Supported Accommodation
Supported accommodation is where an individual requires both accommodation & supports.
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Accommodation is provided via a board and lodging agreement, and the individual is required to pay an agreed fee which is usually paid form their Centrelink payment or some other income separate from their NDIS funding. ​​
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The SIL supports are funded via an individual NDIS plan and is meant to be utilised to provide assistance with, or supervision of, tasks of daily life in a shared living environment, with a focus on developing the skills of each individual to live as autonomously as possible.
Overview
Supported Accommodation & SIL
​ANOTHEN Community Care acknowledges that SIL is not a form of accommodation but rather supports which can be provided within our accommodation. When individuals require both SIL and accommodation ANOTHEN Community Care provide two separate agreements, which clearly states both aspects of supports/services.
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Supported independent living (SIL) are a type of supports funded through the NDIS to help people with higher support needs live as independently as possible while building their skills.
It is best suited to people with a disability who need a significant amount of help throughout the day, 7 days a week, including overnight supports.
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ANOTHEN Community Care promotes choice and control, and are happy to contribute to shared supports, however due to insurance limitations all supports in our accommodation requires an ANOTHEN Community Care support workers. We are open to conversations around your preferred support workers joining our team to support you in our accommodation.
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Board & Lodging Agreement
We will provide you with an open and transparent board and lodging agreement along with a quote before you agree to utilize our support accommodation.
Your lodging fee is a percentage of your Centrelink payment for your studio unit, this includes internet and utilities. It is important that you check with Services Australia about the amount of rent assistance you receive, the amount you receive will only cover lodging costs.
There are additional fees for every day common consumables for your use in the house this fee is tailored to your needs and choice of inclusions.