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Q&A with the NDIA
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) shares with
Link some frequently asked questions it has received about
the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Q. What is SIL? (sharing support staff) in the home
A. Supported Independent Living and supports delivered outside of
(SIL) is help with and/or supervision the home including activities like support should also be excluded
of daily tasks to develop the skills of attending medical appointments, from the SIL quote as these items are
an individual to live as independently and support with using transport funded (if the participant is eligible)
as possible in the housing option of to participate with community or outside of SIL.
their choice. These are the supports informal supports (vehicle costs provided to a participant in their should be excluded).
home, regardless of property
ownership, and can be in a shared or
individual arrangement.
Q. What supports/costs are
included in SIL?
A. SIL reflects the supports
delivered to individuals or groups
Q. What supports/costs are
excluded from SIL?
A. Generally, everyday living
Q. Under what circumstances
should a participant request a plan
review?
A. If a participant’s support
needs have significantly changed,
expenses like rent, utilities, and then a participant can request
groceries are excluded from SIL. a plan review through a Change
Other NDIS funded supports like of Circumstances process.
transport, therapy and employment
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