If you are looking into Supported Independent Living (SIL), you may have come across the term Roster of Care (ROC).
An ROC sets out the support a participant may need across a typical week, including when support is required, what type of assistance is needed and whether support is shared or individual.
It can also play a role when the NDIS is considering SIL funding, particularly when a participant is seeking SIL for the first time, or their support needs have changed. However, the ROC is only one part of the information used to determine appropriate funding.
Understanding how the ROC works can make it easier to understand your SIL funding NDIS arrangements and discuss your support needs with a provider.
What Is a Roster of Care in SIL?
A Roster of Care (ROC) is a detailed outline of the supports a participant needs during a typical week.
It can show:
- When support is required
- What tasks the participant needs help with
- How much support is required
- Whether support is one-to-one or shared
- Overnight support arrangements
- Other relevant supports provided throughout the week
The NDIS uses roster of care information to understand the type and level of support a participant may require. Providers are expected to consult with the participant or their nominee when preparing the information.
In a shared living arrangement, the ROC can also show how shared supports are organised between residents.
To simplify, the ROC provides a picture of what a typical week of SIL support looks like.
What Is Supported Independent Living?
Supported Independent Living (SIL) is an NDIS support for people who need help or supervision with daily activities at home.
SIL can provide support with things such as:
- Personal care
- Preparing meals
- Household tasks
- Developing daily living skills
- Managing routines
- Staying safe at home
- Accessing the community
The NDIS describes SIL as support worker assistance or supervision that can be provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, depending on a participant’s needs.
The aim is to support people to live as independently as possible while building or maintaining their everyday skills.
Why Is the ROC Important?
A SIL Roster of Care helps turn a participant’s support needs into a practical weekly arrangement.
For example, a participant might need one-to-one support with personal care in the morning but be able to receive shared support when preparing meals or taking part in activities with other residents.
The ROC can capture these differences rather than treating every hour of support in the same way.
It can therefore help the participant, provider and NDIA understand:
- What support is needed
- When it is needed
- How support is delivered
- Which supports may be shared
- How support needs vary throughout the week
Does a Roster of Care Determine SIL Funding?
Not by itself.
The NDIS considers a range of information when determining a participant’s reasonable and necessary support needs. The ROC is one piece of that information. Other evidence may include assessments, allied health reports and information about the participant’s day-to-day support needs.
For a participant seeking SIL for the first time, the ROC can help the NDIA understand what support may be required.
It may also be relevant when a participant’s circumstances have changed, and their existing SIL funding no longer meets their support needs.
So, it is more accurate to think of the relationship like this:
Your support needs → evidence about those needs → ROC and other supporting information → NDIS funding decision
The ROC helps explain the support required. It does not automatically guarantee a particular amount of funding.
When is an ROC Used for NDIS SIL Funding?
The NDIS says a roster of care submission is required in specific situations, including:
- When supporting a participant’s first plan with SIL
- When a participant has experienced a change in circumstances, and the change in support needs cannot be delivered within their existing funding.
This means you may not need to create a new ROC every time there is a small change to your weekly routine.
Where there has been a significant change in your support needs, however, a new or revised ROC may help provide evidence for an NDIS funding review.
What Information is Included in a SIL Roster of Care?
The exact format can vary, but a ROC generally provides information about a participant’s typical support requirements.
This may include:
Information | What It Shows |
Day and time | When support is needed |
Support type | What the participant needs help with |
Support ratio | Whether support is individual or shared |
Overnight support | What assistance is needed overnight |
Weekly support | The overall pattern of support across the week |
Shared supports | How support is shared in a household |
Who Prepares the Roster of Care?
The SIL provider generally works with the participant or their nominee to prepare the ROC. The participant’s input is important because the roster should reflect their actual support needs rather than simply the provider’s preferred staffing arrangements.
A support coordinator may also be involved, particularly if the participant is preparing information for an NDIS home and living request or reassessment.
The NDIS states that providers must consult with the participant or their nominee when compiling the information for an ROC submission.
How Does the ROC Affect Your SIL Funding?
The ROC can affect how your support needs are understood when the NDIS makes a funding decision.
For example, imagine a participant needs:
- One-to-one assistance with personal care
- Shared support during some household activities
- Additional supervision at particular times
- Overnight support
A detailed ROC can show these differences more clearly than a general statement that the participant needs “24-hour support”.
