SIL Finder – Find Supported Independent Living
Search Supported Independent Living vacancies by location, household preferences, accessibility and support needs. Housing Match helps participants, families and support teams compare suitable homes and find an option based on the person – not simply an available room.
Housing Match starts with the person – not the vacancy
An available bedroom is not the same as the right home. Housing Match helps you look beyond the vacancy and consider the factors that make a SIL placement sustainable: support needs, location, lifestyle, household preferences and compatibility with existing housemates. To understand what SIL is and how the funding works before you search, see our Supported Independent Living guide.
How the SIL Finder Works
1. Search by preferred location
Start with the suburb, region or state where you want to live.
2. Review available homes and household information
Each SIL vacancy listing shows the suburb, support ratio, accessibility features, household composition and availability.
3. Compare compatibility, support and living preferences
Assess housemate compatibility, support ratios, lifestyle and household culture before making contact.
4. Contact the provider or request Housing Match assistance
Enquire directly with the provider, or ask Housing Match to help identify suitable options from our network.
Finding More Than an Available Room
Beyond the vacancy itself, these factors help determine whether a SIL home is the right fit.
Location and community access
Proximity to family, transport, shops, parks and community services.
Household composition
Who already lives there and whether the household is a good match for the person.
Housemate compatibility
Lifestyle, communication style, interests and compatibility with existing residents.
Support ratios and staffing arrangements
The right support ratio, overnight model and staffing hours for the participant.
Daily routines and lifestyle
Quiet or social household, daily routines and how the person likes to live.
Accessibility requirements
Physical features that meet mobility, sensory and communication needs.
Pets, smoking and environmental preferences
Pet policies, smoking preferences and environmental factors that affect daily living.
Participant choice and control
The participant’s right to choose their home, their support provider and their household.
Can’t Find the Right SIL Vacancy?
If you can’t find a suitable SIL vacancy in the current search results, Housing Match can help. Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll identify potential options from our network of SIL providers — including vacancies that may not yet be publicly listed.
🏠 Can't find the right housing?
Tell us what you're looking for in under 2 minutes. We'll search listings, find compatible housing, and notify suitable providers.
SIL Finder FAQs
What is the SIL Finder?
The SIL Finder is Housing Match’s dedicated search hub for Supported Independent Living vacancies. It helps you search current SIL vacancies by location, household preferences, accessibility and support needs — so you can compare suitable homes and find an option based on the person, not simply an available room.
How do I search for SIL vacancies?
Use the SIL pathway on the Housing Match property search, then filter by suburb, state, support ratio, accessibility features, household preferences and availability. Each listing shows the household composition and support arrangements so you can assess fit before contacting the provider.
What if I can’t find a suitable SIL vacancy?
If no current SIL vacancy matches your needs, use the Housing Match Finder to tell us what you’re looking for. We’ll capture your location, support needs, household preferences and accessibility requirements, and identify potential options from our network of SIL providers.
Can I search SIL vacancies without an NDIS plan?
Yes, you can browse SIL vacancies on Housing Match without an account. To enquire or apply for a specific vacancy, you can create a free account. Support coordinators and allied health professionals can also search on behalf of their clients.