SIL Provider Registration from 1 July 2026: What NDIS Participants Need to Know

If you or someone you support lives in a Supported Independent Living (SIL) home, there's an important NDIS change to know about. From 1 July 2026, every provider delivering SIL must be registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (or have applied to register).

This guide explains what changed, why it matters, and how to check that your SIL provider is registered.

What changed on 1 July 2026?

Three things changed for SIL at the same time:

1. Mandatory registration. Unregistered providers can no longer deliver SIL, even to participants who self-manage or use a plan manager.
2. New SIL Practice Standards. Registered SIL providers are now audited against NDIS Practice Standards written specifically for supported independent living.
3. A new claim code. SIL delivered from 1 July 2026 is claimed under 0138 – Assistance with Supported Independent Living, replacing the old shared living code (0115) for new claims.

Why did the NDIS make this change?

People in SIL often rely on one provider for most of their daily support, in their own home. Reviews of supported accommodation, including an NDIS Commission inquiry, highlighted risks in this setting. Requiring registration means every SIL provider is checked against the same quality and safety standards.

The new SIL standards were developed with people with disability and focus on:

• the participant's voice, rights and choices in their own home
• supported decision-making
• what good everyday support looks like inside the home

What does it mean for participants and families?

• If you're agency-managed, you were already using registered providers, so little changes day to day.
• If you're self-managed or plan-managed, you can now only use a registered provider for SIL.
• If you use a plan manager, invoices for SIL delivered after 1 July 2026 will show the new 0138 code.
• Your SIL funding. The registration rule is about who can deliver SIL. On its own, it doesn't change how much SIL funding is in your plan.

The NDIS is also going through wider reforms in 2026. The Government has said supports essential to participants' critical care and daily living needs won't change. If you're unsure how a reform affects your plan, talk to your support coordinator or the NDIA.

How to check if a SIL provider is registered

1. Go to the NDIS Commission website (ndiscommission.gov.au) and open the NDIS Provider Register.
2. Search by the provider's name or ABN.
3. Check that their registration is current and covers supported independent living.

If you can't find your provider, ask them directly for their registration details.

Questions worth asking your SIL provider

• Are you registered for SIL, and when is your next audit?
• How do you involve me in decisions about my home and supports?
• How are rosters and shared supports worked out with my housemates?
• How do I raise a concern or make a complaint?

Looking for a registered SIL provider?

Nobility Care Australia supports NDIS participants in SIL homes across NSW, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia, with our head office in Campbelltown. Browse our current SIL vacancies or get in touch for a chat about your options.