The NDIS can then consider the roster alongside other evidence when determining what level of support is reasonable and necessary.
However, the ROC should not be treated as a simple calculation where adding more hours automatically means receiving more NDIS SIL funding.
The participant’s disability-related needs, goals, circumstances and other relevant evidence still need to be considered.
Can a Roster of Care Increase Your SIL Funding?
A revised ROC can support a request for a change in funding when a participant’s support needs have changed, but it does not automatically increase funding.
For example, a participant may experience a significant change that means they now require more assistance with personal care or supervision.
In that situation, a revised ROC can help document the change and show what additional support may be required.
The NDIS can consider the ROC alongside other supporting information when assessing the participant’s needs.
If your needs have changed, speak with your SIL provider and, where relevant, your support coordinator about the appropriate NDIS process.
What If Your ROC Does Not Match Your Needs?
Your support arrangement should reflect your actual needs. If you believe your ROC does not accurately describe the support you require, raise the issue with your provider.
Be specific about:
- What support you need
- When you need it
- How often the issue occurs
- Whether your needs have changed
- What happens when the required support is not available.
If the change is significant or ongoing, your support coordinator may be able to help you provide relevant information to the NDIS.
An ROC should describe the participant’s needs rather than simply reflect the staffing pattern that is easiest for a provider to manage.
Does the ROC Include Shared Support?
It can; SIL is often delivered in shared living arrangements, where some support may be provided to more than one resident at the same time.
The NDIS provider ROC tool is designed to show the levels and variability of SIL support across a typical week, including shared supports.
This is important because not every participant will need one-to-one support for every activity. The appropriate support ratio depends on the participant’s individual needs.
How Does SIL Funding Work From 1 July 2026?
SIL claiming arrangements changed from 1 July 2026.
For SIL supports delivered from this date, providers use the new support item 0138 – Assistance with Supported Independent Living. The NDIS also introduced updated requirements for claiming and registration for SIL providers.
Under the current claiming arrangements, a provider and participant can agree to weekly claiming. The NDIS states that the weekly claimable amount is calculated by dividing the participant’s total regular SIL funding by the number of weeks specified in the plan. The service agreement must also include the agreed typical schedule of supports.
This makes it particularly important that participants understand what their service agreement and support arrangement cover.
ROC vs SIL Funding: What Is the Difference?
Roster of Care | SIL Funding |
Describes a participant’s support needs across a typical week | Provides funding for approved SIL supports |
Shows when and how support may be delivered | Is based on the participant’s individual circumstances and needs |
Can show individual and shared support | Sets the available funding for approved supports |
Can be used as supporting information for an NDIS funding decision | Is determined through the NDIS planning process |
Prepared with input from the participant and provider | Included in the participant’s NDIS plan |
Why Choose EasAbility for Supported Independent Living?
Choosing a SIL provider is about more than finding a place to live. You also want a provider that understands your individual support needs and works with you to build greater independence.
At EasAbility, our Supported Independent Living services are designed around the individual. We work with participants to understand their routines, preferences, goals and level of support, while providing assistance with everyday activities and independent living skills.
Our team can support you with:
- Daily living and personal care
- Household tasks and routines
- Developing independent living skills
- Community participation
- Understanding your SIL support arrangements
- Finding suitable SIL accommodation in Adelaide
If you are exploring SIL or want to understand whether your current support arrangement still meets your needs, EasAbility can help you explore your options and understand the next steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is a Roster of Care in SIL?
A Roster of Care is a detailed outline of the support a participant may need during a typical week, including support times, tasks and ratios.
Does a ROC Determine My SIL Funding?
No. A ROC is one piece of information the NDIS may consider alongside assessments, reports and other evidence when determining appropriate SIL supports.
Can an ROC Help Me Get More SIL Funding?
It can provide supporting evidence when your support needs have changed, but a revised ROC does not automatically result in additional funding.
Who Creates a SIL Roster of Care?
The provider generally prepares the roster in consultation with the participant or their nominee.
Is an ROC Required for Every SIL Participant?
No. The NDIS identifies specific circumstances where a roster of care submission is required, including a participant’s first plan with SIL and certain changes in circumstances.
Can an ROC Include Shared Support?
Yes. A ROC can describe both individual and shared supports within a SIL arrangement.
Can My ROC Change?
Yes. If your support needs or circumstances change, the roster may need to be reviewed and updated.
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