What’s Supported Independent Living (SIL)?
Supported Independent Living means providing support in a person’s home as needed. It is offered for a range of different housing types and aligns with funding people may receive from various sources, including the NDIS and TAC. To find out more about NDIS support for specialist disability accommodation, go to the NDIS website.
Jamie’s story
With Supported Independent Living (SIL) provided by Melba, Jamie got the support he needed to rebuild his fitness, return to cycling and reclaim his independence.
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New High Physical Support Apartments in Kensington
Spacious 2-bed, 2-bath apartments with high physical support features in a campus-style setup, inner Melbourne.
Number of vacancies: 12
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Wheelchair accessible with ceiling hoist and accessible features
New Improved Liveability Apartments in Kensington
Spacious 2-bed, 2-bath apartments designed for sensory and cognitive needs in inner Melbourne. Campus-style, ready early 2025.
Number of vacancies: 4
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Extra features for people with sensory, intellectual or cognitive impairments
Brand new SDA apartments in bustling Prahran
Spacious 2-bed, 2-bath apartments with high physical support, fully accessible design in inner Melbourne.
Number of vacancies: 6
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Wheelchair accessible with accessible features
Brand new apartments designed for high physical support in inner Melbourne
House with two shared living areas, large shared bath, and plans for a second. Kitchen opens to pergola, BBQ area. Pet-friendly with consent.
Number of vacancies: 6
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Wheelchair accessible with ceiling hoist and accessible features
Rosebud: Second of two vacancies in Specialist Disability Accommodation
Spacious home with 2 baths (1 walk-in shower), rumpus room with billiards, garden, and cozy carpeted bedrooms with built-in robes.
Number of vacancies: 2
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Basic accessibility, with steps
Rosebud: One of two vacancies in Specialist Disability Accommodation
Spacious home with 2 baths (1 walk-in shower), rumpus room with billiards, garden, and cozy carpeted bedrooms with built-in robes.
Number of vacancies: 2
5
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Basic accessibility, with steps
Carrum Downs: Second of two vacancies in a five bedroom Specialist Disability Accommodation home
Spacious 5-bed, 2-bath home with 2 living areas, large shared bath, and kitchen-dining opening to outdoor BBQ area.
Number of vacancies: 2
5
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Basic accessibility, with ramp at front and back door.
Carrum Downs: One of two vacancies in a five bedroom Specialist Disability Accommodation home
Spacious 5-bed, 2-bath home with 2 living areas, large shared bath, and kitchen-dining opening to outdoor BBQ area.
Number of vacancies: 2
5
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Basic accessibility, with ramp at front and back door.
Nhill: One vacancy in a self-contained Improved Liveability studio
4-bed property with 3-bed main house, 1-bed self-contained studio (ensuite). Two living areas, shared bath, kitchen-dining opens to outdoors.
Number of vacancies: 1
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The studio is accessible. There is a path from the studio to the main house.
Brown Hill: One vacancy in a one bedroom villa
1-bed villa for single resident, designed for varying support needs with onsite overnight assistance. Built-in robes, heating/cooling.
Number of vacancies: 1
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Entry to the villa is accessible and is located at the front end of the property for increased privacy.
Cranbourne: one vacant room in an Improved Liveability five bedroom house
Spacious 5-bed home with 2 baths, heating/cooling, open-plan living, garden, BBQ area. Staff support available. 1 vacancy in Improved Liveability house.
Number of vacancies: 1
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The vacant room is not wheelchair accessible but there is a hoist in the bathroom.
Buninyong: One vacancy in a five bedroom home
5-bed house with 2 living areas, shared bath, open kitchen/dining, outdoor pergola & BBQ. Pet-friendly with consent.
Number of vacancies: 1
5
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The house is not wheelchair accessible. The house has steps in the backyard.
Brown Hill: One vacancy in a modern High Physical Support property
5-bed house with 2 shared living areas, 2 baths (1 with bath, 1 with shower), outdoor BBQ area. Pet-friendly with consent.
Number of vacancies: 1
5
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All areas are wheelchair accessible.
Delacombe: Second of two vacancies in Specialist Disability Accommodation
Spacious house with 2 living areas, 1 bath (with bath), outdoor BBQ area. Pet-friendly with consent.
Number of vacancies: 3
5
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Grab rails in the bathrooms and to the exterior exit door. There are nil steps into the backyard.
Delacombe: One of two vacancies in Specialist Disability Accommodation
Spacious house with 2 living areas, 1 bath (with bath), outdoor BBQ area. Pet-friendly with consent.
Number of vacancies: 3
5
2
Grab rails in the bathrooms and to the exterior exit door.
Frankston: brand new apartment to share with one other person (HPS or FA SDA Funding)
Brand new High Physical Support apartment with onsite overnight support. Features modern kitchen, open plan living, large bedroom, and ensuite.
Number of vacancies: 1
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High Physical Support
Frankston: Bayside living with all amenities at your doorstep (HPS or FA SDA Funding)
Fully air-conditioned apartment with modern kitchen, open plan living, large bedroom with built-ins, 2 bathrooms, and spacious study.
Number of vacancies: 1
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High Physical Support
Drouin: One vacancy in Improved Liveability Home in peaceful Drouin
Light-filled 5-bedroom home with open kitchen, dining, living, bath, separate toilet, and sunroom overlooking lush gardens.
Number of vacancies: 1
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Wheelchair accessible with accessible features
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