Supported Independent Living (SIL) is NDIS funding for support workers who assist you with daily tasks in your home, around the clock. It funds the support, not the housing or rent. SIL suits participants with high, ongoing daily support needs who require assistance or supervision for most of the 24-hour period. Getting SIL requires four […]
Australia has 9.5 million volunteers contributing 618 million hours per year through formal organisations (ABS General Social Survey, 2025). Opportunities exist across community services, disability support, homelessness, aged care, environment, sport, health, and more. To find a role, search SEEK Volunteer (volunteer.com.au), GoVolunteer (govolunteer.com.au), or your state volunteering peak body. Some roles require a Working […]
On Census night in August 2021, 122,494 Australians were experiencing homelessness (ABS). Over the full 2024-25 year, around 289,000 people accessed specialist homelessness services (AIHW). The leading causes in June 2025 were family and domestic violence, eviction, financial difficulty, and housing affordability stress (Homelessness Australia). Help is available through state crisis hotlines, specialist homelessness services, […]
Supported Independent Living (SIL): Complete NDIS Guide for 2026 Supported Independent Living (SIL) is NDIS funding for support workers who assist you with daily tasks in your home, around the clock. It funds the support, not the housing or rent. SIL suits participants with high, ongoing daily support needs who require assistance or supervision for […]
Social housing is government-subsidised rental accommodation for Australians on low incomes or facing significant housing disadvantage. It includes public housing (owned by state governments) and community housing (run by not-for-profit organisations). At June 2024, around 169,000 households were on the public housing waitlist nationally (AIHW). To apply, contact your state or territory housing authority. Priority […]
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