{"id":7239,"date":"2026-08-04T15:35:42","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T05:35:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/?p=7239"},"modified":"2026-08-04T15:37:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T05:37:00","slug":"proposed-changes-to-supported-independent-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/latest-news\/proposed-changes-to-supported-independent-living\/","title":{"rendered":"What proposed changes to Supported Independent Living could mean"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7239\" class=\"elementor elementor-7239\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-286b5191 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"286b5191\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2897f1 e-con-full home-banner e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a2897f1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d7849bb elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-laptop__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet_extra__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2d7849bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What proposed changes to Supported Independent Living could mean <\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-741242e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"741242e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-f88c87c elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time> 4 August 2026<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b4dd185 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4b4dd185\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6191cc23 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6191cc23\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06109c8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"06109c8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ef6ed6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8ef6ed6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Proposed-SIL-changes-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-7242\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Proposed-SIL-changes-1.png 940w, https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Proposed-SIL-changes-1-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Proposed-SIL-changes-1-768x490.png 768w, https:\/\/www.melbasupport.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Proposed-SIL-changes-1-600x383.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63f78d25 link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63f78d25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Australian Government is asking people what they think about\u00a0possible changes\u00a0to Supported Independent Living, often called SIL.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No decision has been made yet. The government is in the consultation stage, which means it is listening, gathering\u00a0information\u00a0and looking at different options.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW234612265 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234612265 BCX8\">The consultation is about how SIL can work better for people who need<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextDeletionMarker TrackedChange SCXW234612265 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW234612265 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun TrackChangeTextDeletion SCXW234612265 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW234612265 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW234612265 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234612265 BCX8\">i<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW234612265 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW234612265 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234612265 BCX8\">ntensive or 24\/7 home and living supports<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW234612265 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW234612265 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234612265 BCX8\">,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW234612265 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234612265 BCX8\">and how providers can keep delivering safe, high quality and sustainable support.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW234612265 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14c6b49 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-laptop__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet_extra__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"14c6b49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is being discussed? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09ae4bc link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"09ae4bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23391992 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23391992 BCX8\">The government is looking at whether a different approach, called commissioning, could improve SIL. <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19474637 BCX8\">This could include a more active role for government in planning services, selecting providers,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19474637 BCX8\">monitoring<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19474637 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19474637 BCX8\">quality<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW19474637 BCX8\"> and ensuring supports are available where they are needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW53186655 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53186655 BCX8\">The aim is to understand what is working, what is not working and what may need to change so people get safe, consistent and person<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW53186655 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW53186655 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53186655 BCX8\">&#8211;<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextDeletionMarker TrackedChange SCXW53186655 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW53186655 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun TrackChangeTextDeletion SCXW53186655 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW53186655 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53186655 BCX8\">led support.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW53186655 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-685ab6b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-laptop__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet_extra__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"685ab6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why is this important? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a63ee40 link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a63ee40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SIL supports people who need\u00a0a high level\u00a0of support in their daily life. This can include support with personal care, cooking, household tasks, medication and being safe at home.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SIL is a large part of the NDIS. It makes up about 25% of total NDIS costs, but is used by about 5% of participants. At the same time, some providers are finding it hard to keep delivering SIL in the current system.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW53186655 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53186655 BCX8\">The aim is to understand what is working, what is not working and what may need to change so people get safe, consistent and person<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW53186655 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW53186655 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53186655 BCX8\">&#8211;<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextDeletionMarker TrackedChange SCXW53186655 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW53186655 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun TrackChangeTextDeletion SCXW53186655 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW53186655 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53186655 BCX8\">led support.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW53186655 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW265800865 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265800865 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265800865 BCX8\">The government is exploring whether changes could improve the quality of supports, encourage innovative housing and\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW265800865 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265800865 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265800865 BCX8\">su<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW265800865 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265800865 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265800865 BCX8\">pport\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange SCXW265800865 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265800865 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265800865 BCX8\">options, and strengthen provider viability.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8389fb1 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-laptop__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet_extra__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8389fb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What does commissioning mean? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51b534e link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51b534e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange TrackChangeHoverSelectColorRed SCXW75745060 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75745060 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun TrackChangeHoverSelectHighlightRed SCXW75745060 BCX8\">Commissioning means the government may take a more active role in making sure the right services are available for the right people, in the right\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange TrackChangeHoverSelectColorRed SCXW75745060 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75745060 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest TrackChangeHoverSelectHighlightRed SCXW75745060 BCX8\">places<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange TrackChangeHoverSelectColorRed SCXW75745060 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75745060 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRest TrackChangeHoverSelectHighlightRed SCXW75745060 BCX8\">, and achieve good outcomes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW141357614 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-AU\" xml:lang=\"EN-AU\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW141357614 BCX8\">Commissioning does not mean the government would provide SIL itself.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW141357614 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184077809 BCX8\">This could include defining outcomes, setting provider requirements, targeting services to areas of greatest need,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184077809 BCX8\">monitoring<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184077809 BCX8\">\u00a0quality and performance, and using funding or contracts to support better outcomes<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10c6c46 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-laptop__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet_extra__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"10c6c46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What could change? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4def27 link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d4def27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The government is looking at several options. These include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">which parts of SIL may be suitable for commissioning<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">which people or groups may be a priority if changes are introduced<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">what quality standards should apply<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how shared support arrangements can be safe and work well<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">whether provider panels could be used<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how pricing and payments could work<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how\u00a0long agreements between providers and government could last.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184077809 BCX8\">This could include defining outcomes, setting provider requirements, targeting services to areas of greatest need,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184077809 BCX8\">monitoring<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184077809 BCX8\"> quality and performance, and using funding or contracts to support better outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b93d861 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-laptop__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet_extra__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b93d861\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When will this happen? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2aa538 link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c2aa538\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246445783 BCX8\">Consultation\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246445783 BCX8\">commenced<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246445783 BCX8\">\u00a0in July 2026 and is expected to continue until late October 2026.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After consultation, options will be given to government to consider. A decision about whether to move ahead is expected in late 2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Until then, there is no change to SIL. People will continue to receive support through the current arrangements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb3f02a elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-laptop__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet_extra__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cb3f02a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Acknowledgement <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2daf0ef link elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2daf0ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We welcome the chance for people, families, support\u00a0networks\u00a0and 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