Big Changes to NDIS SIL from 1 July 2026 - What This Means for Participants and Families

There has been a lot of conversation across the disability sector recently regarding the upcoming NDIS SIL changes, and we understand many participants, families, and support coordinators may be feeling uncertain about what these reforms could mean moving forward.

For many people, SIL is not just a support service, it is their home, routine, stability, and daily sense of safety. We understand how overwhelming it can feel when there is uncertainty surrounding the supports and environments people rely on every day.

As a South Australian family-owned and faith-based organisation, Fidens wanted to reassure the community that support is available, and that no one should feel like they have to navigate these changes alone.

Our Christian values shape the way we care for people. We believe in serving others with compassion, dignity, patience, and genuine kindness, and in supporting people through difficult seasons with honesty, stability, and care. At Fidens, support is never just about compliance or ticking boxes, it is about genuinely caring for people and helping them feel safe, valued, and supported.

That is why we wanted to explain these changes in a simple and honest way, while also reminding people that support is available.

What Is Changing from 1 July 2026?

From 1 July 2026, all providers delivering Supported Independent Living (SIL) supports across Australia must be registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.

This means providers who remain unregistered after this date will no longer be legally able to deliver SIL services.

Previously, providers could operate as either registered or unregistered. However, following recommendations from the NDIS Review and Disability Royal Commission, the government has introduced mandatory registration requirements to strengthen participant safety, accountability, and quality standards across the sector.

Under these reforms, SIL providers will be required to:• Meet the NDIS Practice Standards• Undergo independent certification audits• Meet safeguarding and compliance obligations• Ensure workers complete NDIS Worker Screening Checks• Maintain ongoing quality and reporting requirements

You can read more directly from the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.

What Does This Mean for Participants?

If you currently receive SIL supports, it is important to check whether your provider is registered or in the process of becoming registered.

If a provider remains unregistered after 1 July 2026, participants may unfortunately need to transition to a new provider to ensure their supports can continue safely and compliantly.

Importantly, your NDIS funding and plan do not change because of this reform. The changes relate to who can legally provide SIL supports moving forward.

How Fidens Can Support You

Fidens is a fully Registered NDIS and SIL Provider, and we are here to support participants, families, and referrers during this transition period.

Whether someone needs:

• SIL and supported accommodation

• Assistance navigating provider transitions

• Alternative housing pathways

• Complex or high-intensity supports

• Psychosocial or forensic disability support

• Or simply someone to sit down with and talk things through

Our team is here to help.

We Are Here for a Conversation

If you are feeling unsure about what these changes mean for you or your loved one, please know you are always welcome to reach out to us.

Whether you are looking for support, housing options, transition guidance, or simply a conversation to better understand your options, our team is always happy to help.

No pressure. No obligation. Just honest support and guidance from people who genuinely care.

Contact us on 1300 574 244

Or email hello@fidens.com.au