SIL & SDA Assessments

A Supported Independent Living (SIL) assessment looks at the daily support a person needs to live as independently as possible, often in a shared or supported setting. A Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) assessment looks at whether a person’s needs meet the requirements for specialised housing. Both produce evidence for NDIS planning.

SIL is about the support and assistance a person receives with daily tasks, while SDA is about the housing itself and its specialised design features. Some people may need one, and some may need both, depending on their situation.

These assessments are usually for NDIS participants with high or complex daily support needs who are seeking funding for supported living or specialist accommodation. They provide the detailed evidence the NDIS requires.

Your occupational therapist assesses your daily support needs, your functional capacity and your living situation. For SDA, they also consider your needs against the relevant housing design requirements. The findings are set out in a detailed report.

SIL and SDA are higher cost supports with strict eligibility and evidence requirements, so funding is not guaranteed. Whether they are funded depends on your individual needs and your NDIS plan, so it is important to work with your support coordinator or planner.

Your assessment is completed by a registered occupational therapist with experience in supported living and accommodation assessments. Occupational therapists are registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia through AHPRA.

These are detailed assessments, usually completed across one or more sessions, followed by a comprehensive written report. Timeframes vary with complexity, so we confirm what to expect when you book.

You can arrange a SIL or SDA assessment by contacting Youcentric Care Group directly, or by asking your support coordinator, GP or allied health professional to send a referral. Call 1300 316 664 or email [email protected] and our team will guide you through the next steps.