Supported Independent Living (SIL) Shire of Burdekin

SIL Provider Shire of Burdekin

As a Registered Supported Independent Living (SIL) organization, our vision is to enable people with disabilities in the Shire of Burdekin to live independently to whatever extent that is required of them yet receive support that is needed of them. We believe in offering a caring environment that enables people to live their lives to their maximum potential, pursue their interest, and live in comfort in their home of their choice. With a diverse range of flexible services that meet each person’s individual needs, our vision is to enable participants to be in control of their lives and enjoy more freedom, connection, and fulfillment.

The essence of our services is to provide people with tools, support, and resources to enable them to pursue their individual objectives and build true relationships in their lives. From Supported Independent Living (SIL) to respite services, our services offer one-on-one support to enable participants to live their independent lives in a community that is attuned to their individual needs. We work towards ensuring that everyone is provided a diverse range of high-quality, person-centered services to feel a sense of belongingness and comfort in their day-to-day existence.

Be it spending time with their family, indulging in social interaction, or working or studying, our services enable provision of flexibility and support to enable all of this to become a reality. With participants and their family, our services work in close consultation to enable participants to receive their required support and accommodation that is personalized to meet their unique needs and desires.

Our services, including SIL, Medium-Term Accommodation (MTA), Short-Term Accommodation (STA), and respite, are created to support participants in their NDIS journey. We pride ourselves in making each participant’s stay in our homes one that brings more independence, wellbeing, and joy in their home and in their neighbourhood.

It’s Your Home, Do the Things You Enjoy

• Your Space, Your Life: We believe in making a living place home to every person, a place in which to enjoy the things that you enjoy. Whether it is pursuing a hobby, relaxing, or just living independently, we’re here to help.
• Tailored Support to Suit Your Needs: Every person is different, and we take time to craft our services to suit your distinct needs, desires, and goals. Whether you need support in day-to-day living, mobility support, or social engagement, our services range to suit you.
• Fostering Independence: We believe in helping people live independently and enjoy the things that they love to do. Our SIL services help participants build their capability and confidence, helping to get them ready to take control of their lives.
• A Nurturing Home: Homes that feel homey, caring, and nurturing – our homes feel home to each participant, a place to feel home and feel secure. We offer a home that is caring and secure in which individuals feel home, build relationships, and take control of their future.
• Better Social Connections: We believe that social connection is the key to a great life. Whether it’s visiting family, social events, or new relationships in the neighbourhood, we help support participants to stay connected.
• Focus on Well-being: Your well-being is at the heart of everything that we do. From wellbeing and health services to emotional and mental support, our concern is to provide every participant a caring and respected home.

NDIS Housing in Shire of Burdekin

Our Shire of Burdekin services deliver a wide range of services to meet the housing support needs of NDIS participants with disabilities. Be it you require SIL, MTA, STA, or respite services, our support team is here to help you to get you the support you require to begin or continue on your path.

SIL (Supported Independent Living)

Our Supported Living services in Shire of Burdekin assist you to live independently to the maximum extent that you can, providing you support to enable you to meet your objectives. Supported Living services assist you in day-to-day aspects such as hygiene, meal preparation, house maintenance, and home cleaning. Our support staff work in a personalized manner to work up a plan that addresses your unique needs and desires to live in a manner that permits you to be independent and live a dignified life.

MTA (Medium-Term Accommodation)

Medium-Term Accommodation is a provision for participants in need of short-term accommodation to transition to a more permanent arrangement. Our Medium-Term Accommodation services deliver a support-based and secure accommodation to participants in need of accommodation in a short-term period to enable you to get accustomed to your new arrangement and get a more permanent one that is most convenient to your needs. Be it a change in circumstances, a transfer after hospital treatment, or other personal circumstances, flexibility is provided to you in Medium-Term Accommodation in a period that is of paramount importance to you.

STA (Short-Term Accommodation

STA services give participants short-term care, sometimes short-term stay, to obtain a relief from their day-to-day life or rest that they need. This is ideal for those that need to rest, get a new environment, or receive their care when regular relatives or carers need a short-term relief.

STA is also a wonderful opportunity for participants to get familiar with new environments, attend events, or enjoy new experiences.

Respite

Respite care is a highly useful service that brings relief of a short-term nature to relatives and carers in order to allow them to take a hard-earned rest. Our respite services give a promise that individuals with disabilities receive their care in a friendly, secure setup, in addition to allowing their relatives to rest and enjoy a healthy work-life.

Whether it is a matter of hours or a short stay of a few days, respite care brings relief to relatives, having their relatives in a secure place.

We in the Shire of Burdekin believe in providing support to individuals with disabilities and their relatives in a personalized manner, enabling them to be independent, secure, and feel their best.

