Supported independent living (SIL)

What is SIL?

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is a type of NDIS funding and support to help you with daily tasks to live as independently as possible whilst building your skills. We provide SIL supports in your own apartment within our Vertical Village model.

Some of the supports covered by SIL:

  • Personal care
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning
Photograph of three United for Care team members supporting a participant and enjoying a meal together

Support available to you in SIL

Accommodation

We will help you find a home that caters to your needs, making sure you can enjoy your stay and community.

24/7 Support

Depending on your particular needs support is available for meeting the necessities of life in your own home.

Personal Care

Be supported in personal care activities like showering, dressing and hair grooming.

Household Care

Assistance with completion of housework, for example, cleaning, organising and more!

Skills Training

Ongoing skills development to help you achieve your independence goals!

Other Fun Stuff

Support to get you out of the house, such as  a trip to the shops, cafes or the park.

Benefits of Supported Independent Living

Enhanced Quality of Life

Supported Independent Living puts you at the centre of our care. This person-centred approach fosters a sense of self-worth and happiness, ultimately leading to an improved overall quality of life.

Community Involvement

SIL encourages active participation in the community, enabling you to build social connections, make friends, and engage in meaningful activities.

Skill Mastery

Through skill development programs, SIL equips you with valuable life skills. These skills can range from cooking and cleaning to financial management and transportation.

Greater Independence

One of the primary goals of SIL is to empower you to live as independently as possible. This independence enhances self-esteem and self-reliance.

The Advantages of Supported Independent Living

  1. Personalized Support: SIL is tailored to meet individual needs, allowing residents to receive the appropriate level of support while promoting independence. This could include assistance with daily activities, medical care, or personal development.
  2. Community Integration: SIL often encourages integration into the community, providing residents with opportunities to participate in local events, employment, and social activities, which can enhance their social skills and reduce feelings of isolation.
  3. Skill Development: Supported Independent Living programs commonly include training to help individuals develop life skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and more. This fosters greater independence and confidence.
  4. Safety and Security: SIL provides a safe and secure living environment, which is especially important for those who might be vulnerable. Staff are typically available to assist with any emergencies or issues that arise.
  5. Flexibility: These programs offer flexibility in terms of the level of support, which can be adjusted as a person’s needs change over time. This ensures that the support provided always aligns with what is actually needed.
  6. Promotes Well-being: By supporting physical, emotional, and social needs, SIL can improve overall well-being and quality of life for its residents. The structured environment also helps in maintaining a balanced routine.
  7. Independence Within a Supportive Framework: Although it provides necessary support, SIL still promotes independence, giving individuals a sense of control over their lives and decisions.

Transforming Lives With Our Vertical Villages

I'm here, I'm safe and I've got a place to call home. I've got an incredible care team around me that understand my needs and it's amazing! Very grateful for United for Care!

Carissa
Participant

This team is the Gold Standard. The staff have a good handle on comorbidity of cognitive impairment, mental health, substance use and challenging behaviours. It’s what makes them so aspirational. I worked with one of their clients in crisis homelessness intermittent with incarceration & hospitalisation. He would disappear and reappear. This man is now present, engaged, has a home, no criminal matters. His quality of life has improved.

Lee Wilson
Justice Advocacy Service

United for Care became a beacon of hope for our family when my sister suffered a stroke that left her non-verbal and with a permanent physical disability. Their dedicated and compassionate team provided quality care and emotional support, bringing hope and normalcy back into our lives. They celebrated her progress and, most importantly, helped her find her voice again. We are forever grateful for their support.

Kim
Family Member

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