Many aspects of the NDIS can be overwhelming, and housing support is no exception! Specialist Disability Accommodation (often called SDA) is one such support. In this article, we explore what SDA is all about.
Supported Independent Living (SIL) is an NDIS service that opens many doors for people with disability. You see, SIL provides 24/7 tailored care and help within the home. Such robust support is great for developing independence and achieving goals.
If you're exploring disability support options under the NDIS, the terms "SDA" and "SIL" likely keep popping up. These terms both relate to housing, so they often get confused - but they’re actually very different!
If you or someone you know has a disability, you might have encountered the term ‘Supported Independent Living’ (SIL). A lot of people ask us, “what is SIL?” so we thought we’d explain it in a handy, easy-to-read blog post.
It’s no secret that the NDIS is home to a lot of mysterious jargon. For instance, if you’ve ever come across "Supported Independent Living", you could be forgiven for wondering, “what on earth does that mean?!”
The NDIS is all about choice and control, and having the freedom to choose your SIL provider means you can find an organisation that is genuinely compatible with your needs, goals, and ideal lifestyle.
Supported Independent Living (SIL) could be a beneficial addition to your NDIS plan if you require 24/7 support with daily living. However, not everyone who needs SIL will get it funded from their first plan.
Specialist Disability Accommodation (also known as SDA) refers to a specific category of housing designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with functional impairments or high support needs.
Two key components of the NDIS are Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Community Participation (CP) - but do you know the difference?
SIL providers are responsible for ensuring you have access to the supports and services you need to live independently. There are however, several areas of support that a SIL provider does not do.