Let’s talk about SIL and SDA.
For people on the NDIS, finding the right home and support services is an important part of living independently. Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) are two different types of NDIS supports that can help you live more independently. We spoke with Steve Hyde from Scope, a not-for-profit disability service provider, to get insights into some of the most common questions from our community about SIL and SDA. What is SIL? SIL is a category of NDIS funding that supports people with disability to live at home as independently as possible. SIL is usually used when you live with other people on the NDIS and share support services, but it can also be funded if you live on your own. SIL may be available to you if you live in a rental property, share house or SDA. Who is eligible for SIL funding? You may be eligible if you need active disability support for more than 8 hours per day to complete daily activities, or if you require some level of support for the remaining hours – meaning you need help 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, including overnight assistance. SIL is generally only considered
