SIL Geelong

While living alone may suit some people, there are also benefits to living in a group home, such as enjoying a sense of independence, being part of a close community, socialising with others and making new friends, better mental health, taking part in group activities, learning how to be part of a household, taking on responsibilities, and having both communal and private spaces in your home.

If you would like to live with other NDIS participants in your area, Home Caring can help you find a group home in Geelong that’s just right for you. We know how important it is to live with people you get along with, so we carefully match housemates with each other, ensuring a good mix of personalities. Our disability care experts and support workers are always on hand to offer support and help nurture skills for life. We focus on creating a warm and vibrant community where everyone is valued and cared for.

As well as group homes in Geelong, Home Caring also provides group homes in NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, Canberra and South Australia. All of our properties are in prime locations, close to all amenities for your convenience and enjoyment.

For more information or to find out if we provide disability services in your local area, please get in touch with our disability care experts for a free consultation.

• Your individual circumstances, goals and preferences
• Your living skills and capacity-building needs
• If Supported Independent Living would increase your independence and safety
• Information and reports provided by your health professionals and other providers
• If you need significant person-to-person supports due to your disability
• If there are other home and living options that would suit you better
• What is value for money when it comes to your funding.

To have your eligibility for SIL funding considered, you will need to get a functional assessment report (prepared by a healthcare professional such as an occupational therapist) that outlines the impact of your disability, why you are unable to access other types of housing, and what housing supports are required to help you achieve your goals.

Applying to have Supported Independent Living included in your NDIS plan can be a time-consuming and complicated process, so it’s best to chat to your Support Coordinator for assistance. They can assist you with preparing necessary reports for your application, help you explore housing solutions, ensure you give the right evidence to apply for SIL funding, and help you find a provider that best meets your needs. If you don’t have a Support Coordinator, speak to your Local Area Coordinator or Planner for assistance.

If you have SIL included in your NDIS plan, you can access Home Caring’s Supported Independent Living programs in Geelong. Home Caring provides person-centred supports that help you achieve your goals and live independently in the community. To find out about Home Caring’s SIL services in your area, please get in touch. Our friendly team would love to help.

• Personal care tasks, such as showering and grooming
• 24/7 support for high care needs
• Transferring in and out of bed
• Medication management
• Learning daily life skills
• Household chores, such as laundry
• Grocery shopping
• Learning social skills
• Taking part in group activities
• Preparing and cooking nutritious and delicious meals
• Actioning behaviour support plans
• Attending medical appointments
• Supervision, personal safety and security
• Catching public transport
• Managing your household budget and finances
• Planning social activities you enjoy
• Being part of household rosters and activities

Supported Independent Living funding doesn’t cover:

• Rent or mortgage repayments
• Holiday and travelling expenses
• Utilities such as electricity, internet, gas or phone bills
• The cost of food and other necessities
• Repairs to your home
• day to day living expenses
• vehicle expenses such as car registration or insurance
• items covered under other NDIS supports, such as mobility equipment or independent living aids, allied health therapy, transport costs, day programs, or assistive technology.

Lower needs – this level of support provides a NDIS participant with regular supervision where they live. It can include occasional to intermittent prompting for household tasks or self-care activities.

Standard needs – this provides a NDIS participant with 24/7 support so they can live in the community. This could include active assistance, supervision of daily tasks, sleeping over, and actioning behaviour support plans.

Higher needs – this provides a NDIS participant with 24/7 continual assistance with all of their daily tasks. It can include active overnight support, frequent active assistance with daily tasks, managing behaviours of concern, intensive positive behaviour support, and management of complex conditions, such as ventilation.

When you apply for SIL, the NDIS will determine what level of support you require, in order to work out how much funding is delivered into your plan.

A Roster of Care is used to identify the type and level of supports you need throughout the week, and how much NDIS funding you should receive for your SIL supports. You provider fills out this document so that the NDIA can refer to the Roster of Care and see how it changes each year.

At each of our SIL homes in Geelong, we ensure you live with people who are a suitable match in terms of needs and personality, and provide opportunities for you to get to know your housemates before moving in. We also match you with a support worker you can get along with, and who is best suited to your needs. All of our clients have control over their living situation. If things don’t work out, we work with you to address any problems or find an option that you prefer.

To chat to someone about your SIL needs, please get in touch for a chat with our friendly team.