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Supported Independent
Living (SIL)

Real homes, real communities, real support — MMT Care delivers Supported Independent Living across Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Melbourne. Every SIL placement includes a free registered nurse, included in your NDIS funding at no extra charge.

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Understanding SIL

What is Supported Independent
Living under the NDIS?

Supported Independent Living is one of the NDIS's most important funded supports — and one of the most misunderstood. Here's what it actually means for you.

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is NDIS funding that pays for the support workers and clinical staff who help you live as independently as possible in a shared or individual home. It covers the people who support you — not the bricks and mortar. You can live in an MMT Care–managed home (including SDA properties), your family home, or your own rental.

SIL is distinct from SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation), which funds the physical home itself for participants who need highly specialised housing design. Many participants receive both — SIL funding for the support staff, and SDA funding for the accessible property.

SIL in a Shared Home

Live with 1–3 housemates in an MMT Care–managed property. Support workers shared across the household. Social, community-connected living for participants who benefit from company and routine.

In-Home SIL Support

Receive your SIL support in a structured family-home setting — your own home or a family property. Quieter, more personal, with consistent workers who become familiar parts of your day. Learn about In-Home SIL →

SIL in SDA Properties

Specialist Disability Accommodation homes purpose-built for participants with very high physical support needs. MMT Care manages a portfolio of SDA–approved properties across QLD, NSW, and VIC. View vacancies →

MMT Care SIL home exterior
A differentiator — not a marketing line

Free Registered Nurse in
every SIL placement

Most NDIS providers charge extra for clinical oversight, or don't include it at all. At MMT Care, a Registered Nurse is part of every SIL and SDA team — included in your existing NDIS SIL funding, with no additional plan funding required.

This matters most for participants with complex health needs, behaviour support requirements, or those transitioning from hospital settings where clinical continuity is critical.

Health monitoring and medication oversight
Liaison with GPs, specialists, and allied health
Support worker clinical supervision and training
Hospital discharge coordination and planning
Incident response and escalation protocols
SIL homes in Sydney, NSW Brisbane, QLD Gold Coast, QLD Melbourne, VIC

The process

How SIL placement works
with MMT Care

From your first enquiry to moving in — here is what a typical SIL placement looks like. No surprises, no pressure.

1

Initial conversation

Tell us about your needs, current situation, and goals. We'll listen before we suggest anything.

2

NDIS plan review

We work with you and your support coordinator to confirm SIL (and where applicable, SDA) is funded in your NDIS plan.

3

Home and housemate matching

We present homes that suit your needs, lifestyle, and location preference. Housemate compatibility is always discussed.

4

Home visit

You (and family or support coordinator) visit the home before committing to anything. No obligation to proceed.

5

Support plan developed

Our Registered Nurse and team leads develop an individualised support plan with you — not for you.

6

Move in

A structured transition at your pace. Your team is introduced before day one. You're supported throughout the settling-in period.

Connected services

Services that work alongside
your SIL support

SIL & SDA AccommodationBrowse current homes and vacancies across all locations
In-Home SIL SupportSIL in a structured family-home setting — quieter, more personal
Daily Living SupportPersonal care, household tasks, and independent living skill-building
Hospital to Home TransitionDischarge planning into SIL for participants leaving hospital
Free Registered Nurse — how it worksEvery SIL placement includes a Registered Nurse at no extra cost to your plan

What families & coordinators say

Trusted by participants, carers
and support coordinators

"The registered nurse on the MMT Care team was something no other provider offered us without a significant cost. Having clinical oversight built into the SIL funding gave our family enormous peace of mind."

Sandra T.
Parent & Carer, Sydney NSW

"As a support coordinator, the housemate matching process MMT Care uses is genuinely thoughtful. I've never had a placement fall apart due to incompatibility — their team takes the time to get it right."

James P.
Support Coordinator, Brisbane QLD

"Living here is the first time I've felt at home since my accident. My support workers know my routine, my likes, and when to give me space. That's what SIL should feel like."

Michael R.
Participant, Gold Coast QLD

Common questions

Frequently asked questions
about SIL

No. SIL and SDA are separate funding categories. SIL funds the support staff who assist you; SDA funds the specialist home itself. You can have SIL funding and live in a standard rental, a family home, or an MMT Care property — you don't need SDA. SDA is only relevant for participants with very high physical support needs who require a purpose-built accessible home.
The registered nurse is included within our standard SIL staffing model — billed under the SIL line items already in your NDIS plan. We do not charge an additional hourly rate or require a separate capacity-building budget for nursing oversight. It is genuinely part of how we staff every home.
You cannot choose specific people, but compatibility is always assessed before any placement is finalised. We share information about existing housemates — their interests, routines, and personalities — and we discuss whether there is a good fit. No participant is placed in a home where a compatibility concern exists.
Not every participant thrives in a group-living environment. Our In-Home SIL Support model places participants in a structured family-home setting — quieter, more personal, with consistent workers. It uses the same SIL funding category and delivers the same clinical oversight. Ask us about this option during your initial conversation.
Timelines depend heavily on your current situation, NDIS plan status, and which homes are available. If you already have SIL funded in your plan, a match can often be found within weeks. If your plan needs to be varied or if SDA eligibility needs to be established, the process takes longer. We will always give you an honest estimate — not a promise we can't keep.
Yes. We work closely with hospital discharge planners, social workers, and LACs to coordinate SIL placement for participants leaving hospital. Our Registered Nurse leads this process and liaises directly with clinical teams. See our dedicated Hospital to Home Transition page for more detail.

Ask us about
SIL availability

Whether you're exploring your first SIL placement, transitioning from hospital, or looking for a better fit — tell us about your situation and we'll give you an honest, helpful response.

Response within one business day
No pressure — just a genuine conversation
Support coordinators welcome to refer directly
Free registered nurse in every placement

Or call us on 1300 066 822 · Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5:00pm