Planning a new Supported Independent Living home
Bloom may be able to help establish a new Supported Independent Living (SIL) home when an existing vacancy is not suitable. This depends on participant compatibility, appropriate NDIS funding, suitable housing and support needs we are qualified and able to meet.
Discuss a Participant
Sometimes an existing vacancy isn't the right answer
An existing SIL vacancy may not suit a participant’s support needs, goals or household preferences. Before considering a placement, we discuss whether the home, housemates and support arrangements could be suitable.
Appropriate SIL funding
The participant's NDIS plan includes Supported Independent Living funding at a level that supports the proposed arrangement.
Compatible participants
For a shared home, the participants’ routines, preferences, goals and support needs need to work together.
Suitable housing availability
Suitable housing, including any accessibility requirements, is available or can be secured in the relevant region.
Support needs we can meet
The clinical and daily living support requirements fall within our capability and registered supports.
Realistic timeframe
Establishing a new SIL arrangement takes time. There's space in the process to do it properly.
How establishing a new SIL home works
These are the steps we work through when a new SIL arrangement may be suitable.
Initial conversation
Tell us about the participant, their goals and why existing options have not suited them. You can ask questions before deciding whether to proceed.
Understanding goals and support needs
We discuss daily routines, support requirements, health needs and what the participant wants from a home.
Identifying suitable participant matches
For a shared household, we consider routines, communication styles, interests, support needs and longer-term compatibility.
Exploring suitable housing
We work with housing contacts across Gympie, the Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay to identify suitable properties, considering accessibility, location and everyday living needs.
Planning the right support model
Before an agreed start, we agree the Service Agreement, support plan, costs and permissions, and plan rosters, worker capability, support responsibilities and contingency arrangements around the participant’s needs.
Preparing the home
We work through setup, any required modifications and practical details before the participant moves in.
Welcoming participants
We plan the move with the participant and their support network, and keep in touch during the first weeks as they settle in.
Ongoing support and collaboration
We meet with participants and the people involved in their support to review the arrangements and discuss changes where needed.
Considering who could live together
Before suggesting a shared SIL household, we discuss the participants’ routines, interests, communication styles and support needs. These factors affect how people may live together day to day.
Daily rhythms
We consider sleep schedules, daily routines and preferences when discussing a shared home.
Shared interests
Shared interests can give housemates opportunities to spend time together and get to know one another.
Communication styles
We consider how each participant communicates and what helps them feel comfortable with others.
Support needs
We assess whether a shared support arrangement could meet each participant’s needs.
Long-term goals
We discuss how each participant wants to live now and what they may want in the future.
Comfort with co-living
Not every participant is ready for a shared home. We have honest conversations about readiness before we proceed.
Who establishing a new SIL home may suit
Contact our team if you are considering a new SIL arrangement in one of these situations.
Support Coordinators
Coordinators who have not found a suitable existing SIL vacancy for a participant and want to discuss other possibilities.
Families seeking long-term stability
Families looking for a longer-term SIL home that suits their family member’s needs and preferences.
Participants with SIL funding
NDIS participants with Supported Independent Living approved in their plan, who are ready for more independence and haven't found the right environment yet.
Hospital discharge planners
Navigating a discharge with limited SIL options. We understand the pressure of complex discharges and will work collaboratively to explore what may be possible.
Participants seeking compatible housemates
People who have someone in mind to live with, or who want support to consider compatible housemates.
Transitioning from family care
Adults with disability considering a supported living arrangement as their family’s circumstances and caring roles change.
Planning a SIL home with Bloom Supports
Before agreeing to a new SIL arrangement, we assess whether the support needs are within Bloom’s registered services and current capacity.
Registered NDIS Provider
Fully compliant with NDIS Practice Standards. Audited, accountable and committed to continuous improvement.
High Intensity Supports
For complex health needs, we assess whether we have the appropriate registration, trained staff and clinical guidance to provide the required support.
Experienced SIL team
Our team has experience establishing and managing SIL homes, including planning the household’s daily supports.
Collaborative planning
We involve participants, families and Support Coordinators from the first conversation.
Local knowledge
We know Gympie, the Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay. We know the communities, the housing market and the local networks that make a difference.
Person-centred from day one
We consider whether each proposed arrangement suits the participant’s needs, choices and preferences.
We will explain whether Bloom can provide suitable support and what would need to be in place before a new arrangement could proceed.
Could a new SIL arrangement be the answer?
Contact Bloom to discuss the participant’s goals, support needs and current living situation. We can talk through whether a new SIL arrangement may be suitable.