Explore daily living support, shared living arrangements and specialist housing pathways with LYFIT. We help participants, families and support coordinators discuss individual goals, the right level of assistance, and suitable home and living options.
Supported Independent Living (SIL) is funding for support workers who help or supervise daily activities at home. Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is funding for certain specialist dwellings, not the support workers inside them.
Some NDIS participants have both SIL and SDA funding. Others receive SIL in ordinary or shared housing. LYFIT can discuss the type of assistance you need, what is in your plan and suitable pathways before any support or accommodation arrangement is confirmed.
These arrangements are related, but they do different things. Understanding each one helps you compare options and ask the right questions.
Assistance or supervision for daily activities in the home, based on your funded support needs.
Eligible specialist housing with design features for participants with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs.
The agreement that explains a person's right to live in the property and the responsibilities of the resident and housing provider.
Important: Registration to deliver SDA supports does not confirm that a specific dwelling is enrolled or available. LYFIT will need to confirm any housing option, support suitability and funding with you before progressing.
Depending on a participant's NDIS plan and assessed support needs, SIL may involve assistance or supervision across the day and overnight, with the aim of building skills and supporting as much independence as possible.
SIL does not generally fund accommodation costs, groceries, household bills or the building itself.
Discuss SIL SupportShared and individual arrangements may be considered according to funding, daily routines, household compatibility, safety and support-worker availability.
One worker supports one participant during the agreed hours or activities. This may be relevant where the participant needs individual assistance or supervision.
One worker may support two participants at suitable times, provided the arrangement meets both people's needs and approved funding.
A worker may support three participants during suitable shared periods. Not all tasks, people or households are appropriate for this model.
Overnight care is considered according to assessed needs and the funded support model; it is not automatically included in every accommodation arrangement.
A support worker stays overnight and can respond when assistance is required, with permitted rest periods where appropriate.
A support worker remains awake during agreed overnight hours when the participant needs active supervision or regular assistance.
Staffing arrangements are examples, not offers of guaranteed capacity. LYFIT confirms the actual roster, worker skills, funding and safety requirements before services commence.
Specialist Disability Accommodation is designed for participants who meet specific NDIS eligibility criteria and require specialist housing features. The NDIS determines SDA eligibility and funding; any dwelling must also meet applicable SDA requirements.
SDA funding is separate from daily support. A person may live in an SDA dwelling and receive SIL supports, but those arrangements must be assessed and agreed independently.
LYFIT can discuss home and living enquiries and explain available next steps. We do not guarantee that an enrolled SDA vacancy is available in every location.
Discuss SDA Housing
Availability alone is not enough. A supportive arrangement should consider the participant's choices, communication needs, wellbeing and practical compatibility with others.
Discuss routines, goals, communication preferences and support requirements with the participant and authorised supporters.
Consider property accessibility, shared spaces, staffing, household needs and current residents' privacy.
Where appropriate, arrange a visit and discuss whether the household and lifestyle suit the participant.
If suitable, review the funding, service agreement, occupancy arrangements and transition requirements.
Choice comes first. A listed vacancy does not automatically confirm that a household is suitable or that a placement can proceed.
Moving home is a significant decision. LYFIT aims to make discussions about support, property suitability and onboarding as clear as possible.
Tell us the general support type, suburb and preferred timeframe. Do not send sensitive documents through the public form.
Discuss the NDIS plan, support needs, funding and any housing or staffing requirements in an appropriate private conversation.
If suitable and available, discuss the property, shared living considerations, agreements and potential visits.
Agree on any proposed move, support team, medication and safety arrangements, communication and future review.
Detailed participant records, clinical reports or NDIS numbers should be shared only through a confirmed, appropriately secure referral or intake process.
Choose how you would like to begin. Service capacity, housing availability and placement suitability are confirmed individually.
Browse published SIL and respite vacancies, then ask about current availability and whether the arrangements could suit your needs.
Explore VacanciesContact our team to discuss an appropriate property visit. Visits depend on participant consent, privacy and property availability.
Request a DiscussionSubmit an initial, non-sensitive enquiry. The team can explain next steps and secure options for any additional participant information.
Start an EnquiryLYFIT welcomes enquiries from Western and South-West Sydney. Service and property availability must be confirmed by suburb and individual circumstances.
No. SIL generally funds support workers who help or supervise daily activities at home. It does not pay for rent, groceries or the property itself.
The NDIS assesses whether a participant has extreme functional impairment or very high support needs and meets the funding criteria. SDA also requires a dwelling that satisfies the applicable enrolment requirements.
Yes. Some participants may have SIL funding for daily support and SDA funding for specialist housing. The two are assessed and funded separately.
Some SIL arrangements can include day and overnight support. The actual roster depends on individual NDIS funding, assessed needs, staffing and current service capacity. Enquiry does not guarantee an overnight or 24/7 arrangement.
Where a suitable property is available, LYFIT can discuss whether a visit is appropriate, subject to the existing residents' privacy, the participant's preferences and operational arrangements.
Participants are usually responsible for a reasonable rent contribution and day-to-day living expenses. Any specific tenancy or occupancy obligations should be explained in the relevant agreement.
Vacancies can change. Ask our team to confirm the current property status, eligibility, household suitability and service capacity for the location you want.
Use the general enquiry form or call LYFIT with your contact details and broad support requirements. Do not include medical reports, diagnoses, dates of birth or NDIS numbers in a public enquiry form.
Official NDIS resources: Understanding SIL and Understanding SDA.
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