NDIS Supported Independent Living (SIL) Services Across Australia
Helping NDIS participants achieve independence through personalised SIL housing and daily living supports.
Maple Community Services is a trusted NDIS provider delivering personalised Supported Independent Living (SIL) services across Australia. “Our SIL homes support people with disability to live independently, with tailored ongoing support that meets their individual needs. We customise every SIL plan to match each participant’s goals, lifestyle, and support needs, across nationwide NDIS housing options.
At Maple, we work collaboratively with allied health professionals and community partners to help you build capacity, develop essential life skills, and gain greater autonomy. Our team provides comprehensive independent living support, ensuring you have the tools and care needed to thrive. With Maple, you’re not just finding a home. You’recreating a pathway to a more inclusive, empowered future.
Supported Independent Living Explained
Supported Independent Living (SIL) is a core support that funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). NDIS participants who meet the relevant criteria, receive funding for day-to-day assistance in a supported living environment. NDIS SIL accommodation refers to shared or individual living arrangements where participants receive tailored, 24/7 support. This support includes personal care, daily tasks, skill development, household activities, therapy access, and community participation.
SIL services can be delivered in your own home or within a shared supported accommodation setting. This will depend on your goals, support needs, and what’s included in your NDIS plan. The aim of SIL is to promote autonomy, build life skills, and empower individuals to live as independently as possible.
At Maple Community Services, we provide safe, accessible, and welcoming NDIS SIL housing options across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and Western Australia. Our disability accommodation meets a wide range of support needs, lifestyle preferences, and funding plans. Whether you’re looking for short wait times or long-term placements, we have SIL homes with no waitlists, tailored to your needs.
Explore our current SIL vacancies today to find the right home and support environment that helps you thrive.
Depending on your or your loved one’s support needs and goals, Maple Community Services can provide or coordinate a range of NDIS Supported Independent Living (SIL) accommodation options across Australia.
The NDIS can fund Short Term Accommodation (STA), in situations where you or your loved one needs temporary housing and support. Whether it’s for a planned break, emergency respite, or transitional care, Maple Community Services™ can sort your accomodation. And, provides high-quality, person-centred support throughout your stay.
While residing in our NDIS-approved short term accommodation, participants continue to receive consistent assistance with daily living tasks. These include personal care, meal preparation, and community access. Our goal is to ensure a smooth, supportive experience that meets your needs—no matter how short the stay.
NDIS-funded respite accommodation provides temporary support for both carers and participants. Offering a much-needed break from daily care routines. Carers can take time to rest and recharge, knowing their loved one with a disability is receiving high-quality support in a safe and welcoming environment.
NDIS participants can access respite accommodation to enjoy time away from their usual home or family setting. They can continue to receive person-centred assistance with daily living tasks. Whether for a few days or a couple of weeks, NDIS respite care is designed to support wellbeing, independence, and balanced care for everyone involved.
NDIS-assisted living housing is ideal for people with disability who require ongoing support with daily living activities, such as cooking, cleaning, and personal care. This type of accommodation offers a safe, supportive environment where you or your loved one can live with greater independence. While receiving tailored assistance as part of the living arrangement.
As an NDIS-registered provider, Maple Community Services™ delivers high-quality assisted living supports within comfortable and inclusive home settings. We ensure that you have the care you need, right where you live.
NDIS disability independent living accommodation is designed for people with disability who want to live independently while receiving the support they need. These living arrangements often involve shared housing with others who have similar support needs. And, foster a sense of community and connection while promoting individual autonomy.
Participants can access tailored assistance with daily tasks such as personal care, meal preparation, and household management. This enables them to build life skills, maintain routines, and achieve their goals in a safe and supportive environment. At Maple Community Services™, we offer a variety of NDIS-funded independent living options that support choice, control, and confident living.
