Independent living
What is Supported Independent Living (SIL)?
Supported Independent Living (SIL) under the NDIS provides assistance with daily tasks in a shared living environment, helping participants build essential skills for independent living in Hobart and Melbourne. SIL is designed to create a supportive, homelike setting where you can feel comfortable and empowered.
SIL offers a shared accommodation arrangement with like-minded individuals who share similar interests and hobbies, fostering a friendly, compatible environment. You have the freedom to choose your housemates, ensuring a harmonious and enjoyable space that truly feels like home.
With SIL, Apex Support – your trusted NDIS provider – is dedicated to helping you live as independently as possible while providing the right level of assistance, promoting your personal growth, confidence, and self-reliance.
Support Available in SIL Homes
Our Supported Independent Living (SIL) services provide a comprehensive range of supports designed to encourage independence while ensuring a comfortable, enriching lifestyle:
- Medical Assistance – Health monitoring and access to care when needed.
- Assistance with Daily Life Tasks – Support in managing routines with confidence.
- Nutrition and Cooking – Meal planning and preparation with a focus on balanced, nutritious choices.
- Grocery Shopping – Assistance with planning and purchasing groceries to meet your needs.
- Personal Hygiene and Cleaning – Guidance and help with personal care and keeping your living space tidy.
- Public Transportation – Support in navigating and safely using public transport.
- Daily Skill Training – Opportunities to build skills that enhance independence in everyday tasks.
- Community Involvement and Socialization – Encouragement to participate in social and community activities.
- Budgeting Support – Help in managing finances, budgeting, and savings.
- Pathway to Sustained Independent Living – Long-term support to help maintain and enhance independence.