The rules around who can deliver Supported Independent Living (SIL) supports changed for good this year. Since 1 July 2026, every NDIS service provider offering SIL has been required to hold formal registration with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, and the flow-on effects are still settling across the sector this September. For participants who rely on shared housing and daily support, this shift is about more than paperwork, it is about knowing the disability support services behind their home meet a consistent, audited standard.
Mandatory registration follows recommendations from the NDIS Review, the Disability Royal Commission and the NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce, all pointing to the same gap: SIL is a high-risk service that was not always treated that way. Registered providers must now pass independent audits, complete suitability assessments and meet stricter worker screening checks before they can keep operating, as confirmed by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
What This Means for Participants and Families
For families, the practical upside is real. A registered provider has already been checked for safety systems, staff training and incident handling, rather than asking participants to take that on faith. It also protects continuity of care, if a provider cannot meet the bar, participants are given advance notice and support to transition, rather than losing their home without warning.
Choosing a Provider You Can Rely On
As the transition settles in through September and beyond, it is worth checking that your disability support provider is actually registered, not just promising to be. My Disability Provider is a registered NDIS support services operator across Melbourne, and our teams already work to the new practice standards for supported living and respite care services alike. Contact them to talk through your options, or visit My Disability Provider to see how their Melbourne homes are run.