NDIS disability group homes provide a supported, shared living environment for people with disability who require help with daily tasks and ongoing support. At Maple Community Services, our group homes are part of our Supported Independent Living (SIL) offering, where you or your loved one can receive personalised assistance with daily living. We provide 24/7 support for cooking, cleaning, personal care, medication management and other needs.
We understand that comfort, compatibility, and community are essential. That’s why we take the time to match participants with the most suitable NDIS group home, ensuring the environment supports individual needs. And positive social connections and shared routines. With Maple, you can feel confident knowing your support is personalised, consistent, and focused on your independence.
NDIS disability housing, including Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), provides purpose-built, accessible homes for people with high and complex support needs. SDA is specifically designed for NDIS participants with extreme functional impairment or very high support requirements, offering a safe, inclusive environment that promotes independence, comfort, and an improved quality of life.
SDA funding supports the design and construction of specialist housing tailored to individual needs—such as improved liveability, high physical support, robust construction, or fully accessible homes. At Maple Community Services, we partner with trusted SDA providers across Australia to help you or your loved one access the right housing solution aligned with your NDIS plan, support needs, and long-term goals.
Find SIL Housing Options Near You
Maple Community Services is proud to extend our disability housing support services across Australia. We currently manage over 20 SIL homes across Greater Sydney and Rural NSW. Providing high-quality care in safe, inclusive, and comfortable settings. While we reach a range of Sydney suburbs such as Blacktown, Campbelltown, Liverpool, and Penrith, we also provide support and assistance to communities in the greater NSW region, Victoria, Western Australia and Queensland.
This extensive coverage enables us to offer our support coordination and other NDIS services to diverse individuals throughout the regions.
Each home is matched to suit your preferences, needs, and support requirements, with a focus on compatibility and community. Some of the key communities we support in include this list of locations:
What Is the NDIS SIL Program?
Maple’s Supported Independent Living program is a comprehensive support system. This system is designed to provide people living with disabilities with the support and guidance they need to live as independently as possible within their community. This NDIS supported independent living program offers a full range of services and resources to help participants lead fulfilling lives.
Assisted Accomodation
Our NDIS Supported Independent Living (SIL) program provides a range of disability housing options tailored to meet the unique support needs of each participant. Whether it’s a private apartment, shared home, or group living arrangement, our SIL accommodation ensures a safe, accessible, and comfortable environment that feels like home.
Daily Living Assistance
Our participants receive personalised daily living support from trained support workers who assist with various aspects of daily life. Assistance with daily tasks forms a core component of our SIL program. This kind of support can include help with personal hygiene, meal preparation, laundry, grocery shopping medication management, and mobility assistance.
Personalised SIL Planning
The hallmark of our SIL program is the emphasis on individualisation. Each participant has a unique care plan tailored to their specific needs, goals and preferences. This approach ensures that the support provided aligns with the individual’s abilities and aspirations. Each participant can then collaborate with their support workers and plan managers to assess their progress and adjust their goals as needed.
Social And Community Engagement
Our SIL program promotes social integration and community involvement. Our support workers help participants to access community resources, participate in social activities, and develop relationships. We encourage development and are committed to enhancing their overall well-being.
Skill Development
Participants are encouraged to develop their essential life skills. This can include budgeting, time management and self advocacy. We also support them with anything else they choose to work on. These skills can help individuals to make informed decisions and take control of their lives.
Healthcare Coordination
Our SIL program can include coordination with the healthcare system. Ensuring that our participants have access to necessary medical appointments and therapies as well as scheduling, transportation, and communication with healthcare providers.
At Maple Community Services, we’re more than just an NDIS SIL provider—we’re your partner in creating a life that’s independent, fulfilling, and entirely your own. Our person-centred approach means we put your choices, goals, and lifestyle preferences first. Every step of the way.
We’re proud to offer fast turnover times on our Supported Independent Living (SIL) vacancies across Australia. We understand that finding the right home is not just a priority but a necessity. Our streamlined intake and placement process, combined with a wide network of trusted providers, enables us to secure the right SIL accommodation quickly and efficiently.
