A SIL assessment is a professional review of your situation, your needs and your goals. If the NDIS needs more information to decide whether you’re eligible for SIL, your plan will include funding for SIL assessments. SIL assessments are usually offered by professional clinicians such as Occupational Therapists. The results of your assessments will be used to make changes to your NDIS plan and provide the SIL funding you need.

SIL assessments are mostly a test of your capacity and needs, as well as how they compare to your short, medium and long-term goals. For example, if your goal is to live independently and you need consistent help with daily tasks, you may be eligible for SIL funding. Every case is assessed individually, so you’ll need to work with your Support Coordinator and NDIS Planner if you think SIL supports are right for you.

recommendations for daily living support and services to help them achieve their goals. This may include recommendations for assistive devices, modifications to the person’s home or workplace, or specific therapies, such as employment counselling, or interventions to improve their function.

Through the SIL assessment, an individual’s daily support needs are determined. For this, you need to fill out the Home and Living Supports Request Form for a better understanding of your requirements. 

Individuals seeking SIL should also consult with their families or caregivers to understand their needs. 

As part of the application process for the SIL NDIS, medical and allied health reports get reviewed. 

An individual with a disability has several options for support in their community. For NDIS-funded backing to qualify for individual support, there are several criteria to meet: 

• Goals, aspirations, and current situation 
• Current location, future residence, and goals for living 
• Assistance on a day-to-day basis. 
• Assessments or reports by occupational therapists 
• Your ability to develop independent living skills 
• You can achieve your home and living goals with the support you need 
• Your support requirement and other helpful information 
• Alternative housing or living arrangements.

Supported Independent Living assessments are typically performed by an Occupational Therapist.

The length of a Supported Independent Living assessment can vary depending on several factors, such as the complexity of the evaluation, the specific areas being assessed, and the individual’s needs and goals.