Supported independent living
Access around-the-clock support while living in a SIL shared house. Open the door to friends, a new community and independence.
Support, care and freedom under one roof
Supported independent living, or SIL for short, is a great option for people with a disability with higher support needs. It offers a safe and nurturing home environment where greater freedom is possible, but assistance is there when you or your loved one needs it.
At our HEDSS-supported living home in Newcastle and The Hunter (currently Blackhill, Thornton & Salamander Bay), we help our residents with daily tasks, such as cooking and personal care and enable them to live as independently as possible. Importantly, we add heart – sharing smiles, laughs and life with our residents every day.
Who can access supported independent living?
Supported Independent living is for people with a disability who have SIL funding in their support plan. You can also access it if you live on your own, but other supports might be a better choice.
Welcome to our Thornton SIL Home (vacancies)
| Location: | Thornton, NSW |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Stay Duration: | Permanent, Medium term SIL |
| Owner: | HEDSS |
| Features: | Multiple living areas, Big garden, 24/7 dedicated support workers, Daily activities personalised to your interests, Flexible 1:1 and 2:1 SIL options, Community access service |
| Vacancies: | 2 |
Looking for a new place to call home?
We now have the capacity to welcome new participants to our beautiful SIL 3 bedroom home in Thornton with our experienced and dedicated support team.
If you know anyone who may be a good fit or would like more info just contact Gavin Dimery for a chat on 0493 223 194
We would love to welcome you to join us.
Looking for a new home?
Welcome to The Jetty (vacancies)
| Location: | Salamander Bay, NSW |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Stay Duration: | Permanent, Medium term SIL |
| Owner: | Long Term Lease |
| Vacancies: | 1 |
Looking for a new home?
Welcome to our Black Hill SIL home
| Location: | Black Hill, Newcastle |
| Bedrooms: | 5 |
| Residents: | 4 over 55 |
| Owner: | Evolve Housing (NSW government-owned) |
| Vacancies: | 0 |
Our fully-equipped supported independent living home is set on five acres. Inside, it has a large kitchen and living areas, five spacious bedrooms – one its own flat – and two bathrooms. Outside is a seating area for our residents and a veggie patch for organic produce.
Looking for a new home?
Happy client
I’ve been very happy with the support my brother has received from Gavin, Amie and their team over the last seven or so years they have been running his house. They were incredible in ensuring he got the support he required when he broke his hip a number of years ago and always keep me informed of any changes regarding his health or support needs. They also regularly arrange train trips for him, recently to Dungog on an old steam train, and he loved it.
—Anne Feletti | Sister of a participant
Looking for other accommodation?
Whether you’re looking for short-term respite, medium-term accommodation or independent living options, we can help.
Who are HEDSS?
Hunter Ethical Disability Support Services, or HEDSS for short, is a team of committed disability support professionals. We have over 150 years of experience between us and value our clients and staff.
Join our family
Are you a support worker that loves helping and supporting people? Are you looking for a new opportunity?
