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Supported Independent Living (SIL)

A safe, supported environment to live with greater independence.

Living independently doesn't mean doing everything alone. For many people, independence is possible because support is there when they need it, while still having the freedom and space to make their own choices.

That's what Supported Independent Living is all about. In a TeamHEALTH SIL home, you’ll share a home with a small number of other people and have access to support with daily routines, managing appointments, building skills, and working towards your own goals. It's funded through the NDIS, and it's for people who want to build a more independent life with the right support around them. A settled, supported home gives the rest of life room to grow. With somewhere stable to come back to and support close at hand, it can become easier to focus on your wellbeing, build the skills you want, and get on with everyday life on your own terms.

What is Supported Independent Living (SIL)?

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is an NDIS-funded support for people who need help with daily living tasks while building their independence. TeamHEALTH's SIL homes are designed specifically for people living with psychosocial disability and mental health challenges.

Who is SIL for?

SIL is for people who:

Have Supported Independent Living (SIL) funding in their NDIS plan or are exploring whether SIL may be appropriate for their circumstances.
Are living with a mental health condition, or navigating ongoing challenges with their mental health and wellbeing
Would value sharing a home with a small number of other people, with daily support on hand
Want to build everyday skills and independence while staying safe and connected.

Not sure whether SIL is the right fit? Reach out anyway. We’ll talk it through and help you find the support that suits you.

What we offer

A place to call home - a comfortable, stable home that is welcoming, with room for privacy alongside shared spaces.
Mental health-informed support - support workers who understand recovery, wellbeing and the impact that mental health challenges can have on everyday life.
Support with everyday life - a hand with the practical things: cooking, budgeting, appointments and getting out and about, at your pace.
Room to grow - space and encouragement to build the skills and confidence to do more for yourself over time.
Connection - support to stay linked in with community, culture, work or study, and the people who matter to you.
A plan that's yours - everyday support built around your own NDIS goals and reviewed as things change.

However support looks like for you, we start from your strengths and your goals, rather than a fixed program. We work alongside you, your family and the people supporting your health, and we’re committed to making our homes culturally safe places where your background and what matters to you are respected.

Our SIL Homes

TeamHEALTH runs SIL homes across the Greater Darwin Region. Each home is set up to feel welcoming and respectful of your privacy, preferences, and routines. Our staff are trained in trauma-informed, mental health-focused support. We work alongside people in ways that build confidence, respect choice and support long-term wellbeing.

Brochure

Sil Trifold Brochure 2026

Referral

Getting started

Whether you already have SIL funding in your NDIS plan or you’re just starting to look into housing options, get in touch. We can help you:

Understand what SIL involves and whether it’s the right fit
Work out your eligibility and what you’re looking for
Explore any current vacancies in our homes
Plan a move that happens at a pace that’s right for you

Referrals are welcome from anyone. You can get in touch yourself, or reach out on behalf of someone else, whether you’re a family member, a carer or a service provider helping someone find the right support.

Phone: 1300 780 081 

Email: teamhealth@teamhealth.asn.au

Residential Services Referral Form

“The staff were very supportive and encouraging. Coming from a participant's perspective, they made me feel comfortable, understood and were interactive. This service has a great diversity of staff members, all have a different background and culture. They each had different ways of supporting me throughout my struggles which made me feel heard and develop a deeper sense of self-worth and hope. Their attitude and friendliness made me feel very welcomed, and I felt included when they would ask for my opinion on things like dinner, groceries and assisting them with shared house chores.”
- SIL participant, 2025

Residential Services Referral Form

TeamHEALTH actively promotes and supports an inclusive and diverse culture. We welcome all people, regardless of age, gender, race, ability, sexual orientation, faith, religion and all other identities represented in our community.

TeamHEALTH’s Residential Services provide a range of short-, medium- and long-term recovery focused options for people experiencing mental ill-health, who need support to stabilise, recover and transition back into the community.

PARTICIPANT DETAILS

Participant's Name

Preferred Name

Date of Birth

Country of Birth

Gender Identity WomanManNon-binaryDifferent term - please specify below

Pronouns (optional)

Address

Email Address

Phone Number

Preferred language

(The language the participant feels most comfortable using).

Interpreter needed? NoYes

If yes, which language?

Any other language or communication supports needed? NoYes

If yes, please describe:

(For example: Auslan, large print, a communication device, or support person)

Is the participant of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin?

(Select both “Yes” options, if the participant is both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander)

NoYes, AboriginalYes, Torres Strait Islander

Cultural identity (optional):

(How would the participant describe their cultural identity or background? For example, their heritage, community or cultural group?)

Trustee in Place? NoYes

Trustee Name & Phone Number

Public Guardian in Place? NoYes

Public Guardian Name & Phone Number

Carer in Place? NoYes

Carer Name & Phone Number

Case Manager in Place? NoYes

Case Manager Name & Phone Number

REFERRAL DETAILS

Current Mental Health Concern and/or Diagnosis & reason for referral:

Please provide history of behaviours & concerns:

Person Referring

Relationship to Participant

Phone Number

Date of Referral

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NDIS Plan in place? NoYes

NDIS Coordinator of Supports (name/contact):

Accessed TeamHEALTH Supports Previously? NoYes

List Services and Dates

Is the participant taking any medication currently? NoYes

If yes, please attach medication chart to this referral

Any physical health conditions we need to be aware of? NoYes

If yes, please list

Is the participant independent in activities of daily living (ADL) NoYes

If no, please advise below

Consent

TeamHEALTH is collecting this information to set up and provide your support. We’ll store it securely and only share it where it’s needed to arrange or deliver that support. You can ask to see or correct your information, or withdraw your consent, at any time. This won’t affect the support you receive.

Your information is handled in line with the Privacy Act 1988 (Commonwealth), the Australian Privacy Principles, and the NT Information Act.

Does the participant consent to this referral? I am referring myself, and I consent to this referralI am referring someone else, and they have consented to this referral

Risk Assessment (Referrer to complete)

TeamHEALTH requires a brief participant risk assessment to ensure that we understand how to keep our staff, participants and community safe. If you are completing a self-referral and need assistance filling out a risk assessment, please call us on the phone number below.

If selecting yes to any of the below, please expand on or attach relevant information/documentation.

History of suicide attempt/s or current suicide ideation (e.g. chronic, recent) YesNo