CatholicCare has partnered with a number of well regarded Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) developers and housing providers to offer participants Supported Independent Living supports within modern state-of-the-art properties.
These funded supports include:
- Supports that build people’s capacity to live independently in the community, to improve their living skills, money and household management capability, social and communication skills and positive behaviours
- Support with personal care, such as assistance with showering, dressing and grooming
- Help around the home where the participant is unable to undertake these tasks due to their disability, such as assistance with cleaning and laundry
- Community access with specialised transport … and more.
The term Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) refers to the physical ‘bricks and mortar’ of disability accommodation. Only people who have very high physical support or safety needs are eligible for SDA funding from the NDIS. SDA funding allows residents to pay rent to the person or organisation who owns the SDA building where they reside.
Supported Independent Living (SIL) funding allows you to be supported by a team of trained carers within these SDA properties. These carers understand your goals and support you to develop independence.
For more information:
P: (02) 9488 2500
E: disabilityfutures@catholiccaredbb.org.au
OUR STAFF
All of CatholicCare’s Supported Independent Living staff are trained and have experience with the following:
- Daily living tasks
- Domestic duties
- High complex health support
- High intensity support skills
- Positive behaviour supports and restrictive practice
- Mental health support.
Frequently Asked Questions
I am not Catholic, can I still access your service?
What is Supported Independent Living (SIL)?
Where do I need to live to be eligible for SIL?
What are the three levels of SIL funding?
What is Special Disability Accommodation (SDA)?
What are the five levels of SDA?
How can I apply for SIL and SDA funding in my NDIS plan?
What does SIL funding cover?
What does SDA funding cover?
What expenses do residents pay from their Disability Support Pension?
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