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Living With Housemates In Supported Independent Living (SIL)

Living in SIL with housemates can be a big adjustment and it's natural to have questions about how day-to-day life works.

What To Expect In Your First 3 Months Of Supported Independent Living (SIL): A Resident’s Guide

What to expect when moving into Supported Independent Living. A resident's guide to your first 3 months in a supported living home.

What is NDIS Plan Management?

There are 3 main types of NDIS Plan Management for you to choose from so it’s important to consider how you’re going to administer your NDIS funding.

7 Benefits of NDIS Day Programs

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7 Benefits of NDIS Day Programs

What are NDIS Day Programs? Learn more about how NDIS Day Programs help people living with disability to thrive.

What is NDIS Medium Term Accommodation (MTA)

Transitioning between living arrangements? NDIS Medium Term Accommodation (MTA) offers support while you wait for a long-term solution.

Understanding NDIS Assistance with Daily Life

Assistance with Daily Life is a NDIS support category that assists people with disabilities carry out everyday tasks in the home.

What is NDIS Short Term Accommodation (STA)?

What is NDIS Short Term Accommodation (STA)? Find out more about this NDIS funded respite service in our comprehensive guide.

Supported Independent Living & Specialist Disability Accommodation Explained

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Supported Independent Living & Specialist Disability Accommodation Explained

Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) are key terms used within the NDIS to describe essential accommodation supports for people living with disability. Although these terms are often mentioned together, they represent different types of funding and services that work hand in hand to help individuals live…

Finding Respite: 5 Benefits of NDIS Short Term Accommodation

Please note: Since this article was published, the NDIS has updated its terminology. What was previously referred to as Short Term Accommodation (STA) is now called Short Term Respite (STR). This change better reflects the purpose of the support—providing participants with temporary care while their informal supports take a break.…

Top 5 Tips for Choosing Supported Independent Living Accommodation

Finding a comfortable home with the right support is a significant milestone for people living with disability, marking a transition towards greater independence and autonomy. To ensure a smooth and fulfilling experience, it’s important you consider some key points before making this decision. What is Supported Independent Living (SIL)? …