Supported independent living: New or unregistered provider
Transition pathway for:
- not currently delivering supported independent living (SIL)
- not an NDIS provider, or currently an unregistered provider
- includes sole traders
- plans to deliver supported independent living in future
- 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.
If the application for registration is not approved, the provider cannot deliver supported independent living (SIL).
1. Awareness
Provider is aware that changes for supported independent living providers and transition arrangements apply from 1 July 2026.
2. Preparation
Provider understands obligations for supported independent living providers, including mandatory registration and compliance with the new supported independent living Practice Standards from 1 July 2026.
3. Applies for registration
New 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.
6. Registration decision
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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 Practice Standards to remain registered.
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