From 1 July 2026, new NDIS SIL registration 2026 rules from the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission mean that Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers, along with NDIS digital platform providers, must be registered with the Commission. This is one of the most significant changes to SIL regulation in recent years, and it directly affects how participants and families in Melbourne and Perth should choose a SIL provider.
NDIS SIL Registration 2026: What’s Changing for Providers
The NDIS Commission has introduced a new registration group, 0138 Assistance with Supported Independent Living, along with a new SIL Supplementary Module of the NDIS Practice Standards. This SIL-specific module covers areas including tenancy rights, worker capability, and the quality of support provided in shared living arrangements.
Unregistered SIL providers who were already delivering supports can continue operating during a transition period, but only if they apply for registration by 1 October 2026. Registration involves a Certification assessment, which typically takes 8 to 12 months to complete.
What This Means for NDIS Participants and Families
If you or a family member receives Supported Independent Living support, this change gives you an added layer of assurance. A registered SIL provider has been independently assessed against the NDIS Practice Standards, including the new SIL-specific requirements around tenancy rights and quality of shared living support. It’s a good time to ask any SIL provider – current or prospective – about their registration status with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
In practice, it is worth asking a provider a few extra questions before committing: are they registered specifically for SIL support under registration group 0138, or only for other NDIS services? How long have they held that registration, and can they point to their most recent audit against the NDIS Practice Standards? Are the staff rostered into your home trained in the specific supports set out in your plan? A provider that can answer these clearly is generally the safer long-term choice, particularly given how much day-to-day wellbeing in a shared living arrangement depends on stable, well-matched support.
If you’re still weighing up your options, our guide to choosing the right SIL provider covers the questions worth asking before you commit.
Here To Thrive’s Commitment to Registered, Quality-Assured Support
Here To Thrive is a registered NDIS provider (ABN 53677177052) delivering Supported Independent Living alongside personal care, community participation, household tasks, transport, and accommodation and tenancy assistance across Melbourne, Perth and Darwin. As the NDIS SIL registration 2026 changes take effect, we support them because they raise the bar for quality and safety across the sector, and we encourage every participant and family to check a provider’s registration status before choosing who delivers their support.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SIL Supplementary Module?
It’s a SIL-specific set of standards within the NDIS Practice Standards, covering areas such as tenancy rights, worker capability, and the quality of support delivered in shared living arrangements. It commenced on 1 July 2026 alongside the new 0138 Assistance with Supported Independent Living registration group.
Do I need to switch providers if mine isn’t registered yet?
Not necessarily straight away. Providers already delivering SIL supports can keep operating during the transition period provided they apply for registration by 1 October 2026. It’s worth asking your provider directly about where they’re at in that process.
How do I check if a provider is registered?
You can check a provider’s registration status directly with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, or simply ask the provider for their registration details. Staying on top of the NDIS SIL registration 2026 requirements now can save confusion later.
What happens if a provider misses the registration deadline?
Providers that do not apply for SIL registration by 1 October 2026 risk losing the ability to deliver and claim for Supported Independent Living supports under the NDIS. For participants, that can mean disruption to an established support arrangement, so it is worth confirming your provider’s registration timeline well before the deadline rather than after it has passed.
Does this change affect Here To Thrive’s other services?
Here To Thrive is a registered NDIS provider across all the supports we deliver, including personal care, community participation, household tasks, and transport, in addition to Supported Independent Living.
Get in Touch
If you have questions about the NDIS SIL registration 2026 changes or want to discuss support options in Melbourne, Perth or Darwin, submit a referral through our website or call us on 1300 048 994. Keep the NDIS SIL registration 2026 requirements in mind when comparing options.
