SIL Funding Calculator
Enter your annual SIL funding and Core Flexible funding to see the support arrangement that your combined budget may typically provide.
The calculator sets aside 5% of Core Flexible funding for estimated non-support expenses such as kilometres, consumables and other costs.
What this typically means
This calculator provides an indicative estimate based on typical support arrangements and the funding information entered. It does not provide financial, legal or NDIS planning advice and does not guarantee that a particular support model has been approved or can be delivered.
Actual support ratios, hours and overnight arrangements depend on the participant’s individual plan, assessed needs, support schedule, provider arrangements and applicable NDIS pricing. For clarity about your specific situation, please refer to your Home and Living decision letter.
Understand What Your SIL Funding Could Support
Working out Supported Independent Living funding can be confusing. Our SIL Calculator is designed to make the first step easier.
Enter your annual SIL funding and Core Flexible funding above to receive an indicative view of the support arrangement your combined NDIS budget may typically provide.
Whether you are a participant, family member, Support Coordinator or Allied Health Professional, the calculator can help you better understand how an annual funding amount may translate into everyday support.
How Much Does Supported Independent Living Cost?
There is no single Australian Supported Independent Living cost that applies to everyone.
The amount of support that can be delivered depends on factors such as the participant's individual needs, required support hours from support workers, shared support arrangements, overnight supports, provider arrangements and the applicable NDIS rates.
The NDIS Price Guide and current NDIS pricing arrangements are also relevant when determining how funded supports may be delivered.
Our calculator does not replace an individual support assessment or formal quote. Instead, it gives you a practical way to explore what your NDIS funding may typically support.
The calculator can help provide an indicative picture of:
- Potential support ratios
- Typical support hours
- Overnight support arrangements
- How SIL and Core Flexible funding may work together
- Whether your current NDIS budget may align with different support arrangements
It can also give you a useful starting point before speaking with a Support Coordinator, planner or SIL provider.
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Whether you're learning about SDA for the first time or actively searching for SDA housing, we can help you understand your options and explore available properties.
Need Help Finding the Right Option?
Whether you’re exploring SIL, SDA or simply trying to understand what might suit your needs, our friendly team is here to help you talk through the options and take the next step with confidence.