Supported Independent Living costs and impacts – Policy Position Statement by the Summer Foundation
April 2022
Supported Independent Living costs and impacts – Policy Position Statement by the Summer Foundation
Tags: Supported Independent Living (SIL)
Description:
The Summer Foundation has released a position statement on the costs of Supported Independent Living (SIL) and its impact on the operation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The costs of SIL are an outsized contributor to NDIS budget growth, which is impacting home and living determinations made by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), particularly Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). The cost effectiveness of SIL can be improved by maximising NDIS participants’ independence through accessible design and collaborative care or shared support models, thereby reducing the dependence on paid support staff.