Living independently is an important part of community integration for people with disabilities. It allows them to have greater choice and control over their lives and enables them to make decisions for themselves. Independent living doesn’t imply that people with disabilities have to manage day-to-day tasks alone. In the NDIS context, independent living often involves accessing the necessary support and services which will help the participants to live on their own or with people who share similar support needs. The NDIS-funded support which assists the participants to be independent at their homes is called Supported
Independent Living (SIL).
Supported Independent Living (SIL) is designed to meet the needs of participants who require substantial assistance from an NDIS support worker, including overnight support to carry out their daily living tasks. This can include help with cooking, cleaning, household chores and personal care. SIL services are better suited for participants with higher support requirements who need help every day of the week for 24 hours. Therefore, the level of assistance that the participant needs in their home daily is an important aspect taken into consideration by the NDIS before funding SIL in your plan. Supported Independent Living is
meant to be shared with participants who have similar support needs. If you are not ready to share your support, SIL may not be the best home and living option for you. Apart from this, the NDIS also checks whether Supported Independent Living support meets all their funding criteria before including it in a participant’s plan.
Aastha Community Services believes that people with disabilities have the right to quality support and services which helps them lead a life of their choice. We can connect our participants with experienced and trained support workers who will help them live a life of dignity and independence. Contact us today to know more about our Supported Independent Living services.
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Aastha Community Services is a registered NDIS provider, delivering NDIS support services across Western Australia. Aastha delivers support and services which enable NDIS participants to achieve their goals and lead an independent life.
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