What makes Maple different is our holistic support. When you choose to move into a Maple SIL home, our entire team gets involved—from transporting your belongings to helping you set up. We find out what it takes to truly make a space feel like you home. Then we help you to personalise the space the way you like.
Our support doesn’t stop there. We provide 24/7 care, working closely with you to build daily routines, develop life skills, explore your neighbourhood, and discover new passions.
Trusted NDIS SIL Providers
Whether you’re transitioning into a group home, shared accommodation, or your own home under SIL funding, we ensure that the accommodation and supports are tailored to your needs and goals. Our highly experienced team works with you to develop a personalised care plan under your NDIS Core Supports, helping you strengthen your skills and live as independently as possible.
We also make navigating the NDIS easier by guiding you through Supported Independent Living and Specialist Disability Accommodation funding, ensuring the entire process is stress-free and accessible.
At Maple, we go beyond just finding you a place to live—we help you build a life where you can thrive.
Am I Eligible for Supported Independent Living?
In Australia, Supported Independent Living is available to NDIS participants who require ongoing support to live more independently. SIL is typically suited to people with moderate to high support needs, including those with intellectual, physical, or psychosocial disabilities. While SIL and SDA are most commonly approved for individuals with higher levels of disability, those with milder disabilities may also be eligible, depending on their circumstances.
To access SIL funding, the NDIS must determine that the support is reasonable and necessary based on your individual goals, daily living challenges, and functional capacity. Eligibility is assessed as part of your NDIS plan, and typically includes participants who need regular assistance with personal care, household tasks, and community participation.
Supported Independent Living Application Process
The main goal of the application process for a Supported Independent Living program is to determine your needs for services. As such, you will need to be as involved as possible. After all, no one knows your needs better than you.
Many factors go into the evaluation of what is necessary and reasonable support in each specific case. The NDIS considers your or your loved one’s:
- current situation
- goals for the future
- current skills
- ability to improve skills
- current non-paid supports, such as from friends and family
- reports and assessments gathered from medical and therapy providers
The NDIS relies on evidence and advice from Allied Health Professionals to determine if a participant is eligible for SIL or SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) funding. The areas that health professionals must address are the following:
- The significant impact of the participant’s disability on their mobility, self care, and cognition.
- The type of housing that would be appropriate for the participant
- The other types of supports required for the participant to achieve their housing goals
SIL Application Requirements
You will require a written report by an Occupational Therapist which allows for up to 20 hours of funding within your NDIS Plan from the Improved Daily Living category. The report should address why there is no other access to suitable housing options or why your situation may have changed. An example of a situational change may be ageing parents who are no longer able to support the participant.
A psychology/GP report is also useful during the application process to indicate why the participant is a suitable candidate for SIL, and a Support Coordinator will need to submit a detailed housing solutions report with a summary of relevant information, as well as outlining a transition plan for the move.
Lastly, you or your loved one, family members, and any carers that help may be asked to discuss your or your loved one’s situation and disabilities. Thus, the evaluators get a broad view of you or your loved one’s needs, and abilities. Maple is happy to assist you throughout the application or reapplication process, to ensure the application is as complete and accurate as possible.
At the end of this process, the NDIS decides what types of services will benefit you or your loved one.
You can rely on Maple as experts in helping our clients gain SIL approval whenever it is appropriate. We are happy to help you with your or your loved one’s SIL referral. With our fast turnaround time on referrals, we can help you get started more quickly than most SIL providers.
How Do I Get Supported Independent Living Funding?
To access Supported Independent Living (SIL) funding through the NDIS, you or your loved one must submit a request during your NDIS planning process. A Support Coordinator will help guide you through each step, starting with a meeting to discuss your current needs, daily challenges, and long-term goals.
During your NDIS planning meeting, it’s important to clearly explain why SIL supports are reasonable and necessary for your specific situation. This may include evidence of your support needs, assessments from allied health professionals, and details about your living arrangements.
