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SIL is about everyday support
Supported Independent Living is assistance or supervision with daily tasks to help a participant live as independently as possible. It is about the support provided, rather than ownership or rental of a home.
SDA is about specialist housing
Specialist Disability Accommodation relates to purpose-designed housing for eligible participants with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs. SDA does not itself include everyday personal support.
They have separate eligibility and costs
A participant may have SIL without SDA. Rent, groceries and utilities are generally separate from daily support funding. The NDIS assesses individual eligibility and funding; neither service is guaranteed.
Explore the arrangement that suits you
Consider your access needs, preferred location, who you want to live with and the support you need. Ask a coordinator or NDIS contact to explain your options before committing to an arrangement.
This guide is general information. NDIS eligibility and funding are determined individually. Check ndis.gov.au for current requirements.
NDIS RESOURCES
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NDIS ESSENTIALS
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ACCOMMODATION & LIVING
SIL vs SDA: What’s the Difference?
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