What is Supported Independent Living? 

Supported Independent Living helps people requiring higher levels of support to live in their own home or one of ours, by themselves or with other NDIS participants, with the option of having a Support Worker stay overnight.

 

Looking for a Supported Independent Living property? 

Check our our SIL housing properties here. 

How we can support you.

We are a team of NDIS registered professionals who work together to provide a network of support that helps people feel empowered, achieve positive outcomes and live their best lives.

As members of our team, Support Workers can help you learn new skills to manage everyday tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and budgeting, to develop social, relational and communication skills and to participate in sport and recreational activities. Support Workers can even stay overnight, if needed. 

As members of your team, will work with you, your families and networks to ensure you feel supported.

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Paul’s story

Paul lives independently, in his own home, with high levels of support from his Support Worker, Kim. 

People like Paul are learning everyday living skills and living in their own homes with support, including the option of overnight support. Baptist Care SA has Supported Independent Living options available now. Baptist Care SA Supported Independent Living. Living independently, with support. 

What is included in Supported Independent Living?

A Supported Independent Living package can include support for:

  • Shopping

    Writing a shopping list and doing your own shopping.

  • Budgeting

    Managing your money and household budgeting.

  • Personal care

    Showering and dressing.

  • Household tasks

    Such as cleaning and laundry.

  • Catching Transport

    Catching public transport.

  • Cooking

    Preparing and cooking a meal.

Ready to get started?

1

Contact us

Contact us by phoning 8273 7190 or sending us an email.

2

Discuss goals

Our team will visit you to discuss your goals and how we can work together.

3

Create a plan

Together, we will create plan to achieve your goals.

4

Manage & support

Together, we will take steps to achieve your goals and continue to monitor how things are going and support you, to make the most of every day.

  • "My son has Down Syndrome and lives independently with support from Baptist Care SA. I don’t worry about him because I know he is happy and being taken care of."

    Janet

  • "Baptist Care SA has helped me get things done and use my NDIS funding better."

    Aaron

  • "I love working at Baptist Care SA. We provide great service. I feel I contribute to supporting our clients get great outcomes."

    Deborah

  • "There is no greater joy than seeing people’s independence and confidence grow as you support them to reach their goals."

    Kim

  • "What I love most about Baptist Care SA is their support workers. They’ve helped unlock my potential."

    Jarred

  • "With support from Baptist Care SA, I can live on my own and take care of myself."

    Tristian

  • "There’s something special about my Behaviour Support Practitioner, Marco. He is very gentle."

    Kerrie

  • "I’m proud to work for Baptist Care SA—the people are genuine and truly listen and care."

    Megan

Disability and NDIS Service Availability

Available to provide supports
Can accept a few referrals
Currently no capacity
Services
Availability

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If there is currently no availability for a service, you can join the waitlist to be informed when space becomes available.

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Frequently asked questions

Supported Independent Living is one type of help or supervision with daily tasks to help you live independently and build your daily living skills.

Supported Independent Living is best suited for people with higher level support needs who need some level of help at home all the time.

Supported Independent Living offers people greater independence, control over their lives, and the opportunity to live in their own homes, while being supported by Support Workers who know and understand their needs. This helps people to build skills and confidence, and to develop social networks and support systems while improving their mental and physical health, and overall wellbeing.

You can receive Supported Independent Living services in a house you live in. If you don’t have a house, we can help you find one.

SIL does not pay for rent, home modifications or day-to-day living expenses, like food.

NDIS Disability Services

Supported Independent Living

Live independently with higher levels of support. 

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SIL Housing Vacancies

Available supported independent disability housing vacancies.

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In-Home Supports

Live independently with a bit of support with everyday activities.

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Developmental Education

Develop and enhance your social, emotional, behavioural and self-care skills in all areas of your life.

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Positive Behaviour Support

Promoting positive behaviour, reducing behaviours of concern and improving overall quality of life.

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Occupational Therapy

Promoting improved health and wellbeing through participation in meaningful day-to-day activities.

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Get in touch.
We’d love to hear from you!

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8273 7190

Acknowledgement of Country

Baptist Care SA acknowledges we work on the lands of the Kaurna, Peramangk and Boandik people. We respect the ongoing skilful custodianship of lands, skies and waters and the continuous deep cultural connection with Country. We pay respect to Elders and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from all Countries, Nations and Mobs.