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What is Supported Independent Living?
Supported Independent Living (SIL) is NDIS funding for daily support in your home. It is available 24 hours a day and can be shared with housemates.
SIL helps with everyday tasks like cleaning, cooking, personal care and building new skills. You can live on your own or share with others who have a disability.
With more than 330 homes across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and the ACT, and local teams in every region, we can help you find a place that feels like yours. SIL gives you the chance to meet new people, become more independent, and enjoy life your way.
What support can Aruma provide?
Once you’ve found your new home, we can give you the support you need to live there. From day-to-day tasks to building your skills right through to overnight support, we’ve got you covered.
- Cleaning and laundry
- Nutrition and cooking
- Personal care such as showering and dressing
- Going to appointments
- Taking medication
- Taking up a hobby
- Learning to catch public transport
What’s the difference between SDA and SIL?
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is funded separately to SIL in your NDIS plan. SDA pays for the home itself. SIL pays for the support you receive.
Many people receive both, with SDA to help fund a home that suits their needs, and SIL to fund the daily support that helps them live there. Not everyone who receives SIL is eligible for SDA.
Where is SIL available?
We have Supported Independent Living homes across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and the ACT, with local teams who know their area well. From metro suburbs to regional towns, we may have a home near you.
We would love to show you around with a virtual or in-person tour. Want to find out if there is a home near you?
Your Supported Independent Living questions answered
SIL may suit you if you:
- Need daily support at home with tasks like cooking, cleaning or personal care
- Want to live more independently with the right help
- Would like to share a home with compatible housemates
- Want to build your skills and confidence over time
We know it’s important that people click and get along. Our Housemate Matching process puts you first.
We take time to learn about who you are and what you like. Then we match you with the right housemates.
Before you move in, we organise meet and greets so you can check out who you’ll be living with. You’ll also meet the Aruma team who will support you. So when the time comes, you’ll already feel right at home.
And if it’s not the right fit, we work with you to find one that is.
Great! If you already have a home, we can provide all the in-home support you need. We’ll work with you and your family to create a plan that suits your lifestyle.
Yes! All our customers are part of household routines and decisions. How this works depends on what each household prefers.
For example, in some homes, housemates sit down together each week to make decisions about their home. It’s your home, your say.
If you have high support needs and need a home with specialist features, we have a range of SDA properties. Find out more about Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA).
NDIS support categories: Supported Independent Living is funded under Core Supports – Assistance with Daily Life in your NDIS plan.
The NDIS does not fund the cost of rent, board, transport and other day-to-day expenses like food and activities.
Please note: We bill in line with the NDIS Price Guide, which generally increases annually.
Seven years of me being here, I feel like this is my permanent home. My housemates feel like my brother and sister. Really my second family.
Why choose Aruma for Supported Independent Living?
- Your home, your say — You choose where you live and how you’re supported.
- Housemate Matching — We help match you with people you’ll get along with.
- A dedicated Customer Engagement Manager — One person to guide you every step of the way.
- Co-designed support plans — We build your support around your goals and lifestyle.
- Skilled staff — Our teams are trained in complex care, mental health and Positive Behaviour Support.
The Aruma Way – A promise backed by quality
At Aruma, we’re committed to upholding the human rights of every person we support, every time. We call this The Aruma Way, our promise to deliver high-quality support that is:
- Your Way — Person-centred support, putting you at the centre.
- The Safe Way — Keeping everyone safe from harm.
- The Right Way — Effective support, provided the way it should be.
- Together — Working in partnership with you and your support network.
It’s part of our DNA. It’s embedded in everything we do — and it’s what we hold ourselves accountable to.
Ready to find your new home?
Talk to our team today to explore your options and find a home that fits your life.
Have questions?
Need to get in touch or wanting to get the ball rolling with this service? Our customer team would love to help.
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