What is shared independent living under the NDIS?

Shared Independent Living, also known as Supported Independent Living or SIL, is NDIS-funded support for people who share a home and need help with everyday tasks. It covers daily living, personal care and community access, while you keep your own space and independence. It suits participants who need regular support to live well.

What is the difference between SIL and shared living?

They mean the same thing in practice. SIL is the formal NDIS term for the support, while shared living or shared accommodation describes the home where several people live together with that support.

Who can access shared accommodation in Rockhampton?

Shared living usually suits participants who have SIL funding in their plan and who need regular support to live independently. Whether it fits depends on your needs, goals and plan, and our team or your support coordinator can help you decide.

Do residents have their own private space?

Yes. You have your own private area within a home you share with others. Common spaces are shared, but your space and independence are respected.

What support is available in shared living homes?

Support commonly includes daily living tasks such as meals and household routines, personal care where it is in your plan, and community access for shopping, appointments and social activities. Each resident’s plan sets the detail.

Can I choose who I live with?

Compatibility is a big part of shared living working well, so your preferences matter when a household is matched. It depends on availability, but we treat who you would live well with as important.

How do I apply for shared independent living?

Check whether SIL is funded in your plan, then talk with a provider about options. If it is not yet funded, your support coordinator can help build the case for a plan review. You are welcome to call Seareal to talk it through.

Does which side of the river a home is on matter?

It can. Because the Fitzroy River divides Rockhampton, being on the side closest to your services, family and activities can save a lot of daily travel. We take river geography into account when looking at options with you, including Gracemere to the west.

Shared Independent Living Rockhampton

Comfortable Shared Living Options Designed Around You in Rockhampton

Shared living works best when it fits the person, so we begin with how you want to live rather than a set arrangement. Sharing a home can ease isolation while still leaving you your own space and your own way of doing things.

Your preferences and lifestyle shape the support around you. Whether you want a quiet home or a livelier one, support levels are set by what you genuinely need.

A welcoming, respectful home matters for everyone in it. We put effort into that, because people feel at home when they can be themselves.

What Shared Independent Living in Rockhampton Can Offer

Shared Independent Living combines a place to live with the support to live independently. Here is how that works day to day.

A Supportive Home Environment

You have safe, comfortable accommodation with support available when needed. Assistance is on hand for the moments that call for it, while the parts of life you manage yourself stay yours. That balance makes a settled home.

Greater Independence in Daily Life

A shared home is a strong place to build everyday skills and run your own routine. You make the choices that shape your day, with support ready when you want it. Confidence usually grows as the routine becomes yours.

Social Connection and Community Participation

Living with others opens up friendships and shared activities. In Rockhampton that can mean staying connected to the Riverbank, local groups and community events, with support helping you get there.

Support Available Within Shared Independent Living Arrangements

Support inside a shared home is set by each resident’s plan and needs. Common supports include the following.

Assistance With Daily Living Tasks

We help with running the household, including meal preparation, household routines and personal organisation, at the level each person needs. You take part in your home rather than having it managed around you.

Personal Care Support

Where it is part of your plan, personal care such as hygiene assistance and dressing support is available in the home, delivered with privacy and respect. Each resident’s individual care requirements are followed.

Community Access Support

Support reaches beyond the home to shopping, appointments and social activities. Getting out into the Rockhampton community is part of a full life, so it is built into shared living.

We only provide supports within our NDIS registration and will say so if something you need is outside our scope.

Why Choose Shared Independent Living in Rockhampton?

Shared living suits people who want independence with support nearby, and it often reduces the isolation of living alone. A structured, comfortable household gives the week shape and room to build confidence.

In a city divided by the river, being in the right location keeps daily life manageable, so we pay attention to where a home sits. As a registered NDIS provider, we work to the NDIS Practice

Standards and Code of Conduct, and all workers hold current NDIS Worker Screening clearances.

Shared Living Locations Across Rockhampton

Location shapes daily life, and in Rockhampton the Fitzroy River makes it matter even more. We help participants find shared living close to the services and activities they use, on the side of the river that suits them.

Communities where shared living can work well include:

Rockhampton City and Allenstown
North Rockhampton and Berserker
Frenchville
Norman Gardens
Park Avenue
Gracemere

Whether that is north of the river, in the city and south, or out at Gracemere, we aim to support arrangements close to shopping, healthcare and transport.

Is Shared Independent Living Right for You?

Shared living is not for everyone, so it is worth thinking through. It tends to suit participants who want more independence than living with family allows and who are open to sharing a home.

It also suits people who need ongoing assistance but want their own life to stay front and centre. If you want a balance between privacy and support, shared living is worth exploring, and a support coordinator can help you compare it with other options.

How to Access Shared Independent Living Through the NDIS

Moving into shared living takes a few steps, with no pressure to rush.

Step 1: Discuss Your Housing and Support Goals

We talk through how you want to live, the support you need and what a good home looks like for you.

Step 2: Explore Suitable Shared Living Options

We look at available homes and support arrangements together so each option feels real.

Step 3: Create a Personalised Support Plan

We arrange support around your individual needs and set up the move at a pace that suits you.