Supported Independent Living Victoria (Region)
If you live in Victoria and are looking to transition to supported independent living, Maple Community Services offers greater autonomy and community access, whether in our vibrant shared apartments or in your own private dwellings.
As SIL providers in Victoria, Maple understands the unique challenges our clients face on a daily basis. We intimately work with you, addressing your specific needs to place you in like minded communities. Our aim is to create environments that encourage independence, build life skills and work towards a fulfilling future. The best part of our role in your future is witnessing our clients thrive in their nurturing new homes with us.
With the help of our attentive team of professionals, you can expect a smooth transition to supported independent living in Victoria. Our SIL accommodation in Victoria include:
- Both shared and independent fully furnished accommodation options.
- Fully accessible kitchens and bathrooms with the option to add helpful apparatus.
- Comfortable and private living and sleeping areas.
- Maintained outdoor gardens for fresh air and vitamin D.
- Access to local conveniences and transportation options.
- The option for shared support ratio with other clients in private dwellings.
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Our dedicated team offers weekly management check-ins for each of our clients as well as use of our accessibility van and transport services to encourage greater participation in community activities and events.
Close Transport Proximity
We carefully select our supported independent living to be close to transport links for ease of access and commuting.
24/7 Support
Talk to a real person in real time; get real life support, in the moment solutions, and 24/7 responses.
Diverse Background & Languages
80% of our Support Workers come from different cultural backgrounds and speak a diverse range of languages so you feel comfortable and at ease during your journey with us.
Reflect on your current situation, future goals, skills, and potential for improvement. Assess the support you currently receive from non-paid sources like family and friends.
Obtain assessments from Allied Health Professionals for NDIS eligibility. These assessments should cover the impact of your disability and your housing and support needs.
Obtain a written report from an Occupational Therapist, addressing your housing needs and any situational changes, such as ageing parents no longer able to provide support.
A psychology or GP report can further support your candidacy for SIL. These reports should indicate why you are a suitable candidate for SIL.
Your Support Coordinator should submit a detailed report outlining your housing solutions and a transition plan.
You, your family members, and carers may discuss your situation and disabilities to provide evaluators with a comprehensive view of your needs and abilities.
Maple Community Services is available to assist throughout the application or reapplication process, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
The NDIS will make a final decision on the types of services that 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.
Our approach to Supported Independent Living in Victoria
- On the spot solutions to real life problems and 24/7 support from our team of professionals.
- Expert and diverse perspectives from our multicultural team of caregivers.
- Short distances from local amenities and access to transport services.
How Maple can help with SIL in Victoria
At Maple, we have extensive experience working with clients with high complex needs, those with criminal convictions and participants looking to transition from hospital to home. Our SIL housing can be tailored to your specific needs whether for long term, short term, shared or private.
In addition to offering independent living in Victoria, we also share our knowledge of navigating the NDIS system with the help of our Support Coordination and Plan Management services.
Other Maple Support Services
Core Supports
Core Supports are the services that enable you to complete activities of daily living, working towards your goals, and meeting your objectives.
Support Coordination
Support Coordination means we help you identify, coordinate and access support services and disability services providers on your behalf.
Plan Management
Plan Management consists of supporting you to manage your NDIS Funding. We are the connection between you, providers, and the NDIA.
Accommodation
Accommodation/SIL provides assistance and/or supervision of daily tasks to help you live as independently and happily as possible.
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