Registered NDIS SIL Provider
Supported Independent Living (SIL) in VIC, NSW & QLD
Live more independently in a safe, welcoming home — with 24/7 NDIS support shaped around your goals, routines and pace.
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What is Supported Independent Living?
Supported Independent Living (SIL) is NDIS funding for the support workers who help you with everyday tasks at home — often around the clock. It’s one of several NDIS home and living supports, and it’s designed for participants with higher support needs who want to live as independently as possible while staying safe and well.
An important thing to understand: SIL funds the people and the support, not the property. Your rent, groceries and utilities are paid separately, usually from your income. If you also need specialist housing, that’s funded through Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), which works alongside SIL.
At Essence Community Care, our SIL services help you build daily-living skills, grow your confidence and enjoy a genuine home life — with trained, compassionate support workers beside you every step of the way. Whether you’re moving out of the family home for the first time, transitioning from hospital, or reviewing an existing arrangement, we take the time to understand what independence looks like for you.
Under the NDIS, SIL usually sits within your Core Supports (Home & Living), and the roster of care is matched to your assessed needs. As you develop new skills, that support can be adjusted — so you’re never receiving more help than you want, or less than you need. Our role is to get the balance right and revisit it often.
- Personal care, cooking, cleaning and medication support
- Skill-building at your own pace, never under pressure
- Shared homes or individual living arrangements
- Support that adapts as your needs change over time
What's included in SIL
Everyday support that fits your life
From shared living to fully individualised care, we make your home life secure, supportive and empowering — the way you want to live it.
Daily Living Assistance
Help with cooking, cleaning, personal care and medication — practical support that keeps home running smoothly and safely.
Skill Building
Budgeting, meal prep, laundry and routines, practised with encouragement so you grow more confident and independent over time.
24/7 Rostered Care
Support available day and night, with a roster matched to your needs — whether that's active overnight care or on-call assistance.
Comfortable Homes
Accessible, well-matched shared homes or individual arrangements designed to feel like home from your very first day.
Personalised Support Plans
Care shaped around your goals, culture and daily routines — reviewed regularly so your support always matches your life.
Community Connection
We help you stay linked to friends, activities and community access supports, so independence extends beyond your front door.
Why choose Essence Community Care
Support that puts you in control
Choosing a SIL provider is a big decision, and the right one makes all the difference to your quality of life. We believe good support starts with listening — to you, your family and the people who know you best — and building from there.
As a registered NDIS provider, we meet the Quality and Safeguards Commission standards and the 2026 registration requirements, so you can have confidence in the care you receive. But compliance is only the baseline. What sets our SIL support apart is the everyday warmth, consistency and respect our team brings to every home.
- Choice and control over who supports you and how
- Carefully matched housemates for shared homes
- Culturally aware, person-first support workers
- Regular plan reviews as your goals evolve
- Coordination with your family, allied health and support coordinator
Ready to find the right SIL home?
Talk to our friendly team about your NDIS plan and goals. There’s no obligation — just clear, caring advice on your next step.
Common questions
SIL frequently asked
questions
No. SIL funds the support workers and daily care. Rent, utilities and groceries are paid separately, usually from your income. Specialist housing is funded through SDA if you're eligible, and it can run alongside SIL.
SIL is NDIS funding for support workers who help you with daily living tasks at home, often 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It funds the support and staff — not the house, rent or groceries.
SIL suits NDIS participants with higher support needs who need regular help at home to live safely and build independence. Eligibility is based on a reasonable and necessary assessment within your NDIS plan.
Yes. Essence Community Care is a registered NDIS provider delivering SIL across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, in line with the 2026 mandatory SIL registration requirements.
Yes. Most SIL is delivered in shared homes with a small number of housemates, but individual arrangements are possible depending on your funding and support needs. We'll help match you to the setting that suits you best.