A SIL house is another term for a Supported Independent Living residence. It describes the accommodation where NDIS participants receive SIL supports. Despite the name, a SIL house does not need to be a standalone house — it can also be a unit, villa or shared home — as long as support is delivered on-site.

People with disabilities have different accommodation options depending on their needs and goals, including:

• Supported Independent Living (SIL): Shared homes with support for daily tasks.
• Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA): Specialised housing designed for people with complex needs.
• Independent Living Options (ILO): Flexible, individualised arrangements such as living with family, housemates, or alone with tailored support.

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To apply for disability accommodation, start by contacting the NDIS or an NDIS provider such as Unisson Disability. We can help you understand your options, determine eligibility, and apply for the right support services based on your NDIS plan and goals.

Contact us directly or visit our Support Coordination page for more information.

The key difference is that:

• SIL (Supported Independent Living) funds the support a person receives in their home — such as personal care, cooking, cleaning, medication support and skill development.

• SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) funds the building itself — specifically housing designed for people with high physical support needs, such as improved accessibility, robust materials, and assistive technology.

A registered NDIS provider is an organisation approved by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission to deliver supports to participants, meeting requirements around worker screening, staff training and regular quality audits. Unisson Disability is a registered NDIS provider (Provider No. 4050090458), so families and Support Coordinators can be confident this Concord home meets those same standards.

The NDIS itself doesn’t build or own housing. Instead, it funds eligible participants to access accommodation and support through registered providers. Depending on a participant’s needs, this can include Supported Independent Living (SIL), Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), or Individualised Living Options (ILO). Unisson Disability delivers all three, including SIL homes like this one in Concord, so a participant’s NDIS plan can fund the accommodation and day-to-day support together.

There’s no single “best” NDIS accommodation provider: the right choice depends on a participant’s support needs, preferences and goals. At Unisson Disability, we’ve been supporting people with disability for over 100 years, providing high-quality, person-centred support backed by a dedicated Quality and Safeguarding team. We support people with intellectual disability, physical disability, complex support needs, and health conditions, including diabetes, across Sydney, the Central Coast and the Hunter. We take the time to match each person with the right home, housemates and support team. The best way to find out if we’re the right fit is to contact us through the enquiry form on this page so we can discuss your needs and what matters most to you.