Supported Independent Living (SIL)

At Sunshine Coast Independent Living Service, each of our SIL homes is uniquely supported to cater to the individual needs of the house members using a strengths-based and person centred approach.

We provide active support with medication management, personal care, household chores, meal planning, and preparation, all based on your specific needs. Our experienced support workers can also help you to learn a new hobby, have fun with other house members, or relax in your own space.

Our SIL team also offer overnight support on a sleepover shift based on your needs. Overnight support ensures that there will be someone on hand when you need it at any time of the day or night.

Yes, we will include you in as many household decisions as possible.

In our view, this is your home, and we are a visitor there to support you live as independently as possible.

We welcome the involvement of anyone in your support circle you choose to help you make household decisions.

Our SIL homes range in size from single-person to a maximum of three house members within the household.

We offer modern, comfortable homes in safe and friendly neighbourhoods in the Nambour area on the Sunshine Coast.

We do not currently provide SDA housing at this stage. However, our SIL supports are catered specifically to people with Intellectual Disability, and Autistic people.

You will be carefully matched with other people with disability who share similarities in personality, interests, and lifestyle choices.

We aim to create household environments where house members can build positive relationships and hopefully lifelong friendships.

If you live in a shared SIL home you will be living with a maximum of two other house members.

Your SIL supports will be provided by trained and experienced support workers who have been carefully matched to be the best fit for your team.

Our support workers are passionate about helping you to live as independently as possible while building your skills.

You are welcome to bring what you need to make your house a home, including your bedroom furniture, décor, and personal belongings. Depending on the configuration of the home, you may be able to bring furniture and other items for the living areas.

Pets or support animals must comply with a standard rental agreement.

Yes absolutely! Your friends and family are always welcome to visit you at your SIL home. We ask to be notified of visitors ahead of time, so that any necessary adjustments can be made to support during that time.

The NDIS funds Supported Independent Living (SIL) under your Core Supports budget – Assistance with Daily Life in your NDIS plan. SIL funding can’t be used for rent or other day-to-day expenses like food, transport, entertainment, or activities.