Guides
The questions people ask before they call — answered plainly, with the official source for every rule.
Short term respite in 2026: who can get it, how many days, and what it covers
Short term respite, once called Short Term Accommodation, is NDIS funding for a break from usual care. Who can get it, the usual 28 days, and what it covers.
Last reviewed 2 October 2026
The NDIS changes of September and October 2026, in plain English
New NDIS price limits started on 24 September 2026. Budgets for two support categories are reduced from 1 October. What changed and what didn't.
Last reviewed 29 September 2026
How to find a SIL vacancy in Adelaide
Where to look for a Supported Independent Living vacancy in Adelaide — your Support Coordinator, Housing Hub and providers' own listings — and what to have ready.
Last reviewed 25 September 2026
How to refer someone to Complete Choice
For Support Coordinators and Plan Managers — what to include in a referral to Complete Choice, what happens next, and how consent is handled.
Last reviewed 25 September 2026
7 questions to ask on a SIL home visit
What to ask when you visit a Supported Independent Living home — access, overnight support, housemates, health needs and leaving. Printable checklist.
Last reviewed 25 September 2026
SIL, MTA or STA: which one do you need?
Supported Independent Living, Medium Term Accommodation and short term respite compared — what each is for, how long it lasts, and what it pays for.
Last reviewed 25 September 2026
SIL provider registration in 2026: what it means for you
Since 1 July 2026, SIL providers must be registered with the NDIS Commission. What changed, what didn't, and how to check your provider in two minutes.
Last reviewed 25 September 2026
What SIL funding pays for — and what it doesn't
Supported Independent Living (SIL) funding pays for support workers, not your rent, food or bills. Who pays what in a SIL home, explained plainly.
Last reviewed 25 September 2026