PALS’ easy guide to Supported Independent Living (SIL) accommodation

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is for people who need a lot of help at home, all day and night. At PALS, we want to help you live as independently as possible while getting the support you need. Read our handy guide for everything you need to know about SIL. 

What Is Supported Independent Living (SIL)?

SIL means you get help with daily tasks every day, including overnight. It is for people who want to live on their own or with others but need support to do this safely. 

Your NDIS support coordinator can help you

If you have SIL funding from the NDIS, you will have a support coordinator. They will: 

• Help you find the right SIL provider 

• Work with you to make a care plan that fits your needs 

• Help you manage your support services 

Who can use SIL?

SIL is for people who:

• Are 18 years or older. 

• Need help with daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, or personal care. 

• Want to live independently but need support. 

• Have or can apply for NDIS funding for SIL. 

• Want to live in a shared home with other NDIS participants. 

How to apply for SIL funding

To get SIL funding, the NDIS will look at: 

• Your age (you must be 18 or older). 

• Where you live now and your goals for living in the future. 

• How much support you need every day (more than 8 hours a day and some support overnight). 

• Your skills to live independently and how you can improve them. 

• Other options that might suit you better. 

• Reports from health professionals that say SIL is the best option for you. 

For more information, visit the NDIS website or contact the NDIS for help.

SIL available now at PALS

We want to help you live your best life with the right support in a place you can call home.

Gorman House is PALS’s lovely home in Yarrawonga, Victoria with places available for SIL. It’s a safe, friendly place where you can live with all the support you need.

• Visit our website to see photos, download a brochure and learn more about Gorman House.

• Call us on (03) 5862 2641 to ask questions or get more information.