Supported Independent
Living (SIL)

A warm, homely environment with the right support, the right housemates, and the freedom to live your way

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What is Supported Independent Living (SIL)?

Supported Independent Living (otherwise know as SIL), is shared accommodation with on-site support, designed for NDIS participants who need help with daily living but want to live as independentlyas possible. It’s home: warm, familiar, and yours.

It can include:

  • Shared homes with thoughtfully matched housemates
  • On-site support, with options up to 24/7
  • Personal care, household tasks, and daily living help
  • Community access and social opportunities
  • Transition support when moving in or moving on

A good SIL home isn’t just a roof and a support roster. It’s a place where you feel safe, known, and free to livelife on your own terms.

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How we support you

Our forensic support workers are experienced across the key areas that matter most during reintegration. Here's what we offer:

🏠 Quality SIL homes
Comfortable, well-maintained homes in good locations, set up to feel like home.
👯 Housemate matching
Thoughtful matching based on personality, preferences, and compatibility, not just availability.
🕝 24/7 support options
From scheduled support to around-the-clock care, depending on what you need.
🛁 Personal & daily living care
Personal care, meal support, household tasks, and routines that work for you.
🌟 Community connection
Support to maintain social, cultural, and community ties beyond the home.
🔄 Transition support
Help moving in, settling in, and — if and whenthe time comes — moving on.

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Reach out and discuss your needs with our team

We're here to listen and support you.

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    0435 897 220

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    Melbourne, Brisbane & Cairns

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Who is this service for?

This service is suited to people who:

  • Are transitioning from prison or a secure facility back into the community
  • Are subject to a Forensic Order or Community Treatment Order
  • Have a disability or mental health condition and have had justice system involvement
  • Are an NDIS participant, or may be eligible for NDIS funding
  • Are on parole or bail conditions requiring stable housing and community supports

Support can also be arranged through pathways outside of NDIS. If you're unsure whether you qualify, get in touch and we'll help you figure it out. Referrals can come directly from individuals, families, carers, parole officers, community corrections, healthcare providers, or other support agencies.

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Why choose Amity?

  • Specialist training: Our workers are specially trained in forensic contexts, trauma-informed care, and working with people navigating complex needs.
  • Non-judgemental Approach: We work alongside you without judgement, your past doesn't define what's possible. We focus on where you're going, not where you've been.
  • NDIS registered: As a registered NDIS provider, we can support plan-managed and NDIA-managed participants, and help you navigate the system if you're new to NDIS.
  • Available across QLD & VIC: We support participants in Queensland and Victoria, with offices in Brisbane (Warner, QLD) and Melbourne (Mernda, VIC).

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Common Questions

SIL funding requires an NDIS assessment of your support needs. We can help you understand the process and connect you with the right people to support an application or plan review.
You have a strong say. We do careful matching, introduce you to potential housemates before any decisions, and you have the final say on whether it feels right.
We’ll work with you to fix what’s fixable, and if a different home is needed, we’ll support the transition. Living arrangements should suit you, not the other way around.
Vacancies change regularly. Get in touch and we can talk through what’s currently available, what’s coming up, and what would suit you best.