Step 1: The first step to getting funding for Supported Independent Living and other home and living supports is through the completion of the Home and Living Supports Request Form (https://www.ndis.gov.au/participants/home-and-living/home-and-living-supports-request-form). This document contains the following sections: reason for request, housing and living supports are needed, current living situation, current living arrangement, housing and living support goals, supports that are needed to meet your goals, how you manage everyday tasks, health care needs, assistive technology, home modifications, and decision-making.
Step 2: Your support coordinator/local area coordinator will connect you with an Allied Health professional for an assessment to determine the eligibility for SIL funding, which will be submitted to the NDIS.
Step 3: Your support coordinator will submit a change in circumstances form to the NDIS, letting them know you’d like to move into SIL accommodation.
Step 4: Your support coordinator will work closely with you to find and connect you with the most suitable SIL accommodation.
Step 5: The NDIS will assess all documentation including SIL quote. Your support coordinator and SIL services provider will work closely together.
Step 6: Once the NDIS approves your SIL funding, the provider will assist you with your transition into supported independent living.
IHDS can assist with your supported independent living options.
- Have a chat to us about your needs, goals, and expectations. We’ll help you explore options and supports required in your home or one of our welcoming IHDS houses.
- We’ll help you decided on an appropriate SIL house, develop your personal care plan, and create short, medium, and long-term goals.
- We’ll organise house inspections, followed by a meet and greet with staff, and schedule a move-in date.