Supported independent living, how does it benefit you?

SIL is a system design to assist people with a disability with their daily living. Participants are assisted to live as independently as they would like, either in their home or in SDA accommodation. This form of support system suites participants who require high level care, which may include 24/7 support even during the night. SIL; a services NDIS provider can provide to participants who have this in their NDIS plan under category; “assistance in daily life”.

5 Benefits of SIL supports:

1. Comfort in SIL:
   SIL support can be provided by a NDIS provider in your own home. Participants can choose to receive their SIL support in their home a place where they may feel most comfortable.

• Accommodation needs:
  Participants who may not have their own homes can rent out an apartment through an SDA provider. Participants also have the option of receiving their SIL support through an SDA provider.
  
• Expression of independence:
  SIL supports enhances your independence as you are provided with a care that has no limitation. You have a say in what types of services you desire and at what times.
  
• Services provided:
  SIL supports participants who requirements around the clock support. The services provided may include medication support, personal care supports, community access, community engagement and many more if that is what you need.
  
• Overnight support:
  Participants have the option to have overnight support if these services they require is in their NDIS plan. Participants who are high risk might require a support worker overnight.

5 Things to consider when choosing an SIL provider.

Services tailored to you:

Participants should consider if the service providers offer services that are outlined in their support plan. This is to ensure that your needs are always being met and you would not have to stress about your services delivery. It is important for participants to ensure the SIL provider is experienced in the services they require.

Meet your goals:

Do our goals align? Participants and services providers having the seam goals and objective can greatly contribute to a successful SIL experience. It is important to ask potential SIL providers questions surround their care delivery and how they will assist you to achieve your goals.

Location and accessibility:

Providers who have SIL houses in a suitable location is important. Participants should ask about the different types of houses the SIL provider has. SIL provider homes can include sole occupant’s homes, share-houses, and family-friendly homes. Participants are to evaluate the suitability of the location, ask if the house close to family and friends and is the house close to shops and places that are important to you.

Staff qualifications:

Having experienced and skilled support worker can greatly improve your health and wellbeing. Participants can ask about the support worker qualifications and that they meet the required NDIS qualifications. If you require 24/7 support, it is important to explain the supports you require and share any concerns you may have.

Payment’s transparency:

Ask the SIL provider to explain their pricing structure, so you can understand what you will be paying for. Make sure the provider is transparent with you when discussing the prices to avoid any hidden cost.

How My way disability and aged care services can assist you.

My Way Disability and Aged Care Services will assist you with your SIL supports by empowering you to make choices which are suitable to you and your support needs. We will provide experienced 24/7 support if that is what you desire to assist you when required. Our moto is ‘my way, my care, and my disability’. All decisions concerning your care will be made by you, our job is to implement them. Our staff are highly trained and well experienced when it comes to providing care. We take advice and feedback very seriously and we are always looking for ways to improve. We will adapt into your lifestyle to give you the best of the best.