Supported Independent Living Sydney
Are you looking to transition to an SIL property that provides you with greater independence and autonomy? No matter your unique challenges in and around the Sydney area, our goal at Maple is to match like-minded lodgers to ensure our accommodations become warm and welcoming homes for our clients.
At Maple Community Services we understand that our home is a haven, somewhere we can be safe, relax and be ourselves. We take pleasure in witnessing the positive transformations our clients experience when they become a part of our community. We offer the prospect of a more vibrant and inclusive future, teeming with possibilities for personal growth, meaningful connections, and a life filled with purpose.
Our variety of accommodation and support services in Sydney is carefully tailored to meet the individual needs of our participants, but we don’t stop there. We believe in forging meaningful connections, not only with our clients but also with medical professionals and service providers. Together we work to empower you or your loved one with the skills and resources needed to increase your independence and well-being.
As NDIS Supported Independent Living providers, Maple Community Services have SIL and SDA accommodation available within the Greater Sydney area. We specifically choose locations that are close to public transport and local amenities so that you can be well connected to the local community. We can also facilitate sole occupancy with shared support ratios with other clients.
All our dwellings also include weekly case management check-in’s, access to Maple’s accessibility van and transport services, community events and regular outings – all within our welcoming and family friendly atmosphere.
Close Transport Proximity
We carefully select our supported independent living to be close to transport links for ease of access and commuting.
24/7 Support
Talk to a real person in real time; get real life support, in the moment solutions, and 24/7 responses.
Diverse Background & Languages
80% of our Support Workers come from different cultural backgrounds and speak a diverse range of languages so you feel comfortable and at ease during your journey with us.
Reflect on your current situation, future goals, skills, and potential for improvement. Assess the support you currently receive from non-paid sources like family and friends.
Obtain assessments from Allied Health Professionals for NDIS eligibility. These assessments should cover the impact of your disability and your housing and support needs.
Obtain a written report from an Occupational Therapist, addressing your housing needs and any situational changes, such as ageing parents no longer able to provide support.
A psychology or GP report can further support your candidacy for SIL. These reports should indicate why you are a suitable candidate for SIL.
Your Support Coordinator should submit a detailed report outlining your housing solutions and a transition plan.
You, your family members, and carers may discuss your situation and disabilities to provide evaluators with a comprehensive view of your needs and abilities.
Maple Community Services is available to assist throughout the application or reapplication process, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
The NDIS will make a final decision on the types of services that will benefit you or your loved one.
You can rely on Maple as experts in helping our clients gain SIL approval whenever it is appropriate. We are happy to help you with your or your loved one’s SIL referral. With our fast turnaround time on referrals, we can help you get started more quickly than most SIL providers.
Our approach to Supported Independent Living in Sydney
- Person to person support with a dedicated support worker
- Integrate with housemates and form relationships within the community
- Diverse and friendly team of professionals
- At the moment solutions with a 24/7 response team.
How Maple can help with SIL in Sydney
Maple Community Services specialises in providing supported independent living for people with disabilities in any home setting whether it is shared or in your private home, short term, medium term, or long term.
We also specialise in supporting SIL Clients with Criminal Convictions, clients with high complex needs and hospital to Home Transitions. We can help you to facilitate the complexities of NDIS funding and help you to create a comprehensive NDIS plan that works for you.
We bring our years of expertise and a wealth of knowledge to provide empowering and uplifting assistance in navigating the intricacies of daily life. Speak with one of our SIL specialists today to learn more about finding Supported Independent Living vacancies in and around the Sydney area.
Other Maple Support Services
Core Supports
Core Supports are the services that enable you to complete activities of daily living, working towards your goals, and meeting your objectives.
Support Coordination
Support Coordination means we help you identify, coordinate and access support services and disability services providers on your behalf.
Plan Management
Plan Management consists of supporting you to manage your NDIS Funding. We are the connection between you, providers, and the NDIA.
Accommodation
Accommodation/SIL provides assistance and/or supervision of daily tasks to help you live as independently and happily as possible.
FAQs on Supported Independent Living Sydney
Each participant’s funding will vary greatly as the NDIA thoroughly assesses each individual’s needs and allocates enough funding for each support as well as the specific arrangements made with the service providers.
The NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits outlines price limits and explains how the price regulations work within the NIDS to ensure that both participants and their service providers understand the costs involved, can negotiate prices and receive value for money.
If you have a disability with significant support needs and meet the residency criteria for the National Disability Insurance Scheme in Australia, you may qualify for Supported Independent Living funding to help you with your daily needs.
Most people who are eligible for SIL funding have moderate to high levels of disability that affect their ability to perform day-to-day activities. SIL funding is intended to help those living with disabilities to live more independently. Find out whether you may be eligible with these quick and easy questions.
The amount of funding that will be allocated to you depends on your unique needs, circumstances and specific supports you require. Because of these variables, it’s difficult to determine how much you will receive before you go through the application process and funding can vary from one participant to another even with similar abilities and goals.
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) will calculate your SIL funding based on the findings from your plan meeting and a detailed quote from your service providers. This quote will include the supports needed and their associated costs. The NDIA will then review and approve these costs as long as they are reasonable and necessary as part of your NDIS plan.
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