Supported Independent Living in Preston: Support That Fits Your Routine

What Supported Independent Living Means

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

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

Participants remain involved in decisions about their home and routine, with support designed to make independence safer and more practical.

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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 practical life skills
• Need help with meals, medication prompts or routines
• Prefer shared living with compatible housemates
• Want support to stay active in the community
• Have SIL funding or are exploring SIL options

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Our Supported Independent Living Services in Preston

Preston’s High Street, Preston Market, train station and tram connections offer practical local settings for participants working on shopping, travel and community access goals.

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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, always following participant preferences.

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Meals and Household Tasks

We support meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, laundry and home organisation. Participants can practise these tasks where greater independence is a goal.

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Life Skills Development

Support can include budgeting, meal preparation, appointment planning, communication, decision making and public transport use. Preston Market and local transport provide useful settings for practising these skills.

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Community Participation

We assist with appointments, social outings, shopping, recreation, hobbies and maintaining connections with family and friends.

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Overnight and Ongoing Assistance

Where funded, we can provide evening support, sleepovers, active overnight assistance, monitoring and 24 hour support.

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How Our SIL Support Works

Our process is clear and collaborative.

Initial conversation

We discuss the participant’s current situation, goals, preferences and what they are looking for from SIL.

Support needs review

We review the NDIS plan, daily support needs and relevant information from coordinators or health professionals.

Personalised planning

We develop a plan around routines, goals, communication preferences and required support levels.

Service agreement

We document the agreed support clearly before services begin.

Ongoing reviews

We review support regularly and make changes as needs and goals develop.

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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 planning, progress updates and reviews help maintain consistent support while keeping participant choice at the centre.

Support coordinators working with participants in Preston and surrounding Darebin areas are welcome to contact us about referrals.