Supported Independent Living (SIL), 1:1 funding
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Chosen Family provides SIL at a 1:1 ratio only. Supported Independent Living (SIL) is NDIS-funded support for people who want to live in a home with the right help around them. It is not just about getting tasks done. It is about feeling settled, respected, and supported to live life in a way that feels like yours.
What is Supported Independent Living (SIL)?
SIL usually supports people with everyday routines and life at home, such as:
Morning and evening routines
Meals and cooking support
Personal care support
Support to stay connected to family, friends, and community
Our 1:1 approach to SIL
We only provide 1:1 support in SIL. In many SIL homes, support is shared across more than one person. That can mean staff attention is split.
Your support worker is there for you, not multiple people at once
Less rushing and fewer competing needs
A stronger sense of safety and trust, because you are not being “fit in” around others
How we help you find the right SIL home
Finding a home is not a quick match. It is a careful process.
A good SIL home fit is about more than a vacancy. It is about comfort, safety, and everyday compatibility.
If you are unsure where to start, we can help you map out the first steps.
01
We learn what “home” means to you
Your routines, preferences, sensory needs, communication style, and what helps you feel safe.
02
We look at location and lifestyle fit
Proximity to community, family, transport, work, study, and the places that matter to you.
03
We explore housing options with you
This includes suitable pathways depending on what is available and appropriate.
04
We plan support alongside the home
Your home and your support model should make sense together, including 1:1 staffing and how that works across the week.
05
We support a slow and respectful transition
When possible, this includes meet-and-greets, visits, and a transition plan that reduces disruption.
FAQs
What is the difference between SIL and SDA?
SIL is the support. It is the staff and help you receive at home. SDA is the housing. It relates to the physical home design for people with high support needs. You can have SIL in many types of housing, including SDA, depending on your situation.
Do you offer shared support ratios in SIL?
No. We only provide 1:1 support in SIL. This means staff support is not split across multiple residents at the same time.
What funding do I need for SIL?
SIL is usually funded under the NDIS when it is considered reasonable and necessary. Decisions sit with the NDIS, often supported by evidence. We can help you understand what information is usually needed, without making promises about outcomes.
How do you create my support plan?
We build it with you. This includes your goals, routines, communication needs, risks and safeguards, and what good support looks like to you.
What if I do not feel comfortable in the home?
Feeling safe matters. If something is not working, we take it seriously and work with you to address concerns and plan next steps.
We got it.
Thank you for contacting us.We’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Talk to us about 1:1 SIL
Not sure where to start? That’s okay. Ask us here.
Registration Number
405 014 6042
ACN
660 703 122
ABN
40 660 703 122
Contact Details
Call Us
(02) 4713 1801
Text Us
0482 077 797
Email Us
info@chosen.family
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If this online form is not accessible or suitable for you, a PDF version of our referral form is available to download.
Once completed, please email the form to info@chosen.family.
