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.
