NDIS Supported Independent Living in Melbourne
Care AU delivers personalised supported independent living Melbourne participants and families can trust. We are a nurse-led, NDIS-registered provider supporting people with disability to live safely, confidently, and independently – in shared homes, individual arrangements, and complex-care settings across Melbourne, Ballarat, and regional Victoria.
What Does SIL Include – and What Does It Not Cover?
NDIS supported independent living Melbourne funding covers the cost of support workers who assist with personal care, daily living tasks, skill development, and overnight or 24/7 supervision – this is the official NDIS Supported Independent Living (SIL) funding line. SIL does not cover rent, food, utilities, or personal living expenses. For participants in supported independent living in Melbourne, understanding this distinction upfront prevents confusion when your plan is being built.
How SIL Differs from SDA and ILO?
SIL is the support staffing delivered inside your home; SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) is the physical, purpose-built property itself, funded separately; ILO (Individualised Living Options) is a flexible alternative for participants who do not suit a shared living environment. As registered supported independent living providers, Care AU can advise which combination of funding categories applies to your situation and help you access the right mix through your NDIS plan.
Types of Supported Independent Living Arrangements in Melbourne?
Care AU supports participants across group homes (typically 2–7 residents), individual SIL arrangements, and combined SIL and SDA placements for participants with high physical support or accessibility needs. Each arrangement is built around the participant’s goals, clinical needs, and lifestyle preferences. Care AU is one of the registered SIL providers Melbourne families trust for both shared and individual supported independent living arrangements.
What is Supported Independent Living (SIL), really?
Supported Independent Living (SIL) means having support workers available 24/7 to assist with your care needs and daily tasks – like cooking, cleaning, getting ready in the morning, or planning your week.
It’s not about taking over. It’s about building skills, having company, and knowing someone’s there when you need them.
Just SIL Support Melbourne, Ballarat & Geelong
A Day in SIL Melbourne with Care AU might look like…
You start your morning with support getting ready
Supportive staff by your side, 24/7.
We cook breakfast together- not for you, but with you
Dinner is a group effort - everyone chips in
You head out to your local art class, and we help you get there
Need a reminder to take meds or prep for tomorrow? We’re on it
How to Get Started with SIL at Care AU
Step 1: Let’s Have a Chat or Fill Out Our Referral Form
Step 2: Tell Us About You
Step 3: We Design Your Support Plan
Step 4: Find the Right Place to Live
Step 5: Meet Your Support Team
Step 6: Settle In at Your Own Pace
Question & Answer
Frequently Asked Questions
Not always. While Supported Independent Living (SIL) is mostly provided in shared living environments, it depends on your NDIS funding and care needs. Everyone still maintains their privacy and independence.
Yes, we support participants through the transition process, including planning, setup, and ongoing care
Yes, with no second thought. It’s your space, and we would be happy to make you feel home with the kind of setup you want. Personal touches to anything make a huge difference in feeling settled and comfortable.
If you’ve got NDIS funding and your plan consists of Supported Independent Living, you can qualify for NDIS housing in Melbourne via Care AU.
Yes. SIL isn’t about being stuck somewhere. We’ll work with you to find a living environment and team that feels right. Your comfort and independence come first.
Yes, we offer 24/7 SIL support in Melbourne based on your needs, ensuring you have assistance whenever required.
While we can’t promise a perfect match from day one, we focus on genuine connections -That’s what makes our approach to independent living in Melbourne feel more personal and supportive.
While we can’t promise a perfect match from day one, we focus on genuine connections -That’s what makes our approach to independent living in Melbourne feel more personal and supportive.
