provides 24-hour support and overnight assistance, and can also help you with managing challenging behaviours. Higher needs SIL offers continual active support, and is typically only needed by people with high medical or complex behavioural disabilities.
As part of a person-centred planning process, you will discuss your goals and needs with an NDIS planner or local area coordinator to determine what level of SIL is right for you. They will consider your age, goals, needs and preferences and assess what services are right for you, including what support you can receive in the community, at home and in your shared housing accommodation.
You will then be able to use the funds in your NDIS plan to purchase a range of supported living services that are tailored to meet your individual needs. This may include things like help with preparing meals, cleaning, washing, medication management and going out to socialise with friends. It could also include things such as assistive technology, access to a range of group activities and social outings, home modifications and assistive health equipment.
Once you’ve purchased a range of supported living services, the service provider will invoice the NDIS for the cost of those services. This can be confusing for participants, especially when it is different to the other core supports budget categories, and it is important to speak with your NDIS planner or local area coordinator if you’re unclear about how these costs are calculated.
In addition to SIL, you might also be eligible for Specialist Disability Accommodation
(SDA) if you need a high level of day-to-day support. This is a type of accommodation where you can live independently with the help of specialised and tailored support teams. The team at MS Queensland can help you find the best accommodation for your needs, as well as assist you to access a range of other NDIS supports.
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