Supported independent living: Unregistered provider
Transition pathway for:
- unregistered NDIS provider
- includes sole traders
- currently delivering supported independent living (SIL)
- has already applied for registration, or plans to apply before 1 July 2026.
If this doesn't apply to you, please choose another transition pathway.
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Providers can continue to deliver supported independent living (SIL) supports during this process.
1. Awareness
Provider is aware that changes for supported independent living providers and transition arrangements apply from 1 July 2026.
2. Preparation
Provider understands their obligations, including mandatory registration and compliance with the new supported independent living Practice Standards from 1 July 2026.
Provider continues to deliver supported independent living.
3. Applies for registration
The provider submits a valid registration application for '0115 Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement' and other relevant registration groups before 1 July 2026.
The provider receives a scope of audit.
4. Audit process
The provider engages an Approved Quality Auditor (AQA) and completes an audit.
If the audit happens before 1 July 2026
The audit will not include the new supported independent living Practice Standards.
If the audit happens after 1 July 2026
The audit will include the new supported independent living Practice Standards.
5. Application review
The provider responds to NDIS Commission questions and provides information during the application review, if required.
The provider continues to deliver supported independent living.
6. Registration decision
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If the provider is audited before 1 July 2026, they may get conditions of registration that require additional audits.
From 1 July 2026, the NDIS Commission will update relevant registration certificates with a new certificate of registration that includes '0138 Assistance with supported independent living'.
From 1 July 2026, providers must comply with the new supported independent living (SIL) Practice Standards to remain registered. They will be audited against the new Practice Standards at the next audit after this registration.
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