SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING:

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

 WHAT IS SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING?
 Supported Independent Living (SIL) is a person-centered model of
care and support designed to assist individuals with disabilities in
living as independently as possible. It aims to empower individuals
by providing them with the necessary tools and assistance to make
choices, develop life skills, and actively participate in their
communities. SIL encompasses various aspects, including
accommodation, support services, funding, and provider
responsibilities.

 One of the key components of SIL is the availability of suitable

accommodation options. This can range from living alone in a self-
contained unit to sharing accommodation with peers or residing
with a host family. The choice of accommodation depends on the
individual's preferences, capabilities, and support requirements. The
goal is to create a living environment that promotes independence
while ensuring a safe and comfortable space.
 FEATURES AND WORKING OF SUPPORTED
INDEPENDENT LIVING:
Individualised Support
SIL recognizes that each person
has unique needs and goals. It
involves developing a support
plan in collaboration with the
individual, their family, and
relevant professionals to identify
specific requirements,
preferences, and desired
outcomes
SIL Providers
 SIL services are delivered by
support providers who are
responsible for assisting
individuals in various aspects of
daily living. They may offer
assistance with personal care,
household tasks, budgeting, meal
planning, transportation, and
accessing community resources.
Individualised Support
SIL offers a range of
accommodation options to suit
different needs and preferences.
This can include living alone in
a self-contained unit, sharing
accommodation with peers, or
living with a host family. The
choice depends on factors such
as individual capabilities.
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF
SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING:
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
Funding Challenges: Accessing funding for SIL
Independence and Choice: SIL empowers
services can be complex and may involve navigating
individuals to have control over their lives, make
government schemes such as the National Disability
decisions, and choose how they want to live.
Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or other funding sources.

Community Inclusion: By living in their own homes Limited Availability: The availability of SIL services
or shared accommodation, individuals can actively and suitable accommodation options may vary
participate in community life, build social depending on location and funding, leading to
connections, and reduce isolation. potential waiting lists or limited choices.

Dependence on Support Workers: Individuals

Skill Development: SIL focuses on developing relying on support workers may face challenges in
essential life skills, such as cooking, cleaning, finding compatible and reliable support, which can
personal care, and managing finances, which can impact the quality and consistency of the assistance
enhance independence and self-confidence. provided.
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