Our SIL NDIS services include:

• Support with personal care activities, such as showering and dressing: Our support staff assists with personal care needs, such as showering, dressing, and personal hygiene. The service is dedicated to providing dignity and respect to participants, ensuring that everyone feels comfortable and cared for in their day-to-day activities.
• Support for high needs 24/7: Round-the-clock support is offered to participants with higher needs. Day or night, our dedicated support staff ensures that support needs are met immediately and in a professional manner, enabling participants to live independently without compromising their safety or well-being.
• Transfer in and out of bed support: Transfer support in a safe and careful manner to enable participants to transfer in and out of bed or a sitting position without any difficulty. The support staff is trained to carry out such support, eliminating injury risk and improving mobility.
• Medication management: We help participants manage their medications, from reminders to organizing medicine schedules. Our support staff ensures that medications are taken appropriately on time, and in the prescribed manner to promote health and wellbeing.
• Skill development of day-to-day living through training: Our vision is to enable participants to gain required day-to-day living skills, such as cooking, cleaning, and budgeting. With personalized support and training, we help build up independence and self-confidence, improving quality of life and a feeling of accomplishment.
• Support with home tasks, such as shopping or laundry: We help participants in various home tasks, such as cleaning, shopping, or laundry. With our services, day-to-day tasks are completed efficiently, freeing up participants to work towards personal goals and objectives.
• Social learning: Building and maintaining social relationships is key to health and personal growth. We facilitate social skills learning and social interaction practice to allow participants to interact in a variety of settings in a confident and comfortable way.
• Housemates group activities: Social interaction and belonging are facilitated by our housemates’ group activities. Social development is enhanced, social support is facilitated, mental health and wellbeing is enhanced.
• Meal preparation and preparing healthy meals: Our staff facilitates meal preparation, meal planning, and meal cooking to allow participants to enjoy healthy meals that also taste great to eat. From learning to cook to meal prep support, our staff ensures dietary needs are met in a fun learning process.
• Implementing behaviour support strategies: Behaviour support strategies co-developed in consultation between participants, healthcare providers, and our team are applied to provide participants with individual support. The team is trained to manage concern behaviour and to use positive reinforcement to provide a caring and understanding place.
• Medical appointment support: Our staff facilitates participants to attend medical appointments, providing transport services and ensuring participants receive support during consultations. The team facilitates support for health needs to be met through preparing for, attending, and following up on consultations.
• Supervision support, personal safety, security: Our team facilitates supervision to provide personal safety, be it in home or in the community. The team facilitates support in ensuring safety in their living place whilst providing freedom of movement and peace of mind to family.
• Support to use public transport in your local community: Our team facilitates support in using public transport in the local community, be it learning to use a bus, a train, or a tram. The service facilitates participants to become more transport confident.
• Support to manage your household budget, money: We offer financial management services to assist with budget setup, spending control, and making sound financial decisions. Our team helps and guides to ensure financial control and autonomy.
• Social activity arrangement that you enjoy: Our team helps participants organize social activities, whether it is going out to events in their local community, hanging out with friends, or engaging in new hobbies. This keeps participants active and connected to their social networks.
• Household roster and organization of events:We help manage household rostering to get routines and responsibilities in place. From organizing cleaning routines, shopping trips, or group outings, everything is organized to be done in a smooth and efficient manner.

What is Supported Independent Living (SIL)?

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is a service provided to individuals with disabilities that allows them to live independently to the best of their ability, receiving support to assist them in maintaining their quality of life. The program is designed to cater to the individual needs of each person, providing support in day-to-day living requirements such as personal care, housework, and skills maintenance. The aim of SIL is to allow individuals with disabilities to live independent lives that are fulfilling, providing a support safety net to assist them in meeting their personal, social, and medical requirements.

SIL is designed to meet a range of needs, starting from a low need to higher support needs. The service is a combination of house support, social inclusion, healthcare support, and personal care, each of which is particular to the participant’s needs.

SIL is one of the key support services for participants wishing to live in their homes in the community but require a small amount of support to enable them to manage their day-to-day needs.

The service is highly adaptable and can be easily modified to meet the evolving needs of the participant over time.

SIL is actually enabling participants to be independent yet providing them with the required resources, support, and guidance to be in their settings. The service is one of the key components of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which was established to continue independent living and self-determination for participants with disabilities.

Why Choose Shire of Burdekin for SIL accommodation?

The Shire of Burdekin in Queensland’s North is a great place to choose Supported Independent Living (SIL) accommodation due to its friendly society, natural beauty, and amenities that provide a wide range of services to accommodate different needs. The Burdekin is a great place to choose SIL accommodation due to a number of reasons that lead to better living for participants.

First of all, there is a calm and easy-going lifestyle in the place, making it easy to attend various events in the community and local services. The small size of the town, coupled with a close society, means one is more connected to their neighbours, hence more supported, to a smaller extent of isolation.

The Shire of Burdekin is also accessible using public transport, making it easy for residents to attend local shopping, health services, and social events. In case one requires help in transport, there is a convenient transport system in place that allows one to get around without a problem, hence making one independent and included.

