Supported Independent Living (SIL)
We have immediate capacity for Supported Independent Living (SIL) housemates in our conveniently located Atwell and Forrestdale properties.
Atwell property
Property features
SIL ratio is 1 support worker to 3 participants (1:3) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Big, beautiful gardens front and back with lawns, climbing plants, and flowering plants both native and exotic.
2 available private bedrooms with windows, garden views and built-in wardrobes.
150m to bus stops and the 527 regularly travels to Cockburn Central Stn or Aubin Grove Stn.
Shared bathroom with generous shower space and separate bathtub.
10-minute bus ride to Cockburn Gateway Shopping City.
National Broadband Network (NBN) fibre to the node (FTTN) internet access.
SIL ratio is 1 support worker to 3 participants (1:3) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Current tenant profile
The current tenant is a young Australian in their early 20s who loves riding their bike, gardening, connecting with others, and spending time tinkering in the shed. They are living with a high-functioning intellectual disability and have been a SIL participant with Helping Solutions since August 2023.
The current tenant is an active member of their community, volunteering at least 1 day per week at a local second-hand store. They enjoy conversations and engaging with others, and they maintain a clean and tidy home.
It’s important to our current tenant that their housemates can communicate effectively, and that they are respectful of their affirmed gender identity, name, and pronouns.
Their new housemates will be:
- Any gender,
- Aged between 20 – 30 years old,
- Effective communicators,
- Respectful of gender diversity,
- Open to developing friendships.
Similar interests to the current tenant would be preferred but it’s not essential.
Forrestdale property
Property features
SIL ratio to suit tenants’ funding
Spacious and tranquil farmhouse property surrounded by nature, perfect to escape the busy city life.
3 available private bedrooms with windows, ensuite bathrooms, garden views and AC.
This property is situated on 5.74 hectares of land.
Ensuite bathroom and shared bathroom with generous shower space and bathtub.
Conveniently located with access to the major roads including Tonkin Highway, Ranford Road and Armadale Road.
Large communal living areas inc. a kitchen, dining room, living room with AC, surrounded by garden and large outdoor living area, patio around the whole property.
National Broadband Network (NBN) fibre to the node (FTTN) internet access.
What is SIL?
SIL provides people with disabilities the opportunity to try independent living. Housemates feel at home while building on their independent life skills. This is achieved by our live-in support workers who stay at the property with the housemates at the required ratio determined by the NDIA.
But no matter the ratio, our support workers will still have 1 on 1 time with each housemate every day to teach them independent life skills and support them to be self-sufficient in their activities of daily living (ADLs). ADLs are essential and routine tasks such as cooking, cleaning, goal setting, self-care, and hygiene.
Our Process
Once we receive your enquiry, we will be in touch with you to discuss the details. If suitable, we will arrange a meet and greet. We look forward to hearing from you!