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Supported Independent Living in NSW: A Complete Guide for NDIS Participants

Everything NSW participants and families need to know about Supported Independent Living (SIL): what it includes, who's eligible, how to get funding and how to find a home in Sydney and regional NSW.

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Moving into your own home is a big step. For many NDIS participants in New South Wales, Supported Independent Living (SIL) is what makes it possible.

This guide explains how SIL works in NSW, from what it covers and who's eligible, to getting funding and finding the right home in Sydney or regional NSW.

What is Supported Independent Living?

SIL is NDIS funding for help with everyday tasks in your own home, so you can live as independently as possible. It's designed for people who need some level of support throughout the day, and often overnight.

Depending on your needs, SIL support can include:

  • personal care, like showering, dressing and grooming
  • cooking, meal planning and household tasks
  • medication prompts and getting to health appointments
  • managing money and paying bills
  • building life skills and confidence
  • getting out into the community, work, study and hobbies

SIL covers the support, not the house. Rent, food and everyday living costs are usually paid by you, often from the Disability Support Pension.

Who is eligible for SIL?

You may be eligible for SIL if you:

  • are an NDIS participant
  • need help with daily living tasks for much of the day, every day
  • are ready to live away from the family home or another setting
  • have home and living goals in your NDIS plan

The NDIA looks at your support needs, your living situation and the evidence you provide. Reports from occupational therapists and other allied health professionals carry a lot of weight. Read more in Who Is Eligible for Supported Independent Living Funding?

How to get SIL funding

  1. Talk to your support coordinator or planner about your home and living goals.
  2. Gather evidence, such as a functional capacity assessment from an OT.
  3. Submit a home and living request to the NDIA.
  4. Wait for a decision. If approved, SIL funding is added to your plan.
  5. Find a home and provider that suits you.

Types of SIL homes

  • Shared homes with a small group of housemates, sharing some supports.
  • Individual living for people who need or prefer to live alone.
  • SIL in Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), for people with very high support needs who are also eligible for SDA funding.

SIL across NSW

Nobility Care Australia is a NSW-based provider, with our head office in Campbelltown. We support participants across:

  • South-west Sydney and the Macarthur region, including Campbelltown, Camden, Narellan and Ingleburn
  • Western Sydney, including our High Physical Support SDA homes in Blacktown
  • Newcastle and the Hunter, through our Newcastle office

Where you live matters. Think about being close to family, your doctors and therapists, public transport, and the places you like to go.

Choosing a SIL provider in NSW

Since 1 July 2026, every SIL provider must be registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. When comparing providers, ask about:

  • their registration and how they meet the SIL Practice Standards
  • how they match housemates
  • how they keep the same support workers with you
  • how you'll be involved in decisions about your home
  • how to raise a concern or make a complaint

Ready to find a home?

Browse our current SIL vacancies in NSW, or contact our Campbelltown team on 02 4623 0500. We're happy to chat whenever suits.

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