The Shire of Burdekin also boasts a wide range of health, educational, and social services to accommodate participants’ needs in their care and wellbeing. The presence of local medical practitioners, such as doctors, and allied health services, puts one in a position to be in control of their health needs.

The Shire of Burdekin is also a natural place of beauty that is accessible to different areas of interest, making it a great place to live in.

The cost of living in Burdekin Shire is also relatively low compared to cities, making it a low-cost option for SIL accommodation. The high standard of living is affordable to participants and their family at a lower price point without compromising on the range of care and support provided.

The Burdekin Shire is a generally great option for SIL accommodation, offering a combination of practical benefits, a friendly society, and a secure, easy-going place to live for those wanting to live independently.

Why Choose Us for Supported Independent Living (SIL) Services?

• Personal Touch: The approach of our Supported Independent Living (SIL) services is highly personalized. Every individual is unique in their needs, tastes, and preferences, and our approach is to get to know you, your way of living, and your tastes. Then, our team creates a personalized plan to deliver you the maximum range of care and support. We love to enable you to live as independently as you possibly can in a manner that is in keeping with your tastes.
• Quality Focus: Quality is at the heart of everything that we do. We love to deliver high-standard services that not just meet NDIS requirements but exceed expectations. From highly professional staff to high-tech amenities, our focus is to deliver everything you need to live a better life in every aspect. Our vision is to enrich your life using services that provide a sense of well-being, security, and self-reliance.
• Individualized Services: Every individual is unique, and that is why our care plans are personalized to address your unique needs and goals. Whether you require support to manage day-to-day living, health management, or personal growth, we work in partnership with you and your support team to build a plan that is individual to you, offering flexibility and responsiveness to accommodate your evolving needs.
• Empowering: Empowerment is our belief in helping you to be in control of your life. Our method is to enable you to become independent, gain self-confidence, and make decisions for yourself. We enable you to take informed decisions, pursue your interests, and pursue your personal goals. By providing you with tools, capabilities, and belief to make decisions for you, we enable you to live a life that is as independent and fulfilling as it can be.
• Collaborative Approach: Partnership working is our belief. We work in close partnership with you, your family, carers, and other health professionals to ensure that every aspect of your care is coordinated around you to achieve your objectives. Our partnership approach means that you receive a high level of support and that your care plan is constantly evolving to meet your needs. Openness and partnership are at the heart of everything that we do.
• Respectful: Respect is a fundamental aspect of our delivery of services. We treat every individual with respect, ensuring that their rights, preferences, and decisions are respected. We believe in respecting cultural sensitivity, respecting their beliefs, and respecting their traditions. By providing a respect-based environment, we provide a place where you feel secure, respected, and supported.
• Multicultural: We pride ourselves on providing services to a range of different groups of people and believe in the importance of cultural sensitivity in SIL services. All of our staff is trained to work in groups of varying cultural, linguistic, and spiritual backgrounds. We believe in respecting diversity and ensuring that our services are of a nature that is culturally appropriate, offering a home-from-home that everyone can enjoy.

Together, we work alongside you and your family or carers to set your:

• Personal Goals: Assisting you in working towards your personal goals is at the heart of our business. Whether it’s going to college or university, learning a new skill, getting involved in the community, or just wanting to live more independently, our team works to help you set your goals. We work to assist you in meeting your goals, regardless of their size or scale. We believe in making realistic yet attainable goals that relate to you, ensuring you’re always working towards something that is important in your life.
• Needs and Preferences: We take time to get to know you and your unique needs and preferences. Whether it’s support for personal care, transport, or house management, our services are tailored to meet your needs. We listen to you in a genuine manner and involve you in every aspect of our process to ensure that our services are provided just the way you need and want them to be.
• Health or Medical Requirements: Health is our primary concern. If you need a particular health or medical requirement, we work in cooperation with your health providers to meet those needs. Medications are monitored, health is monitored, and whatever else you require in terms of medical needs, it is met. All of our caregivers are highly experienced in responding to a diverse set of medical needs, and pride is taken in providing a healthy and safe home in which you live.
• Hobbies or Areas of Interest: Everyone is unique in areas of interest or hobby. From craft to outdoors to sports to social events, we allow you to pursue and become involved in areas of interest to you. We allow you to pursue desires and get you connected to that in which you feel a sense of enjoyment and a sense of fulfillment. Our caregivers help you get connected to local programs and recreation to allow you to stay connected to that in which you enjoy.
• Becoming a Part of a Community: We believe that belonging to a society is a key to a healthy, independent living. We allow you to become a participant in your local society, be it volunteer work, social groups, or others in which you feel a sense of belonging. Our goal is to allow you to be a participant in society, get connected to others, give back to society, and build relationships that count.

Ready to Make the Move?

If you’re ready to take the next step toward a more independent and fulfilling life, we are here to help. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest level of support, ensuring that your transition to Supported Independent Living is smooth and successful. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you in achieving your goals, fostering independence, and living the life you’ve always dreamed of.