Supported Independent Living and NDIS Funding

July 13, 2021by ZEDCARE

If you’re living with a disability, then it’s possible that you’ll be eligible for financial help from the government in order to maintain a supported independent living. In the coming years, a significant amount of cash will be made available to people with disabilities. Indeed, within five years, we’ll get to a point where there’s some $22 billion available each year. That’s a lot of help! But of course, how that cash is allocated will be dependent on many factors.

Here we’re going to look at NDIS SIL (National Disability Insurance Scheme, Supported Independent Living), who’s eligible, what the funding can be used for, and so on. If you’re looking into independent living options NDIS, then you’ll find plenty of useful information on this page.

Supported Independent Living

You might have heard of Supported Independent Living. Often termed as SIL supported independent living, this is when staff are made available to a person that has disabilities. This staff will provide care for the person in their own home, which will be within shared accommodation. These services are provided by SIL providers. Independent living services allow people to remain in control of their life and remain autonomous, all the while receiving a little bit of help along the way.

NDIS Funding

There are many elements to NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme), but the main thing you need to know is that it’s designed to help people with disabilities improve their quality of life. If you’re eligible for NDIS supported independent living, then you’ll receive financial help that’ll make your life more manageable and enjoyable.

Support Included

The supported independent living program aims to provide some support for people that have a disability. There are a wide range of actions and types of help offered by the NDIS SIL. The services are provided by supported independent living providers, who can offer help with many tasks. For example, a person might need help in cooking and cleaning at home. They may need help with their personal care, or help with their social skills. They may require a little bit of assistance in helping to get their finances in order, or help getting from A to B.

One of the key advantages of supported living is that it’s individually tailored to the needs of the person that will receive the services. That means they can help in the areas where they need help the most, without additional, unnecessary extras.

Support Excluded

While NDIS independent living covers a lot of the daily tasks and needs of a person, they won’t cover everything. This includes the person’s rent, utility bills, food and other home supplies, and their entertainment. Aside from everyday costs, there are also some other restrictions regarding what the money can be used for. For example, a person could not use their funding to buy technology or equipment. Transport and most therapeutic services are also not covered.

Data Courtesy: www.ndis.gov.au

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