NDIS - (SIL) SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSESSMENTS
NDIS Supported Independent Living (SIL)
Supported Independent Living (SIL) for NDIS participants ensure that they have the right level of support and funding to achieve their goals
Health Therapy Australia a conducts person centred and comprehensive NDIS Supported Independent Living (SIL) Assessment services. These are provided by Brendan Bolton – Occupational Therapist.
Who can request a NDIS (SIL) Supported Independent Living Assessment?
The participant, Family Member, Advocate, Local Area Coordinator (LAC) or other involved party.
We Provide
- Functional Capacity Assessments
- Psychosocial Functional Capacity Assessments
- Supported Disability Accommodation Assessments (SDA)
- Supported Independent Living Assessments (SIL)
A Supported Independent Living Evaluation or Assessment can assist with ensuring participants have the right level of support and NDIS funding to achieve their goals and needs, so the participant can get more out of life today.
Ready to get started?
Our approach is to ensure the purpose and scope of the assessment is clear and undertaken in the environment selected by the participant within the timeframe agreed upon.
Brendan Bolton conducts objective assessments using standardised measures where required. He will take into account the individual’s function, support and their daily living, vocational and community abilities, and aspirations.
Assessments include the face-to-face component, communication with involved parties (where there is consent and a requirement) and a report that is provided to the participant and the NDIA. The process will assist with decisions made regarding the type and level of funding and support under an NDIS plan.
For further information on Supported Independent Living Assessments or other services offered by Health Therapy Australia please call 0493 456 028.
Are you ready to get started? It’s easy!
You can fill out our easy online referral form
You can talk to a person at our concierge service
You can email us with what you need or to find out more
Why choose us?
Achieve your goals
Brendan is passionate about his work to help you meet your NDIS goals. We will work with you to understand your needs and then deliver the outcomes you desire.
Occupational Therapist
Based in Samford QLD 4520 but happy to travel or conduct session online
We Care
Brendan take his role very seriously and prides himself in his report writing. He's helped many participants achieve their goals and very happy with the outcome.
What People Say About Us
Very happy!
Brendan is very professional and treated me with respect and dignity throughout.
He's really easy to talk to and would get back to my questions very quickly.
Friendly and very professional.
I would like to sincerely thank Brendan for his professionalism and support. He has a down to earth approach that really helps, as the whole report writing process can be a bit overwhelming.
Functional Capacity Assessments Frequently Asked Questions
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.
NDIS Supported Independent Living Assessments
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a way of supporting people with permanent and significant disability. The NDIS is designed to give individuals greater choice and control over when, where and how their funded supports are provided. The specific support and funding available is based on each individual’s specific needs.
Heath Therapy Australia has the capability to provide NDIS Functional Capacity Assessments Australia wide.