Support Independant Living (SIL)

Melba’s Supported Independent Living gives you the freedom to live life your way, with the right balance of independence and support. We offer flexible living options, from shared homes with 24/7 support to tailored support in your own home.

 Whether it be support with daily routines, building independence, or connecting with your community, independence looks different for everyone.

 

At Melba, we make sure it looks right for you.

Supported Independent Living is available in:

A house is just a building. Let’s make it your home.

Specialist Disability Accommodation – or SDA for short – is more than just a certain type of building – it’s about creating spaces that really work for you. We partner with developers and providers who share our vision of better homes and better lives for people.

 

We partner with the right people to transform buildings into homes. We also have a number of new specialist disability accommodation properties which will be available in the near future.  

 

See our FAQs list at the bottom for more information. 

Thank you Melba! Now our daughter has a stable team around her and a new accommodation provider who sees her as the person she is and not her disability, her world has grown and she is so much happier.

- Parent

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Winter Valley, Ballarat : Brand new Improved Livability home

Winter Valley, Ballarat : Brand new Improved Livability home

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Morwell: Robust property

Morwell: Robust property

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Icon | Additional Feature Inactive Sleepover
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Wonthaggi: Improved Liveability property

Wonthaggi: Improved Liveability property

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Greensborough: High Physical Support apartment

Greensborough: High Physical Support apartment

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Mornington: Private Gem with 24/7 Support

Mornington: Private Gem with 24/7 Support

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Traralgon: Improved Liveability home in tranquil setting

Traralgon: Improved Liveability home in tranquil setting

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Morwell: New Robust Home

Morwell: New Robust Home

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Newport: Four-bedroom supported independent living home

Newport: Four-bedroom supported independent living home

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Sale: Large Robust home

Sale: Large Robust home

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Icon | Additional Feature Wheelchair accessible
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Altona North: Improved Liveability Accommodation

Altona North: Improved Liveability Accommodation

Icon | Bedroom 4
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Icon | Additional Feature All areas are wheelchair accessible.
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Sebastopol, Ballarat : New High Physical Support Accommodation

Sebastopol, Ballarat : New High Physical Support Accommodation

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Icon | Bathroom 3.5
Icon | Additional Feature All areas are wheelchair accessible.
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Sebastopol, Ballarat : New High Physical Support Accommodation

Sebastopol, Ballarat : New High Physical Support Accommodation

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Icon | Bathroom 3.5
Icon | Additional Feature All areas are wheelchair accessible.
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Yarram: Brand new three-bedroom high physical support home

Yarram: Brand new three-bedroom high physical support home

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Lilydale: One-bedroom Improved Liveability unit with some Robust features UNDER APPLICATION

Lilydale: One-bedroom Improved Liveability unit with some Robust features UNDER APPLICATION

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Icon | Additional Feature Improved Liveability with Robust features
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Lilydale: Single bedroom with private bathroom in a two bedroom unit

Lilydale: Single bedroom with private bathroom in a two bedroom unit

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Moe : Coming soon three-bedroom supported independent living home

Moe : Coming soon three-bedroom supported independent living home

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Eastwood: Coming soon three-bedroom supported independent living home

Eastwood: Coming soon three-bedroom supported independent living home

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Moe : New High Physical Support Villas

Moe : New High Physical Support Villas

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Frankston South: Vacancy in Improved Livability home

Frankston South: Vacancy in Improved Livability home

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Rosebud: Vacancy in Basic home with large outdoor area UNDER APPLICATION

Rosebud: Vacancy in Basic home with large outdoor area UNDER APPLICATION

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Horsham: Vacancy in a High Physical Support home

Horsham: Vacancy in a High Physical Support home

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Haven: Vacancy in a Fully Accessible home

Haven: Vacancy in a Fully Accessible home

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Icon | Additional Feature Fully accessible home with maintained garden
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Smythes Creek, Ballarat: Vacancy in a High Physical Support home UNDER APPLICATION

Smythes Creek, Ballarat: Vacancy in a High Physical Support home UNDER APPLICATION

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Wendouree, Ballarat : New High Physical Support Accommodation

Wendouree, Ballarat : New High Physical Support Accommodation

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Icon | Additional Feature Two bedroom home and one bedroom villa with Onsite Overnight Assistance
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Warragul: One bedroom Improved Liveability home

Warragul: One bedroom Improved Liveability home

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Icon | Bathroom 1
Icon | Additional Feature Improved Liveability
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Carrum Downs: One vacancy in a five-bedroom Specialist Disability Accommodation home

Carrum Downs: One vacancy in a five-bedroom Specialist Disability Accommodation home

Icon | Bedroom 5
Icon | Bathroom 2
Icon | Additional Feature Basic accessibility, with ramp at front and back door.
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Brown Hill, Ballarat : One vacancy in a one bedroom villa

Brown Hill, Ballarat : One vacancy in a one bedroom villa

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Icon | Additional Feature Entry to the villa is accessible and is located at the front end of the property for increased privacy.
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Cranbourne: one vacancy in an Improved Liveability five bedroom house

Cranbourne: one vacancy in an Improved Liveability five bedroom house

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Icon | Additional Feature Improved Liveability
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Rosebud: One vacancy in a Fully Accessible house, located on the Mornington Peninsula

