Supported Independent Living (SIL)

Supported Independent Living (SIL) enables NDIS participants to live more independently while receiving the appropriate level of daily support. At Rock Support Services, our qualified team provides personalised SIL options, from shared homes to one-on-one supports, designed to build confidence, independence, and a fulfilling lifestyle.

What Is Supported Independent Living (SIL)?

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is a type of NDIS funding that helps people with disabilities live more independently. It includes day-to-day assistance such as personal care, cooking, household tasks, and skill-building. Whether you live alone or share accommodation, our team works alongside you to create a safe, supportive, and empowering home environment.

At Rock Support Services, we understand that everyone’s needs are different. That’s why we design supported independent living arrangements around your goals, preferences, and lifestyle. Our experienced support workers help you gain confidence in your daily routines while encouraging growth, connection, and community participation.

Why Choose Rock Support Services as Your SIL Provider?

Choosing the right SIL provider can make all the difference in your quality of life. Rock Support Services is an experienced My Aged Care and NDIS-registered provider offering compassionate, reliable, and professional support across Queensland.

Here’s what makes our NDIS supported independent living services stand out:

Personalised Support Plans

We take the time to understand your goals, interests, and routines before developing a tailored plan that fits your needs.

Experienced and Compassionate Staff

Our team is trained, qualified, and genuinely passionate about helping people live their best lives. We provide ongoing training to ensure the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Focus on Independence

We support you to do more for yourself. From learning new skills to managing your home, our team helps you build confidence and independence over time.

How NDIS Supported Independent Living Works

Under the NDIS, supported independent living (SIL) is funded for people who need regular or 24/7 assistance at home. The type and amount of support depend on your individual goals, daily needs, and living situation.

SIL funding covers the staff assistance you receive, things like personal care, meal preparation, medication management, cleaning, and help with daily routines. It doesn’t cover rent or utilities, but it does ensure you have the right level of support to live as independently as possible.

At Rock Support Services, we help you understand how supported independent living fits within your NDIS plan and guide you through every stage, from application to placement. Our team works closely with support coordinators, families, and allied health professionals to create a living arrangement that feels safe, empowering, and truly yours.

Why Participants Trust Rock Support Services

We’ve built our reputation on trust, transparency, and genuine care. Our team has extensive experience working with NDIS participants across a range of physical, intellectual, and psychosocial disabilities. We’re committed to creating homes that feel safe, supportive, and empowering, where independence is celebrated every day.

When you partner with Rock Support Services, you’re not just getting a SIL provider. You’re gaining a team that believes in your potential and walks beside you every step of the way.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between SIL and SDA?

SIL (Supported Independent Living) covers the support services you receive to help you live independently. SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) refers to the physical property or home designed for people with very high support needs. You can have SIL funding without SDA funding, and vice versa.

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How Supported Independent Living Works Under the NDIS

Who is eligible for SIL funding?

SIL funding is usually for people who need regular or 24-hour support to live safely. Your NDIS planner or support coordinator can help assess whether SIL suits your situation.

Can I choose my own SIL provider?

Yes. You have full choice and control to select the SIL provider that best matches your lifestyle, goals, and values.

What kind of support can I receive in SIL?

You can receive help with personal care, meal preparation, cleaning, transport, medication management, and building life skills. Support is tailored to your goals, whether that’s learning to cook, finding a job, or joining community activities.

NDIS Support

We work with NDIS support services, and we guide our participants through the process of understanding and utilising their NDIS plans to the fullest. With our expertise, we ensure that you have access to the support and services you need to thrive.

We understand each individual’s journey is unique, and we’re committed to providing the personalised support you need to navigate yours. Contact us today to learn how we can help you or your loved ones live your best life.

TESTIMONIALS

Hear from those whose lives we've touched.

After working with Rockhampton Support Services, my house is a lot calmer. I am a single mother of an ASD child and ODD child. Before working with the team at Rockhampton Support Services my house was filled with rage, extreme behaviour responses, destruction and mayhem, but working with the team, they helped us find structure within our loving household. There are still moments of heightened behaviour, but well within tolerable limits.

I am so grateful for Darrel and Rockhampton support services and the whole team and I often refer to this service as earth angels. Our journey is not over and never ending and I am constantly learning more and more every day but I’m so proud of how far we have come and none of this would have been possible without this support service . This Support service has changed our life and I will forever be grateful .