Supported Independent Living in Donnybrook: Build Independence Close to Home

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 may be provided in shared living or an individual home setting.

Support can be available during the day, evening, overnight or across 24 hours depending on assessed needs and approved funding. SIL covers the support provided in the home rather than rent or ordinary living expenses.

Participants remain involved in decisions about routines, activities and how their support is delivered.

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Who May Benefit from SIL Support

SIL may suit participants who:

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

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Our Supported Independent Living Services in Donnybrook

Donnybrook is part of Melbourne’s growing northern corridor, with rail connections and access to nearby Craigieburn, Epping and surrounding communities. Our SIL support helps participants create stable routines while building confidence with local travel and everyday activities.

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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 according to participant preferences.

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Meals and Household Tasks

We can assist with groceries, meal planning, cooking, cleaning, laundry and home organisation. Participants can take part where this supports skill building.

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Life Skills Development

We support budgeting, cooking, appointment planning, communication, decision making and public transport use. Donnybrook Station can provide a practical setting for participants learning to plan and use train travel.

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Community Participation

We support appointments, shopping, social activities, recreation, hobbies and visits with family or friends across Donnybrook and nearby northern suburbs.

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Overnight and Ongoing Assistance

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

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How Our SIL Support Works

We follow a clear process to 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 and daily support requirements with relevant input where appropriate.

Personalised planning

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

Service agreement

We document the agreed services clearly before support starts.

Ongoing reviews

We review support regularly and adjust the plan as circumstances 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.

Clear communication can support smoother transitions, consistent routines and timely changes when participant needs develop. The participant remains at the centre of decisions.

Support coordinators working with participants in Donnybrook and surrounding northern suburbs are welcome to contact us about referrals.