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NDIS Support

Supported Independent Living (SIL)

Living independently, with the right support

Supported Independent Living (SIL) provides funded in-home support to help NDIS participants live as independently as possible in their own home or shared accommodation.

Overview

What is Supported Independent Living (SIL)?

Who we support

  • Participants who need regular in-home support to live independently
  • People transitioning from family care, hospital, or residential settings
  • Participants in shared supported accommodation
  • People with high support needs requiring overnight or 24-hour support

KAAMI's Supported Independent Living service provides skilled, compassionate support workers to assist participants with daily tasks in their home — from personal care and meal preparation to household management and community access. SIL is designed to build independence over time while ensuring participants have the support they need to live safely and comfortably. Whether you live alone, with family, or in shared accommodation, our team works around your routine and your goals.

What We Offer

How we deliver Supported Independent Living (SIL)

  • Daily Living Assistance

    Support with personal care, grooming, meal preparation, household tasks, and medication management — tailored to your level of need.

  • Independence Building

    Our support workers actively work to build your skills and confidence so you can do more independently over time.

  • Flexible Support Hours

    SIL funding can cover overnight, 24-hour, or drop-in support depending on your NDIS plan and assessed needs.

  • Shared & Individual Living

    We support participants in individual homes, with family, or in shared living arrangements — adapting our approach to suit your living situation.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Still have questions?

Our team is happy to answer any questions about Supported Independent Living (SIL) and how it can support you or your participant.

  • SIL is an NDIS funding category that pays for support workers to assist participants with daily tasks in their home. It is designed for people who need regular, ongoing support to live as independently as possible.

  • SIL is funded under the Core Supports — Assistance with Daily Life budget. It is one of the highest-cost NDIS supports and requires a detailed assessment and quote process before it is approved in your plan.

  • Yes. As an NDIS participant, you have the right to choose your SIL provider. KAAMI works with you, your support coordinator, and the NDIA to develop a support model that meets your needs and fits within your plan funding.

  • SIL (Supported Independent Living) funds the support workers who assist you at home. SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) funds the physical home itself for participants with extreme functional impairment. Some participants are funded for both; others only for SIL.

  • Yes. Depending on your assessed needs and NDIS plan, KAAMI can provide overnight active support, sleepover support, or 24-hour support. Our team will work with you to design the right support model.

Related Services

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Access Supported Independent Living (SIL) with KAAMI

Whether you're a participant, family member, or support coordinator, our team is ready to discuss how Supported Independent Living (SIL) can support your goals.

Our commitment

What you can expect from KAAMI

  • NDIS Registered — fully compliant with NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission requirements.
  • Person-centred — your goals, your voice, your plan.
  • Multidisciplinary — allied health, nursing, and coordination working together.
  • NSW & Queensland — local practitioners who know your community.

Service Areas

New South Wales & Queensland, Australia