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What is SIL ?

Supported Independent Living (SIL) is NDIS-funded support for people who want to live independently but need help with daily tasks. At Dantae Support Services, we provide flexible, personalised assistance with personal care, household duties, and routines while encouraging skill development, confidence, and community connection. Our goal is to give you the right support to maintain choice, dignity, and control while feeling safe and empowered.

Building Everyday Independence

We help participants strengthen daily living skills with the right balance of support and freedom.

  • Guidance with morning and evening routines

  • Encouragement to build confidence in self-care

  • Coaching in household organisation and planning

  • Assistance developing time-management skills

  • Support to make safe, independent decisions

  • Gradual skill-building to increase autonomy

Our goal is to give you the confidence to manage life your way.

Elderly woman receiving aged care support while writing in a notebook with assistance from a carer.

Creating a Safe and Healthy Home

We ensure your home environment is safe, comfortable, and supports your wellbeing.

  • Help with maintaining a clean and organised space

  • Support preparing balanced meals and hydration

  • Guidance in creating healthy daily habits

  • Assistance with household safety checks

  • Encouragement to participate in home upkeep

  • Flexible support tailored to your lifestyle

A safe home sets the foundation for greater independence.

Organized medication safety setup with a lockable home storage cabinet for daily assistance.

Connecting With Community & Growth

Person in a wheelchair enjoying an outdoor outing with a carer walking alongside on a garden path.

We encourage participants to build social connections and explore meaningful opportunities.

  • Access to local classes, groups, and events

  • Support to explore hobbies and recreational activities

  • Guidance in using public transport safely

  • Assistance developing social and communication skills

  • Goal-setting and celebrating milestones achieved

  • Encouragement to expand community participation

Community engagement builds confidence, relationships, and a sense of belonging.

Senior man undergoing a vision and hearing check by a healthcare professional.

Personal Care & Daily Support

  Key Takeaways:​​​

  • Showering, grooming, and dressing

  • Care that maintains dignity and privacy

  • Assistance tailored to individual routines

  • Promotes comfort and independence in daily living

At Dantae Support Services, we provide respectful assistance with daily personal care tasks such as showering, grooming, and dressing. Our team ensures comfort, privacy, and dignity while tailoring support to each participant’s individual needs.

Female dietitian in a modern kitchen preparing healthy food while providing nutrition education.

  Key Takeaways:​​​

  • Help with cleaning, laundry, and household

  • Meal planning, preparation, and cooking

  • Safe and healthy living environment

  • Skill-building for greater independence at home

Home Management & Meal Support

Maintaining a clean and safe home is vital for wellbeing. Dantae Support Services assists with tasks like cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and planning. We also encourage participants to develop skills so they can take on more responsibility if they choose.

Healthcare professional assessing wheelchair seating and support needs for a person with disability.

Medication & Health Management

  Key Takeaways:​​​

  • Guidance for safe and timely medication use

  • Medical appointments and health routines

  • Promotes overall health and wellbeing

  • Peace of mind for participants and families

Managing medications, appointments, and health routines can be overwhelming without support. Dantae Support Services ensures medications are taken safely and on time while also assisting with appointments and daily health needs.

Speech therapist guiding a child through articulation exercises during a therapy session.

  Key Takeaways:​​​

  • Training in budgeting, shopping, and daily skills

  • Support with cooking and transport confidence

  • Encourages independence through goal setting

  • Celebrates achievements and progress

Life Skills Development

SIL is about building confidence and independence for the future. Dantae Support Services supports participants in learning practical life skills such as budgeting, shopping, cooking, and using public transport, encouraging them to set and achieve personal goals.

Carer assisting a person in a wheelchair with transfer support to a bed in a home environment.

Social & Community Participation

  Key Takeaways:​​​

  • Support to attend social or community activities

  • Encouragement to explore hobbies and interests

  • Builds social connections and networks

  • Promotes inclusion and community confidence

We believe independence extends beyond the home. Dantae Support Services encourages participants to engage in social and community activities, from attending events and joining classes to exploring hobbies, helping them build relationships and feel connected.

Why Choose SIL provided by Dantae Support Services?

Choosing a SIL provider is about trust, respect, and reliability. At Dantae Support Services, our staff are carefully trained, compassionate, and committed to creating a positive, supportive environment. We understand that each participant’s needs are unique, and we take the time to listen, learn, and deliver care that works for you.

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By choosing Dantae Support Services, you’re not just receiving assistance—you’re joining a team that values your well-being, respects your choices, and supports you to live life your way.

  Our Commitment to You:

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  • Safety: All care is delivered according to strict health and safety standards.

  • Respect & Dignity: Your preferences, privacy, and independence always come first.

  • Consistency: Regular, dependable support from the same trusted staff.

  • Flexibility: Services tailored to your goals, routines, and lifestyle.

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