Supported Independent Living โ Your Home, Your Way
Skilled, consistent 24/7 support in a home you love โ matched to your personality, your culture, and your goals. Not a programme. Your life.
Supported Independent Living (SIL) is NDIS funding for the support you need to live in your own home โ not for the home itself. It means skilled, rostered support workers available when you need them, helping with daily tasks, personal care, and building your independence over time.
Pacific Community Care SIL is built entirely around you. We work carefully to find the right house, the right housemates if shared, and the right support team โ matched to your personality, your culture, your communication style, and your goals.
SIL is NDIS Core Support funding for participants with high support needs who require help with daily living to live in a home of their own. It covers support workers โ not rent โ and can be delivered in a Pacific Community Care house, your own rented home, or a shared arrangement.
The goal is always to support your growing independence โ not to create dependence.
- NDIS participants who need daily or 24/7 support to live outside of family or institutional care
- People who want to live independently but need skilled support workers present regularly
- Participants transitioning from hospital, residential care, or a family home for the first time
- People seeking a culturally safe, community-connected living arrangement
- Hobart
- Melbourne
Every support is tailored to your goals. Here is what supported independent living (sil) from Pacific Community Care can include.
Rostered support workers
Skilled, matched workers rostered to your needs โ days, evenings, overnights, and active nights
Personal care & daily living
Assistance with all daily routines โ at your pace, your way
Community access
Support to get out and connect with community activities that matter to you
Medication management
Assistance with medication routines and coordination with your health team
Goal-focused support planning
Regular reviews aligned with your NDIS goals โ always building capacity, not dependence
24/7 availability
Active overnight and continuous support for those who need it
House matching
Careful matching of housemates and house environments โ by compatibility, not convenience
Cultural matching
Support workers matched by cultural background and language wherever possible
NDIS reporting
Thorough, NDIS-compliant documentation and reporting
Adults stepping into independence
First-time SIL participants leaving the family home or transitioning out of group homes we make the move feel less like a leap.People with high daily support needs
Participants whose plans fund 24/7 active overnight care, including complex personal care and behaviour support.Housemates choosing each other
Small shared households where compatibility was thought through not assigned. We help facilitate trial stays so the fit is right.01
Initial conversation
We start by listening โ understanding what you want your home and life to look like, without assumptions.
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Home and team matching
We identify the right living arrangement and match you with support workers who suit your needs and culture.
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Move-in and commencement
Your support team is briefed, your home is ready, and care begins from day one โ consistently.
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Matched by personality, not availability
Every SIL participant is matched with workers who genuinely suit them โ not whoever is on the roster.
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Consistency is our standard
We minimise roster changes, brief every relief worker, and always keep you informed.
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Your goals drive everything
We review your support regularly and adapt as your independence grows.
Our team is ready to discuss your needs, answer your questions, and help you take the first step.
What's the difference between SIL and ILO?
SIL is a more structured, often shared-living arrangement with rostered support, typically used when you need help across most parts of daily life. ILO is more flexible and tailored, often for people who want their own arrangement and may only need partial support. We can talk through which one your plan supports.
Do I have to live with people I don't know?
No. SIL can be in a single-occupancy property or a shared home you choose to enter. We never place participants together without trial visits and clear conversations about compatibility, lifestyle, and house rules.
Can my family still be involved?
Absolutely. Many of our SIL participants have very active family involvement in care planning, regular visits, decision-making, and emergency support. SIL doesn’t replace family; it adds to your support network.
How do I know if my plan funds SIL?
Look for a ‘Supported Independent Living’ line item under Core supports in your NDIS plan. If you’re not sure, send us a copy of your plan and we’ll walk through it with you no obligation.
Individualised Living Options
A more flexible alternative to standard SIL for those who want a creative living arrangement. Learn more
Support Coordination
A coordinator to help navigate SIL funding and implementation. Learn more
Hospital Discharge
Transitioning from hospital directly into SIL? We coordinate the entire process. Learn more