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
- plans to apply for registration after 1 July 2026.
If this doesn't apply to you, please choose another transition pathway.
Providers cannot deliver supported independent living (SIL) supports until we've made a decision on the application for registration.
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
The provider submits a valid registration application for '0138 Assistance with supported independent living' and other relevant registration groups after 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.
The audit includes 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, providers must comply with the new supported independent living Practice Standards to remain registered.
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