Supported Independent Living
Supported Independent Living (SIL) is available for people who require access to 24/7 support. CPL staff are highly trained to provide complex physical supports to maximise independence with things like personal care, household decision making, and domestic duties.
We offer SIL in locations across Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
Short Term Accommodation (STA)
Short Term Accommodation is funding for support and accommodation for a short time away from your usual home. It covers the cost of your care in another place for up to 14 days at a time and includes the cost of your personal care, accommodation, food and activities which you and your provider agree to.
STA may be accessed for reasons like:
- Having a short break away from home
- Having the opportunity to make new friends or develop new skills
- Helping to maintain your current living situation by giving your informal supports a break
- Supporting you when your usual support network isn't available for a short period
Specialist Disability Accommodation
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is specifically designed for people who require specialist housing solutions. There are different types of accommodation available based on the support needs of the people residing in them.
SDA is entirely accessible and could have provisions for things like ceiling hoists in bedrooms and bathrooms, home automation, emergency power backup and assistive technology.
Funding options
There are a range of funding options available to support you to reach your independent living goals. CPL can help you navigate your way through them to ensure you receive the right funding. This can include everything from simple home modifications to Supported Independent Living in your very own home.
Community housing registration
CPL is registered as a Tier 3 Community Housing Provider with the National Regulatory System for Community Housing (NRSCH). As a registered provider, you can be assured that CPL provides quality housing and tenancy management.
Our quality systems for our tenants provide for regular housing inspections and maintenance reports, tenancy satisfaction surveys and feedback mechanisms, choice and control initiatives to support tenants to have a say about their living arrangements, and individualised tenancy accommodation agreements. As a registered community housing provider and highly experienced disability services provider, we are well equipped to meet the needs of our tenants.
At present the community housing managed by CPL is designated for disability. You can find more information on the National Regulatory System for Community Housing here.
Contact us
For more information about housing options and how we can support you, please call us on 1800 275 753 or send an online enquiry.
Supported Housing and Independent Living - FAQs
What is the difference between SIL and SDA?
Supported Independent Living (SIL) is the essential support you receive at home, to allow you to live independently. It applies to people with a disability who require access to 24/7 support.
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is a type of housing designed for people who have very high support needs and require specialist housing solutions like ceiling hoists, automatic doors and other major physical adjustments to their living space.
How can I get SIL or SDA in my NDIS Plan?
For people who want to apply for SIL or SDA, you will need to have approval from the NDIA to say you are eligible. If you don't have approval yet and would like to get started, give us a call on 1800 275 753 and we will guide you through the steps involved.
Where do Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) come under my NDIS Plan?
If you have been assessed by the NDIA as eligible for SIL you will find the information under the Core section of your plan.
If you have been assessed by the NDIA as eligible for SDA you will find the information under the Capital section of your plan.
For more information speak to your NDIS Planner or call us on 1800 275 753
What if I want support in my own home?
We can provide assistance in your own home for as often as you like, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This service is called in-home support. You can find out more information here: cpl.org.au/disability-services/home-support