Supported Independent Living (SIL) Assessments for NDIS Participants
Supported Independent Living
Supported Independent Living (SIL) is an NDIS funding stream for participants who require 24-hour support to live independently or in a shared living environment. This includes completing a SIL (supported independent living) assessment to outline the level of daily support required. SIL funding covers the cost of daily support provided by support workers, but not rent, food, or utilities.
It is designed for individuals who need significant assistance with activities of daily living throughout the day and night. SIL arrangements aim to promote independence while ensuring participants receive consistent, reliable care to live safely in the community.
What’s Included in a SIL Assessment
A SIL assessment provides a detailed understanding of the daily support a participant requires across morning, daytime, evening, and overnight routines. Your supported SIL test explores areas such as personal care, safety, meal preparation, medication routines, behavioural support needs, and environmental factors.
We are Sydney-based and work with participants across Australia to ensure recommendations clearly reflect daily living challenges and required support ratios. Each report is designed to align with NDIS expectations and demonstrate the evidence needed for the appropriate SIL funding level.
Why Choose OT Assessed for SIL Reports
Working with OT Assessed means receiving a fully guided, supportive, and streamlined experience through your SIL assessment process. We provide:
Clear and comprehensive reporting aligned with NDIS Home & Living requirements
National telehealth access made easy
Fast turnaround and no waitlists
Compassionate communication across every stage
Evidence-backed recommendations to help secure the right SIL supports
Our team is committed to helping you understand your options and receive the support you need to live safely and independently.
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Start your SIL assessment today and get fast, clear reporting to support your NDIS Home & Living needs.
Our telehealth model makes the SIL assessment process simple and accessible.
Finding the right assessment service can feel overwhelming. That's why we offer a free 10-minute discovery call to help you get started.
In your call, we'll explore:
Your current challenges and support requirements
The most appropriate assessment pathway for your circumstances
What information we'll need from you
Whether our team can provide the support you're looking for
A quick conversation can provide the clarity you need to take the next step.
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A SIL assessment follows the standard Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) process, with an extended focus on home and living support needs. Your Occupational Therapist will:
Explore your current living situation in depth
Assess the level of support required across a 24-hour period
Determine the most appropriate support ratio for safety and supervision (e.g. 1:1, 1:2, 1:3)
Provide a clear SIL recommendation, including a proposed 24-hour support roster
Identify any risks if SIL is not funded (e.g. safety concerns, carer burnout, social isolation)
Justify the recommendation under the NDIS Reasonable and Necessary criteria
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Once the SIL Functional Capacity Assessment is complete, your Support Coordinator will usually gather all supporting documentation, including the OT report and proposed roster of care, and submit it to the NDIS for review. If approved, SIL funding will be included in your NDIS plan to implement the recommended support arrangement.