Mandatory Registration For SIL: What Changes Operationally From 1 July 2026
From 1 July 2026, every provider delivering NDIS-funded Supported Independent Living (SIL) must be registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. The Commission has framed the change as a move to lift consistency, safety and accountability in shared living, and it follows multiple reviews calling for tighter oversight in this part of the sector.
Why the Change Is Landing Now?
SIL can involve daily personal supports, household routines, shared risk, and around-the-clock staffing. When support happens in someone’s home, small gaps in practice can quickly become big problems. The Commission has also flagged new SIL-specific Practice Standards that focus…