Live Independently with Support

From 1 July 2026, all new providers delivering Supported Independent Living (SIL) must be registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. Existing unregistered SIL providers must apply for registration by 1 October 2026 to continue delivering SIL services. 

For most participants, these changes do not automatically affect their NDIS plan, SIL funding, provider choice or current living arrangements. Participants may only need to explore alternative providers if their current provider chooses not to apply for registration or is unsuccessful in obtaining registration. 
 
If you're unsure about your provider's registration status, it's a good idea to speak directly with your provider, Support Coordinator or support network about your options. 

As a registered NDIS provider with 75 years’ experience, Endeavour Foundation is well positioned to continue delivering personalised SIL supports that help people with intellectual disability live safely, build independence and feel confident and comfortable at home.

SIL may be suitable for people who require regular support with daily living while wanting to live as independently as possible.

Finding the right SIL arrangement involves more than finding an available room. We consider factors such as support needs, goals, communication preferences, accessibility requirements, funding, location preferences and compatibility with other household members.

We also consider whether the home, support model and potential housemate arrangements are likely to suit the participant's needs, preferences and everyday routines.

Our team works closely with participants, families and support networks to understand what matters most and explore whether a particular home and support arrangement may be the right fit.

Registered SIL providers must meet NDIS registration requirements, including strengthened quality, safeguarding and SIL-specific Practice Standards.

NDIS registration is an important indicator that a provider is subject to formal oversight and accountability, with requirements relating to quality, participant rights and service delivery.

However, registration is only part of the picture. Quality is demonstrated through the support participants experience every day.

Endeavour Foundation is a registered provider with 75 years’ experience supporting people with intellectual disability. Our trained teams, safeguarding systems, quality oversight and long-term organisational stability help provide confidence that support can remain safe, personalised and reliable over time.

If you need or choose to change providers, the first step is understanding your current situation, support needs and goals.

Depending on your circumstances, changing providers does not always mean changing homes. Every situation is different and may depend on housing arrangements, funding and service agreements.
 
Our dedicated Transition Team can help you understand your options, gather the required information and plan the next steps. Transition planning is tailored to each participant and aims to minimise disruption to important routines, relationships and supports wherever possible.

Any new arrangement must still be assessed for suitability, funding, service capability, property requirements and household compatibility before it can be confirmed.

While we cannot guarantee a particular home or vacancy, we can help you explore suitable opportunities and understand the next steps in the process.

At Endeavour Foundation, we believe a SIL decision is about more than accommodation. A home should feel safe, comfortable and right for the people who live there.

An available vacancy does not automatically mean a home is the right fit. We carefully assess each enquiry to understand whether the participant, home, household, support model and available funding are likely to work well together.

Before confirming suitability, we consider the participant's support needs, lifestyle, goals, preferences and compatibility with existing household members. We also assess factors such as accessibility, location, funding requirements and support models.

This careful matching process helps create stable living arrangements where participants can feel at home, build independence and develop positive relationships with the people around them.

Not necessarily. Every situation is different.

If your provider decides not to apply for registration, or is unsuccessful in obtaining registration, you may need to explore alternative support arrangements. Whether this means changing providers, changing homes or considering other options will depend on your individual circumstances, housing arrangements and support needs.

The earlier you begin conversations with your provider, Support Coordinator and support network, the more time you will have to understand your options and plan next steps.

To understand whether a particular SIL opportunity may be suitable, we may ask for information such as:

• Current NDIS plan and SIL funding information
• Support requirements
• Allied health reports or assessments where relevant
• Behaviour support information if applicable
• Preferred locations and accessibility requirements
• Information about goals, routines and living preferences

The information required will vary depending on the participant and the support being considered.