Supported Independent Living Brisbane
Supported Independent Living (SIL) involves providing help or supervision with daily tasks to develop skills and assist an individual to live as independently as possible.
These supports are provided to a participant in their home or one of ours if needed, and can be in a shared or individual arrangement.
Assistance provided will depend on individual plans but will be tailored to individual needs and may include the following:
- Cleaning and laundry
- Nutrition, meal preparation and cooking
- Personal care (such as showering and dressing)
- Attending appointments
- Medication assistance
- Taking up hobbies
- Learning to catch public transport
Support Independent Living Programs
1. Accommodation:
Helping individuals find and maintain suitable housing, which may include individual apartments, shared houses, or group homes.
2. Personal care:
Assisting with daily activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and medication management.
3. Household management:
Providing support for managing household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, shopping, and budgeting. This can include both inside and outside tasks/chores.
4. Life skills training:
Offering guidance and instruction in essential life skills like cooking, cleaning, managing finances, using public transportation, and accessing community resources.
5. Social and community integration:
Encouraging active participation in social activities, facilitating connections with community services, and fostering relationships with peers, neighbors, and other community members.
6. Emotional support:
Furnishing guidance, counseling, and emotional assistance to help individuals cope with daily challenges, boost their self-confidence, and develop self-advocacy skills.
What do we Offer?
When it comes to supported independent living we offer options/programs including:
- Positive behavior support
- Active support
- Skill development
- Community inclusion, and
- Social participation.
For more information on Supported Independent Living, and how we can help you, please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team today.
Book a FREE Consultation
Do you need more information, or ready to get started with one of our services? Call us on 1300 284 200 to know more about us or to fix an appointment.
You can also write to us to let us know about your needs and we will get back to you with our service details and how we can help. Simply fill out the contact form and we will respond within 2 hours during business days. Monday – Friday 9 am-5 pm.