Supported Independent Living in Diamond Creek: Local Support for Greater Confidence

What Supported Independent Living Means

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is an NDIS funded support that provides regular assistance with everyday tasks in a participant’s home. It can be delivered in shared living or an individual home setting.

Support may be available during the day, evening, overnight or across 24 hours depending on assessed needs and approved funding. SIL covers the assistance provided in the home rather than rent or normal household expenses.

Participants remain involved in decisions about their routine and support, helping daily life remain personal and familiar.

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Who May Benefit from SIL Support

SIL may suit participants who:

• Need regular personal care or household assistance
• Require mobility support or transfers
• Need overnight or 24 hour assistance
• Want to develop stronger daily living skills
• Need support with meals, medication prompts or routines
• Prefer shared living with compatible housemates
• Want support to access local services and community activities
• Have SIL funding or are exploring future options

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Our Supported Independent Living Services in Diamond Creek

Diamond Creek’s town centre, railway station and local community facilities provide practical opportunities for participants to build confidence with shopping, transport and everyday activities while remaining close to home.

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Personal Care and Daily Routines

We assist with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, transfers, morning and evening routines and medication reminders.

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Meals and Household Tasks

We support groceries, cooking, meal planning, cleaning, laundry and home organisation. Participants can practise these tasks where skill development is a goal.

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Life Skills Development

We assist with budgeting, meal preparation, appointment planning, communication, decision making and public transport use. Diamond Creek Station and the local town centre provide useful settings for building travel and shopping confidence.

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Community Participation

We support local recreation, appointments, social activities, shopping, hobbies and visits with family or friends across Diamond Creek and nearby Nillumbik communities.

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Overnight and Ongoing Assistance

Where required and funded, support can include evening assistance, sleepovers, active overnight care, monitoring and 24 hour support.

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How Our SIL Support Works

We use a clear process to understand the participant and establish suitable support.

Initial conversation

We discuss goals, preferences, current supports and the living arrangement being considered.

Support needs review

We review the NDIS plan, daily support requirements and relevant information from the participant’s support team.

Personalised planning

We develop a plan around routines, communication needs, goals and required assistance.

Service agreement

We document the agreed support clearly before services begin.

Ongoing reviews

We review support regularly and adjust the plan when needs or goals change.

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Support for Families, Guardians and Coordinators

We work with families, guardians, support coordinators, plan managers and allied health professionals where appropriate.

Planning discussions, progress updates and regular reviews help keep support consistent while the participant remains at the centre of decisions.

Support coordinators working in Diamond Creek and surrounding Nillumbik communities are welcome to contact us about referrals.