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Daily routines
Support with everyday routines such as preparing for the day, meals, household tasks and organising activities, according to the participant’s agreed support needs.
NDIS Disability Support
Supported Independent Living (SIL) in Tasmania & Melbourne
Participant-focused support for everyday living, routines, safety and greater independence at home across Tasmania and metropolitan Melbourne, subject to current availability.
What is Supported Independent Living?
Supported Independent Living (SIL) is support with everyday tasks for people who need regular assistance while living in a shared or individual home setting. The support is designed around the participant’s assessed needs, routines, preferences and goals.
AIC Services can discuss how day-to-day support may be delivered, including the level of assistance required at different times of the day. Funding decisions and what is included in an NDIS plan are not decided by AIC Services.
What SIL support may include
Support is discussed around the participant’s individual needs, preferences, goals and agreed service arrangements.
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Personal support
Assistance can be planned around personal care, privacy, dignity and the way the participant prefers support to be provided.
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Community and appointments
Where part of the agreed support, staff can help participants prepare for and take part in appointments, activities and community life.
Planning SIL around the person
SIL is not a one-size-fits-all service. Before support starts, AIC Services discusses the participant’s routines, communication preferences, goals, risks, support requirements and the practical arrangements for the home.
Living arrangements can involve shared or individual settings. Preferences about home environment and housemates can be discussed, while actual vacancies, compatibility, location, staffing and suitability depend on what is available at the time of enquiry.
Participants remain at the centre of decisions about their support. Families, carers, nominees and other professionals can be involved where the participant wants or where this is part of the participant’s support arrangements.
Supported Independent Living across Tasmania
Local SIL availability depends on the participant's support needs, living arrangement, location, timing and workforce capacity.
Hobart SIL enquiries
For local Hobart information, review our Hobart support page alongside this SIL service information.
Other Tasmanian areas
AIC Services publishes service-area information for major Tasmanian cities and communities. Contact us to confirm current SIL availability for the participant's location.
Preparing an SIL enquiry
Useful details include daily routines, support intensity, living arrangements, goals, communication needs, preferred timing and who the participant wants involved in planning.
Where you can enquire about Supported Independent Living (SIL)
AIC Services accepts SIL enquiries across Tasmania and metropolitan Melbourne. Service availability depends on location, timing, participant requirements, staffing and suitability.
Tasmania
Explore statewide information and local pages, then contact AIC Services to confirm current availability for the participant's location and support needs.
Melbourne & Victoria
AIC Services accepts enquiries across broad metropolitan Melbourne areas. AIC Services does not operate a public physical office in Victoria; support is delivered in participants' homes, community settings or other agreed environments where available.
Related AIC Services supports
Depending on the participant’s goals and plan, related supports may also be relevant.
Individualised Living Options (ILO)
Explore flexible living arrangements designed around the person and their preferred way of living.
Short Term Accommodation (STA)
Learn about temporary accommodation and respite support for planned short stays.
In-Home Support
See practical support that can be delivered in a participant’s own home.
SIL decision guides
Use these guides when comparing everyday living supports or planning a change of SIL provider.
SIL vs in-home support
Compare support intensity, living arrangements and how the two service models differ.
Changing SIL provider
Plan notice, continuity, worker arrangements and a participant-led handover.
More SIL & SDA information
Explore home and living information, funding guides and related AIC Services support pages.
Practical SIL planning guides
Use these guides to prepare for a move, compare support arrangements and understand how a typical SIL week may be organised.
Preparing to move
Plan routines, support needs, living arrangements and transition details before moving into a home with SIL support.
Shared vs one-to-one
Understand how shared and individual SIL support can fit into the same weekly support arrangement.
Roster of care
See what a SIL roster of care can show and the questions a participant can ask about the weekly schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Does AIC Services decide whether I receive SIL funding?
No. NDIS funding decisions are made through the participant’s NDIS planning and funding arrangements. AIC Services can discuss service delivery, current availability and whether the requested support can be provided.
Can SIL be provided in a shared or individual home?
SIL can be discussed for different living arrangements. The suitable option depends on the participant’s support needs, preferences, funding arrangements, available housing or vacancies, staffing and compatibility where a shared setting is involved.
How do I enquire about SIL?
Call 1300 023 456 or email support@aicservices.com.au. It helps to provide the preferred location, expected support needs, timing and any information relevant to planning the service.
Can I enquire about Supported Independent Living (SIL) in Tasmania?
Yes. AIC Services accepts SIL enquiries across Tasmania. Suitability and availability depend on the participant’s support needs, living arrangement, location, timing and workforce capacity, so contact the team to discuss the current situation before making arrangements.
What to include in your SIL enquiry
A few practical details can help our team understand the request and discuss a realistic next step.
Location
Tell us where support is needed so we can discuss the relevant service area and current staffing availability.
Support needs
Describe the routines, goals, practical assistance and communication or access considerations relevant to the participant.
Timing
Share preferred days, times or dates and any important scheduling requirements. Availability is confirmed only after the enquiry is reviewed.
Discuss Supported Independent Living (SIL) with AIC Services
Service availability can depend on location, timing, participant requirements, staffing, suitability and the participant’s funding or service arrangements.
Planning a change in living arrangement
SIL is ongoing support-worker funding, while MTA is temporary accommodation. These guides help plan the transition when housing or providers are changing.
MTA vs SIL
Understand the difference between temporary accommodation funding and ongoing support-worker funding.
Moving between SIL homes
Protect continuity of support, routines, medication processes and participant choice.
Transition support checklist
Check destination readiness, workers, equipment and first-day arrangements.
Compare SIL with other home-and-living options
Use these guides to compare arrangements, prepare questions and understand the next planning step.