Rubix Support delivers Supported Independent Living (SIL) in Melbourne for NDIS participants who require a higher level of expertise — particularly those with complex behaviours, significant support needs, or individuals who have found it difficult to secure appropriate accommodation elsewhere. Our team are specialists in coordinating SIL for people where standard support has not worked. We adapt our approach to meet your needs. We don’t ask you to change to suit us.

What Is Supported Independent Living (SIL)?

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is NDIS funding that covers the day-to-day support you receive while living in your own home or shared accommodation. SIL is about the support — not the property itself. It is funded under Core Supports in your NDIS plan under “Assistance with Daily Life” and is designed for participants who need regular or around-the-clock assistance to live as independently as possible.

SIL is different from Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). SDA refers to the physical home — its design, accessibility and modifications. You may have funding for SIL only, SDA only, or both, depending on your individual needs and plan.

Our Supported Independent Living (SIL) Melbourne service focuses on what matters most: building your skills, reducing behaviours of concern, and improving your quality of life through genuine self-determination.

What Makes Rubix Support’s SIL Different

Many SIL providers in Melbourne offer general daily living support. Rubix Support’s point of difference is our specialist capability in complex behaviour support within SIL settings. Here’s what that means for you:

We specialise where others step back. Some individuals with significant behaviours of concern struggle to find a SIL provider willing and equipped to support them. Rubix Support steps in where others can’t — or won’t.

We train your support team around you. Every support worker in your SIL home receives specific training on your individual needs before support begins. Your team understands your goals, your triggers, and your preferred ways of communicating.

We persist. Change takes time, and we know that. We remain open-minded, continuing to adapt strategies and support their implementation until our participants reach their goals.

We integrate with our other services. Our Supported Independent Living (SIL) Melbourne service connects seamlessly with Rubix Support’s Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Lifestyle Support Workers and Specialist Support Coordination — meaning your whole support ecosystem works together.

What Our SIL Support Workers Can Help You With

As part of our Supported Independent Living (SIL) Melbourne service, our team can assist with:

  • Personal care including showering, grooming, dressing and hygiene routines

  • Meal preparation, nutrition support and household management

  • Medication management and health routine support

  • Skill development to build greater independence over time

  • Community participation, social connections and transport

  • Implementing Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies

  • Managing Restrictive Practices where these are in place

  • High-intensity support for complex or dual-diagnosis needs

  • Overnight and 24/7 active support where required

NDIS SIL support worker helping participant achieve independence and quality of life through person-centred care

Looking for a Supported Independent Living (SIL) Provider in Melbourne Who Understands Complex Needs?

Rubix Support has experience where it counts. If you or someone you support has found other SIL arrangements difficult or unsuitable, we’d welcome the conversation. Submit a referral and our team will be in touch.

Areas We Provide Supported Independent Living (SIL) in Melbourne

Our Supported Independent Living (SIL) Melbourne team currently supports NDIS participants across the following local government areas:

Western Region

  • Hume
  • Maribyrnong
  • Moonee Valley
  • Melbourne

  • Wyndham

Northern Region

  • Brimbank

  • Melton

  • Merri-Bek

  • Melbourne

North East Region

  • Banyule

  • Darebin

  • Manningham

  • Moreland

  • Nillumbik

  • Whittlesea

  • Yarra

South East Region

  • Glen Eira

  • Stonnington

  • Port Phillip

Frequently Asked Questions
About Supported Independent Living (SIL) in Melbourne

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is NDIS-funded daily support that helps participants with disability live as independently as possible — whether in shared accommodation or their own home. SIL is funded through the Core Supports budget under “Assistance with Daily Life” in your NDIS plan. It covers the cost of your support workers and services, but does not cover rent, utilities or food.

SIL is designed for NDIS participants with higher daily support needs who require regular or 24/7 assistance to live safely and independently. Eligibility is determined by the NDIS based on your individual assessed needs. If SIL is not yet in your plan, your Support Coordinator can help you prepare for a plan review to apply for it.

Supported Independent Living (SIL) refers to the support services you receive — personal care, daily living assistance, skill development and overnight support. Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) refers to the physical home — specifically designed and built for participants with high physical support or extreme functional impairment needs. You may be funded for one or both, depending on your circumstances.

Yes — this is one of Rubix Support’s core specialisations. Our Supported Independent Living (SIL) Melbourne team includes staff trained in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and experienced in supporting participants with complex behaviours, dual diagnoses and those with Restrictive Practices in place. We work with individuals who may have been turned away by other providers.

Yes. Before support begins, every member of your SIL support team receives specific training on your individual needs, goals, preferences and strategies. We aim to introduce you to your support workers before the program commences so you start with familiar faces, not strangers.

The first step is to submit a referral through our online form. Our team will contact you to discuss your needs, your NDIS plan and how our Supported Independent Living (SIL) Melbourne service can support you. We’ll work collaboratively with you, your family and your Support Coordinator to find the right fit.

Ready to Start Your NDIS Journey With Us?

Whether you need Behaviour Support, Support Coordination, SIL or Lifestyle Support, our Melbourne NDIS team is here to help. We match every participant with the right services and people for their needs.

Contact us via the links below or get in contact through our contacts page today.

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Acknowledgment of Lived and Living Experience

Rubix Support acknowledges the lived and living experience of people with disability, their family members and supporters. We recognise the ongoing impacts of trauma, institutionalisation, neglect and abuse that people with disabilty have experienced – and continue to experience today. We are unwavering in our commitment to upholding Human Rights, safety and dignity. We practice with a trauma-informed lens and have a zero tolerance for abuse in any form.

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At Rubix Support we know that we are stronger and better together, and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We value and welcome people of all ages, cultures, abilities, sexuality, gender identity, religion, beliefs, lived experience and backgrounds. We are committed to cultivating environments and interactions where everyone can feel safe and be themselves.

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