Mandatory SIL registration is here. Applications close 1 October 2026.
If you deliver Supported Independent Living — even to plan- or self-managed participants — you must be registered under the new 0138 class and pass a certification audit. Here's exactly what that takes, and how to see where you stand today.
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What the deadline actually means
Mandatory SIL registration commenced 1 July 2026. Providers who were delivering SIL unregistered must lodge a registration application by 1 October 2026. Registration is assessed through a certification audit — the full Core Module plus the new Module 5A SIL Practice Standards, with a site visit and per-participant evidence. Certification typically takes 8–12 months, so the application deadline is the moment that counts.
What you need to be audit-ready
- ~94 documents — Core policies & procedures plus the SIL set (rosters of care, house records, SIL service & tenancy agreements, medication & mealtime management, restrictive practices, incident & complaints registers).
- Evidence mapped to each standard — the single biggest reason providers get non-conformances is missing implementation evidence, not missing policies.
- A live view of where you stand — so you fix gaps before the audit, not during it.
Two ways to get there
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Related registration groups
- Supported Independent Living (SIL) (0115 / 0138)
- High Intensity Daily Personal Activities (0104)
- Community Nursing Care (0114)
- Assistance with Daily Personal Activities (0107)
- Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) (0131)
- Specialist Behaviour Support (0110)
- Early Childhood Supports (0118)
SIL 2026 — frequently asked
Do SIL providers have to be registered?
Yes. From 1 July 2026, providers delivering Supported Independent Living (SIL) must be registered with the NDIS Commission under the new 0138 class — including for plan- and self-managed participants. Previously unregistered SIL providers must lodge an application by 1 October 2026.
What happens if I miss the 1 October 2026 SIL deadline?
If you continue delivering SIL without registering, you risk enforcement action from the NDIS Commission, loss of the ability to serve agency-managed participants, and penalties. Lodging your application by 1 October 2026 is what keeps you compliant while your certification audit is assessed.
Is SIL a certification or verification audit?
Certification — the full Core Module audit plus the Module 5A SIL Practice Standards, with a site visit and per-participant evidence sampling. It is the most thorough audit in the scheme.
What documents do I need for a SIL audit?
Around 94: the Core Module policies and procedures plus the SIL-specific set — rosters of care, house records, SIL service agreements, tenancy arrangements covering the s72E matters, medication and mealtime management, restrictive practices, incident and complaints registers, and a self-assessment workbook.
How long does SIL certification take?
Plan for 8–12 months end to end once you engage an approved quality auditor — which is exactly why lodging by the 1 October 2026 deadline matters. You can start scoring your readiness today.