Getting to know the New SIL Practice Standards

The new Supported Independent Living (SIL) Practice Standards are now in effect.

If your organisation delivers Supported Independent Living services—or is preparing to do so—you need to understand what has changed, what the NDIS Commission expects, and how to confidently demonstrate compliance in practice.

Join Patty Wassenaar, Technical Manager at Engels Floyd Quality Consulting, for a practical 90-minute online workshop designed to help providers understand and implement the new SIL Practice Standards.

With extensive experience conducting NDIS audits and supporting providers across Australia, Patty understands what auditors look for, where organisations commonly experience challenges, and how to translate regulatory requirements into practical, everyday service delivery.

This workshop moves beyond simply explaining the standards. You'll gain practical guidance on what the changes mean for your organisation, how they impact governance, workforce capability and service delivery, and the steps you can take now to prepare with confidence.

Whether you're an established SIL provider or preparing for mandatory registration, this session will provide practical insights you can implement immediately.

What You'll Learn

• Why the new SIL Practice Standards have been introduced
• Key implementation dates and regulatory expectations
• Supported Decision-Making
• Safeguarding in Shared Living
• Practice Governance
• Tenancy and Housing Arrangements
• Governance and leadership responsibilities
• Workforce capability and supervision
• Participant rights and safeguarding
• Demonstrating implementation through evidence
• Documentation and audit expectations

Putting the Standards into Practice:

• Identify gaps in current systems
• Understand evidence beyond policies
• Strengthen governance and quality systems
• Prepare confidently for NDIS audits

Who Should Attend

CEOs, Executive Leaders, Operations Managers, Quality and Compliance Managers, SIL Managers, Team Leaders, Practice Leaders, Internal Auditors and anyone responsible for implementing or overseeing Supported Independent Living services.

Learning Outcomes

✔ Understand the purpose and intent of the new Supported Independent Living Practice Standards.
✔ Identify the key reforms affecting SIL providers.
✔ Recognise areas likely to receive increased regulatory focus.
✔ Understand evidence that demonstrates implementation—not just compliant documentation.
✔ Identify practical actions to strengthen governance, workforce capability and participant outcomes.
✔ Develop a roadmap for implementation within your organisation.

Bonus Resource Included

Every participant will receive Engels Floyd's SIL Internal Review Checklist to assess readiness against the new Supported Independent Living Practice Standards, identify opportunities for improvement and prepare for future audits.

What's Included

✔ Live 90-minute online workshop
✔ Interactive Q&A
✔ Electronic Certificate of Attendance
✔ Engels Floyd SIL Internal Review Checklist (Valued at $39)
✔ Practical implementation tips and resources

Why Attend?

The new Supported Independent Living Practice Standards represent one of the most significant changes to SIL service delivery in recent years. This workshop will help you understand not only what has changed, but what your organisation needs to do next.

Leave with practical knowledge, greater confidence and a clear implementation roadmap.

Don't wait until your next audit to discover the gaps. Join us and begin implementing the new SIL Practice Standards with confidence.