How to Get SIL Funding in Your NDIS Plan: Step-by-Step Guide
SIL funding can feel unclear. It sits where daily support, housing, safety, evidence and NDIA decisions meet. A participant may need more help at home, but not know how to…
SIL or SDA First? What Sydney Families Should Understand Before Applying
SIL and SDA are often discussed together, but mixing them up can send a family down the wrong path. One is about daily support. The other is about the home…
Understanding Home Modifications Under the NDIS: What’s Funded and How to Apply
Your home should work for you, not against you. For NDIS participants living with intellectual, physical, or sensory disability, small barriers inside the home can have an outsized impact on…
NDIS vs. Support at Home in Sydney: Which Does Your Loved One Actually Need in 2026?
Families often begin with the same question: if a parent, partner, or adult child needs help at home, which system should they turn to first? In 2026, the answer for…
Is Your Home “Senior-Safe”? 10 Modifications You Can Get Funded Right Now
A home can feel familiar and still hide nasty surprises: a slippery bathroom tile, a dim hallway, a single step at the front door that’s easy to miss. The good…
“Alexa, Open the Blinds”: How Assistive Tech is Changing Daily Life in 2026 SIL Homes
Voice control in a Supported Independent Living share house can look like a novelty until you watch what it replaces. As of 30 September 2025, the NDIS reported 751,446 active…
Peace, Quiet, and Privacy: Is a ‘Robust’ Villa Right for You?
For many NDIS participants, a home is more than a roof and four walls. It’s the place where stress either builds or eases, where noise can trigger distress, and where…
The Rise of Sustainable and Eco-Friendly SIL Housing in Australia
Supported Independent Living (SIL) helps people with disability manage everyday tasks at home so they can live more independently. It’s paid personal support, often in shared homes, and usually includes…
How SIL is Changing the Landscape for Disability Support in Australia
Supported Independent Living (SIL) is funded help or supervision with daily tasks delivered in a person’s home, most often in shared living. It focuses on building skills and supporting independence…