New registration requirements and practice standards for Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers have officially been introduced, bringing significant compliance changes across the NDIS sector.
From 1 July 2026, registration becomes mandatory for Supported Independent Living providers and NDIS digital platform providers. Existing unregistered providers will have a three-month transition period to submit their registration applications and meet the new regulatory requirements.
The reforms also introduce Module 5A – SIL Practice Standards, which focuses on four key areas: supported decision-making, safeguarding, practice governance, and clear tenancy, housing and support agreements. Together, these standards aim to strengthen participant rights, improve service quality and promote greater transparency in the delivery of SIL supports.
Additional obligations will apply to digital platform providers, including worker screening requirements from 1 January 2027 and stronger verification processes for worker credentials and qualifications.
For providers delivering SIL or operating digital platforms, the changes highlight the importance of reviewing governance, documentation and compliance processes to ensure readiness under the updated NDIS regulatory framework.