At Maple Community Services, our experienced support team is here to assist. If you have questions or need help preparing your application for SIL, we’re ready to provide personalised advice and ensure you feel confident navigating the process.
Applying for NDIS Supported Independent Living (SIL) with Maple Community Services is a simple and supportive process designed to help you transition into the right home with the right supports.
It starts with an initial enquiry. Once you get in touch, a friendly member of our dedicated SIL team will contact you to discuss your NDIS accommodation needs and explain how we can help.
From there, we take the time to get to know you. We understand your preferences, goals, support requirements, and ideal living environment. So we can tailor a SIL plan that fits your life and help you explore the best SIL accomodation options for you.
Our team will then assist you in preparing your SIL funding budget and guide you through the submission and approval process with the NDIA. Once your plan is approved, we’ll support your move into your new home. We transport you and your belongings and set up the space so it feels like your own. We deliver your services and continuously help you build routines, gain independence, and achieve your goals through personalised, ongoing support.
Finding the most suitable Supported Independent Living vacancies in Australia can be a difficult and frustrating process. However, at Maple, you can rely on our friendly accommodation team to assist you from start to finish.
We work with you to find the best match for you or your loved one, so that you or your loved one can live in a home where needs are met and you or your loved one can enjoy your version of a pleasing independent life. We consider personal preferences, such as strict nutritional diet requirements and the type of home desired to live in, as well as unique support needs.
What Is the Difference Between SIL and SDA?
Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) are both NDIS-funded supports, but they serve different purposes.
A SIL provider manages daily support services—such as help with personal care, cooking, cleaning, and building life skills—for NDIS participants who need regular assistance to live independently.
SDA, on the other hand, is for individuals that require purpose built homes. These homes are designed with accessibility at the forefront. With accessible bathrooms, wide doorways, ramps and railways for ease and convenience. If you are an NDIS participant with extreme functional impairments or very high support needs you may receive specific SDA funding, in addition to your SIL funding.
While SIL pays for the support you receive, SDA covers the physical environment you live in. Some participants may receive both supports if they require specialised housing and ongoing daily assistance.
Maple has established SDA and SIL homes and partnership across Australia. Ensuring we are always able to accomodate our community, no matter their needs or where they are located.
What Is the Difference Between Supported Living and Independent Living?
Independent living and Supported Independent Living (SIL) are both housing options for people with disability under the NDIS. But, they differ in the level of support provided.
Independent living typically refers to individuals who are able to manage most daily tasks on their own. They require a lesser degree of support and may need minimal or occasional assistance.
In contrast, SIL is designed for NDIS participants who need regular, ongoing support with daily activities such as personal care, household tasks, medication management, and community access. Since NDIS participants eligible for SIL services often live with moderate to high support needs, they may benefit from additional therapies. This includes overnight assistance, occupational therapy or speech pathology. SIL offers this higher degree of support within a shared or individual living arrangement. And, ensures that participants can live more independently while receiving the care they need.
At Maple Community Services, our SIL specialists can help you explore vacancies and find a solution tailored to your individual needs and NDIS plan.
The Maple Commitment
Here at Maple, we are committed to achieving your goals! Providing support is the backbone of our purpose. We listen and act in realtime, and we empower our community through equal opportunities. It is our focus on building relationships with each and every one of our individuals, that sets us apart from the rest. What truly sets Maple Community Services apart is our unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive environment. We listen to your needs, act quickly to address concerns, and prioritise building relationships based on trust and respect. With Maple, you’ll never feel like just a number; you’re a valued member of our community, and your voice matters.
By choosing Maple, you’re partnering with a dedicated team ready to guide you toward a more independent and fulfilling life. Explore how we can help you or your loved one achieve your vision for the future and take the next step toward independence and empowerment. Whether you’re just starting your supported independent living application process or looking for the perfect accommodation, Maple Community Services is here to provide all the support and guidance you need. Contact our friendly team today to discuss your options and find out how we can make independence more achievable for you.
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