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 is designed for participants who need regular support to live well.

What is the difference between SIL and shared living?

They point to the same thing. SIL is the formal NDIS term for the support, while shared living or shared accommodation describes the home where a few people live together. Both are used to mean living in a shared home with NDIS support.

Who can access shared accommodation on the Sunshine Coast?

Shared living generally 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. Our team or your support coordinator can help you work it out.

Do residents have their own private space?

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

What support is available in shared living homes?

Support commonly covers 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 households are matched. It depends on availability, but we treat who you would live well with as an important part of the process.

How do I apply for shared independent living?

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

Does location matter when choosing a SIL home on the Coast?

Yes. Because the Sunshine Coast is spread out, being close to transport, health services and the places you enjoy makes daily life much easier. We factor location into the options we look at with you.

Shared Independent Living Sunshine Coast

Comfortable Shared Living Options Designed Around You on the Sunshine Coast

Shared living should fit the person, so we begin with how you want to live rather than a fixed arrangement. Sharing a home can ease isolation while still leaving you your own space and your own routine.

Your preferences and lifestyle shape the support around you. Some people want calm and predictability, others prefer a lively household, and support levels follow what you genuinely need.

A welcoming, respectful home matters for everyone living in it. We put real effort into that, because comfort is what turns a house into a home.

What Shared Independent Living on the Sunshine Coast Can Offer

Shared Independent Living puts a place to live and the support to live independently in one arrangement. Here is what that looks like day to day.

A Supportive Home Environment

You have safe, comfortable accommodation with support available when it is 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 for a settled place to live.

Greater Independence in Daily Life

A shared home is a good place to build everyday living skills and manage your own routine. You make the choices that shape your day, with support ready to back you up. For many participants, confidence grows once the routine feels like their own.

Social Connection and Community Participation

Living with others creates chances for friendship and shared activities. On the Sunshine Coast that can mean staying connected to the beaches, the markets and local groups, with support helping you get there and take part.

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 in your plan, personal care such as hygiene assistance and dressing support is available in the home, provided 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. Given how spread out the Coast is, help getting out and about is part of what makes shared living work here.

We only provide supports within our NDIS registration and are clear if something you need is outside our scope.

Why Choose Shared Independent Living on the Sunshine Coast?

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.

With plenty of providers on the Coast, the difference comes down to the household and the support in it, which is where we focus. As a registered NDIS provider, we work to the NDIS Practice Standards and Code of Conduct, and every worker holds a current NDIS Worker Screening clearance.

Shared Living Locations Across the Sunshine Coast

Location shapes daily life, so being close to services, transport and the things you enjoy makes a real difference. We help participants find shared living within reach of what they need across the region.

Communities where shared living can work well include:

Maroochydore and Mooloolaba
Caloundra
Kawana Waters
Buderim
Noosa and Coolum Beach
Nambour and the hinterland

Being near the health services around the Kawana and Birtinya precinct, or closer to Noosa or the hinterland, changes what suits each person, so we take location seriously.

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 to keep their own life front and centre. If you are after 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 happens in a few steps, at a pace that suits you.

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 rather than abstract.

Step 3: Create a Personalised Support Plan

We arrange support around your individual needs and set up the move when you are ready.