Disability housing: debunking the myths about supported independent living
Learn about the common misconceptions plaguing SIL and why they just aren’t true.
Disability housing: debunking the myths about supported independent living
Learn about the common misconceptions plaguing SIL and why they just aren’t true.
In Australia, over 24% of people with disabilities live alone. Many of these individuals experience difficulties going about their daily lives because of their conditions.
Disability housing and supported independent living (SIL) gives individuals with disabilities a chance to live their lives independently and within a supportive community where they can help each other out and socialise with their peers.
This type of accommodation is not yet commonplace, which means many myths and misconceptions about disability housing and SIL persist.
In Australia, over 24% of people with disabilities live alone. Many of these individuals experience difficulties going about their daily lives because of their conditions.
Disability housing and supported independent living (SIL) gives individuals with disabilities a chance to live their lives independently and within a supportive community where they can help each other out and socialise with their peers.
This type of accommodation is not yet commonplace, which means many myths and misconceptions about disability housing and SIL persist.
Common myths about SIL
Myth #1: It’s like living in a nursing home
While independent living accommodations do come with the option of medical care and support, they aren’t in the same vein as nursing homes. SIL aims to give you, or a person with disabilities under your care, the opportunity to have their own space where they can live and work as independently as possible with little assistance.
You can, however, opt for full-time support until you or a person you’re caring for feels ready to manage things by themself.
Myth #2: You won’t get much privacy
SIL lets individuals with disabilities be as independent as possible. You can choose to have support workers only drop in once in a while to check in on how you, or the person under your care, are doing.
These living spaces can be tailor-made to suit the daily routine and physical needs of its occupant. This means visitation from support workers can be limited, giving occupants as much privacy as possible.
Myth #3: You need to learn life skills before signing up for SIL
You don’t need to have acquired the necessary life skills before joining SIL.
Even if you, or the person you’re caring for, have not yet mastered the basic life skills needed for independent living, SIL services will make sure that you’re taught these skills during your time at the accommodation.
We also provide support for children with disabilities.
Get in touch with us to find out more.
We are Shine Social and Communities
Here at Shine, we aim to give individuals with disabilities the opportunity to live their lives independently, and in a supportive environment.
We empower individuals through our holistic approach, person-centred collaboration, and solution-focused facilities.
If you, or someone you know, wish to give disability housing and supported independent living a try, give us a call.
Some of our other services include:
Supported independent living facilities
Peer and individual support
Disability community programmes
NDIS support coordination
Holidays and camps
A social hub
Short-term accommodation
We are Shine Social and Communities
Here at Shine, we aim to give individuals with disabilities the opportunity to live their lives independently, and in a supportive environment.
We empower individuals through our holistic approach, person-centred collaboration, and solution-focused facilities.
If you, or someone you know, wish to give disability housing and supported independent living a try, give us a call.
Some of our other services include:
Supported independent living facilities
Peer and individual support
Disability community programmes
NDIS support coordination
Holidays and camps
A social hub
Short-term accommodation
What our customers say
What our customers say
FAQs
How long can someone stay in supported accommodation?
An individual can stay for a few months or even several years if they wish. In some cases, people can remain in these accommodations permanently.
What is the cost of SIL?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funds SIL for eligible individuals. How much funding a person receives depends on the NDIS assessment of a person’s individual needs.
SIL does not cover personal costs like vehicle expenses or travel expenses for holidays.
How old should you be for SIL?
An individual must be at least 18 years of age to qualify for SIL.