Rosebud: One vacancy in a Fully Accessible house, located on the Mornington Peninsula

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Delacombe, Ballarat : One vacancy in a five bedroom house in a quiet residential court

Delacombe, Ballarat : One vacancy in a five bedroom house in a quiet residential court

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Icon | Bathroom 2
Icon | Additional Feature Accessible features
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Brown Hill, Ballarat : One vacancy in a modern High Physical Support property

Brown Hill, Ballarat : One vacancy in a modern High Physical Support property

Icon | Bedroom 5
Icon | Bathroom 2
Icon | Additional Feature All areas are wheelchair accessible.
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Delacombe, Ballarat : One vacancy in Specialist Disability Accommodation

Delacombe, Ballarat : One vacancy in Specialist Disability Accommodation

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Icon | Bathroom 2
Icon | Additional Feature Grab rails in the bathrooms and to the exterior exit door.
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Frankston : brand new 2 bedroom villa (HPS or FA SDA Funding) – 3 months rent free*

Frankston : brand new 2 bedroom villa (HPS or FA SDA Funding) – 3 months rent free*

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Frankston : Bayside living with all amenities at your doorstep (HPS or FA SDA Funding) – 3 months rent free*

Frankston : Bayside living with all amenities at your doorstep (HPS or FA SDA Funding) – 3 months rent free*

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Icon | Additional Feature High Physical Support
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Bairnsdale : One vacancy in home close to Jones Bay

Bairnsdale : One vacancy in home close to Jones Bay

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Icon | Additional Feature Wheelchair accessible with ceiling hoist and accessible features
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Drouin : One vacancy in Improved Liveability Home in peaceful Drouin

Drouin : One vacancy in Improved Liveability Home in peaceful Drouin

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Icon | Additional Feature Wheelchair accessible with accessible features
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24/7 disability support to live life your way.

Frequently asked questions about 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 goes with funding you may receive from the NDIS. To find out more about NDIS support for SIL or Specialist Disability Accommodation, click on the links. 

Supported Independent Living:

  • is about the support services provided
  • covers daily living assistance from support workers
  • includes help with cooking, cleaning, personal care and life skills
  • can be provided in any home setting.

Specialist Disability Accommodation:

  • is about the physical house itself
  • refers to specially designed or modified buildings
  • often features physical modifications, such as ramps, hoists, or wider doorways
  • is specifically built or modified for people with a range of needs
  • focuses on the building and its accessibility features.

SIL and SDA are two key components of disability support in Australia, primarily funded through the NDIS. Here’s how they work:

Supported Independent Living:

  • Provides support for daily living activities in your home.
  • Includes help with personal care, household tasks and developing independent living skills.
  • Involves support workers who provide assistance based on individual needs.
  • Can be delivered in your own home or in shared accommodation.
  • Funding is based on your assessed support needs and goals.

Specialist Disability Accommodation:

  • Refers to specially designed housing for people with high support needs.
  • Properties are modified to a set of guidelines, including features such as wider doorways, ceiling hoists, or automated systems.
  • Funded separately from SIL through the NDIS.
  • Different design categories available (Improved Livability, Fully Accessible, Robust, High Physical Support).
  • Only about six per cent of NDIS participants qualify for SDA funding.
  • A person can receive SDA funding for their housing and SIL funding for support services.
  • Not everyone who receives SIL needs to live in SDA housing.
  • NDIS participants can choose their preferred SDA property and SIL provider separately.

SIL funding is for people who cannot live independently without significant assistance. If you are able to live independently with minimal or no support, you might not qualify for SIL funding.

 

The NDIS will assess how much support you need to manage daily tasks. Specific eligibility factors include:

  • having significant support needs that impact daily functioning
  • requiring regular assistance with personal care, household tasks, or skill development
  • having goals related to increasing independence
  • being unable to live independently without support
  • having funding approved in your NDIS plan.

1. Assessment of eligibility through NDIS planning.
2. Selection of appropriate housing and support providers.
3. Service agreement developed.
4. Regular reviews to ensure support meets needs.

We offer Supported Independent Living in Specialist Disability Accommodation homes across Victoria, including in and around:

  • Ballarat
  • Horsham
  • Lilydale
  • Warragul
  • Sale
  • Frankston
  • Mornington Peninsula.

Key steps to follow:

  • Research registered NDIS providers in your area.
  • Check their experience and specialties.
  • Request detailed information about their services.
  • Visit potential homes/locations.
  • Interview providers with prepared questions.
  • Review service agreements carefully.

Important things to ask about:

  • Employee qualifications and training.
  • Employee/resident ratios.
  • How they handle emergencies.
  • Daily routines and flexibility.
  • Support for individual goals.
  • Cultural sensitivity.
  • Cost breakdown.
  • Complaint handling processes.

Red flags to watch for:

  • Providers who can’t clearly explain their services.
  • Unwillingness to provide references.
  • Lack of proper NDIS registration.
  • Inflexible service arrangements.
  • Poor communication during enquiry process.

Practical tips:

  • Take your time making the decision.
  • Involve family/advocates in the process.
  • Ask to meet potential housemates if shared accommodation.
  • Request support with moving in.