Supported Independent Living (SIL) Support in Penrith — 2026
Penrith and the outer Western Sydney region have seen significant growth in demand for Supported Independent Living. With housing development continuing across the Penrith, St Marys, and Kingswood areas, there are more options for NDIS participants looking to live independently than ever before.
SADC Disability Services is a registered NDIS provider delivering SIL support in Penrith and across Greater Western Sydney.
What Is SIL and Who Is It For?
Supported Independent Living is an NDIS support that funds workers to help you with daily tasks in your own home — whether you live alone, with a housemate, or in shared supported accommodation.
SIL is appropriate for adults with disability who:
- Have significant daily support needs (personal care, domestic tasks, medication, community access)
- Want to live independently rather than with family or in a facility
- Are transitioning from residential care, a family home, or another living arrangement
SIL in Penrith: Housing and Support Options
Penrith offers a range of living options for SIL participants:
Shared accommodation houses: 2–4 participants sharing a home in Penrith, St Marys, or surrounding suburbs, with SADC support workers providing rostered in-home assistance.
Individual tenancies: Your own rental property in Penrith with SADC providing the daily support hours. Good for participants with higher independence capacity who need support but not constant attendance.
SDA housing (Specialist Disability Accommodation): For participants with extreme functional impairment. SADC can connect you with SDA providers in the Penrith area.
How SADC Delivers SIL Support in Penrith
Roster of Care development: We work with you, your family, and your allied health team to design a support roster that meets your NDIA requirements and personal preferences.
Support worker matching: We match you with workers who fit your communication style, interests, and daily routines.
24/7 coverage: For participants requiring constant support, we build rosters that cover all waking hours and overnight, using Active Overnight or Sleepover rates as appropriate.
Community access integration: Your SIL support includes getting you to community activities, appointments, and social events — not just in-home tasks.
Regular reviews: We meet with you quarterly to review the support arrangement and make adjustments as your needs or goals change.
Getting SIL Funding in Your NDIS Plan
SIL requires specific NDIA approval. The process:
- Functional assessment — Occupational Therapist reports establishing your daily support needs
- Roster of Care — Detailed breakdown of required daily support hours, submitted to NDIA
- NDIA assessment and approval — The NDIA reviews your Roster of Care and allocates SIL funding
- Provider selection — You choose SADC as your SIL provider
- Service agreement — Outlines support hours, rates, and your rights
- Commencement — Supports begin on your agreed move-in date
SADC’s Support Coordinators can guide you through every step of this process.
2026 SIL Pricing
NDIS SIL rates are determined by the support intensity level in your approved Roster of Care and the 2025–26 NDIS Pricing Arrangements. Rates differ for:
- Standard weekday support
- Evening and weekend support
- Overnight (active vs. sleepover)
- High needs/complex behaviour support
Your SADC coordinator will provide transparent pricing aligned with current NDIS rates.
Contact SADC for SIL Support in Penrith
📞 1300 242 492 🌐 sadcdisabilityservices.com.au 📍 Penrith | St Marys | Kingswood | Emu Plains | Greater Western Sydney
Last updated March 2026. Refer to ndis.gov.au for current SIL funding and eligibility information.