Residential Services

Supported Independent Living allows people with disability to live independently while still receiving help with day-to-day tasks around the home.

We provide support to help you to learn how to be independent as possible while building your skills. You get to choose what kind of support you need based on what you want to do (your goals).

Yes, your partner can stay. If share with others, you will need to ask if they are comfortable with your partner staying overnight.

Yes, you are welcome to drink alcohol if you choose. We encourage you to be sensible and to be safe when consuming alcohol and follow the recommendations from SA Health – Alcohol drinking guides.

You will be required to have NDIS Supported Independent Living funding (SIL) or Home and Living funding to pay for your supports that Balyana staff provide. You can find further information about the funding from the NDIS website: https://ourguidelines.ndis.gov.au/supports-you-can-access-menu/home-and-living-supports/supported-independent-living

Depending on the size of the house, some of our houses are shared by 2 people, others have 3 other people.

Each person has their own bedroom but share facilities such as the kitchen, lounge room and bathroom.

Yes, all houses at Balyana are shared by at least 2 people.

Yes, where possible, we aim to match people with others who are like minded and have similar interests to ensure a good balance in the home.

Rent = $119.66 per week, this is paid to Unity Housing

Utilities = $61.34 per week, this is paid to Bedford and covers, phone and free internet, electricity, gardening, communal furniture, and white goods.

Food – dependent on where you are living - a fee for food or alternative food options are discussed before you move in.

Yes, we do not discriminate against anyone based on their race, gender or preferences.

The process is dependent on your NDIS funding and if you require a Change of Circumstances (if you do require a Change of Circumstances, it could take 3 to 12 months).

If you have SIL or Home and Living funds stated in your NDIS Plan, we suggest that you visit Balyana for a respite stay. This will give you an opportunity to meet your potential housemates and staff. If you decide to move into Balyana, we can arrange a move-in date that suits you best.

You will need to provide your own bed, a bedside table and a chest of draws, bed linen, towels, personal belongings such as clothes, photos, pictures, books, music, small pot plants, games etc. All other furniture is provided; however, you can bring your own television and radio for your bedroom.

Yes! Please contact us on 8275 0211 or email us using the button below to arrange a tour and speak to our Residential Services Manager about whether Balyana Supported Independent Living is right for you.