What is the purpose of supported independent living?

Supported Independent Living is the support that a person needs for their routine activities in the house. The activities may include, personal care, cooking, cleaning, shopping for things and groceries.

The support staff helps differently-abled people to develop skills to live as independently as possible. Seeking supported independent living helps nurture an individual's growth in a secure and supportive environment.

Why is Supported Independent Living (SIL) needed?

People living with a permanent or significant disability shall opt for a supported independent living if they wish to live more independently. Also, people whose physical circumstances do not allow them to work on their routine activities by themselves can avail SIL.

If you already have SIL in your NDIS plan, you can get round the clock support with:

●       Household chores like dusting and cooking

●       Assistance with medications

●       Access to social and community-related activities

●       Help with personal care

●       Commuting to a meeting and much more

Let us look at a few advantages of supported independent living,

1. Become Independent

You want to live independently, trained NDIS service providers are trained and can assist you with:

○   Routine skills such as cooking, cleaning, gardening and doing laundry

○       Support in budgeting and household management

○       Development of social and communication skills

○       Overnight support (sleepover or active overnight)

With SIL, you can have support staff by your side whenever you need it, and your family and friends can also pay you a visit every now and then.

2. Make Friends

You certainly get an opportunity to expand your social circle as you choose to move into a support care home. Besides,l the NDIS service providers help you find a perfect home with like-minded people. Likewise, sharing communal areas like the kitchen, living room, and outdoor spaces gives you a lot of opportunities to get along with the other shared home members.

3. Freedom and Safety

Balancing to be free in your own room and still getting care by the supported independent living staff is vital. You get your own space to keep the way you like and 24*7 support by the team. Enjoy freedom with round the clock support.

4. Constant Support

Moving out of your space and looking forward to living in a new home is difficult. We understand that. Thus, the trained assistance is at your ease to make you feel comfortable and confident while assisting you to develop skills to live independently.

NDIS service providers also come in handy if you want the supported living at your own house. You are safe with constant assistance and can come and go to places whenever you wish.

SIL services are put in place to support you in achieving what you want and being a part of an inclusive community. You get seamless healthcare and support to have a bright future. Now, you can focus on achieving objectives to enhance your skills, be more social, or just get a helping hand around the home.