Soteria Independent Living

  Supported independent living (SIL) providers provide support and supervision of daily tasks to help disabled individuals in Australia develop skills to enable them to live as independently as possible. This article explores the impact of SIL organisations on the lives of the people they serve and how they contribute to their elevation and empowerment.  What Are Supported Independent Living (SIL) Providers? Supported independent living providers play a key role in Australia’s disability support sector. These organisations supply care workers with the necessary skills to help clients live independently or as far as their illness or disability allows.  Their core mission is to assist people living with disabilities to achieve greater independence and autonomy. Practitioners design activities to improve individuals’ quality of life, meeting their unique needs.  What Tailored Support Services Do SIL Providers Offer? Australian SIL providers do not apply a one-size-fits-all approach to cl