Supported Independent Living (SIL) in Barunga
Culturally safe, Aboriginal-led supported independent living (sil) for NDIS participants in Barunga and surrounding Katherine communities.
Call (08) 6186 8516 All services in BarungaSupported Independent Living (SIL) in Barunga: What's Included
Supported Independent Living enables NDIS participants to live as independently as possible with the support they need, in homes designed for dignity, cultural connection, and wellbeing. For participants in Barunga and the Katherine region, Sacred Business Care delivers these supports with an understanding of Jawoyn culture and the realities of living in this community.
- 24/7 culturally safe in-home support
- SIL, STA (Short-Term Accommodation) and MTA (Medium-Term Accommodation)
- Homes in Darwin and expanding to regional NT
- Support with daily living, personal care, and community access
- Family and community connection maintained
About Barunga
Barunga is a Jawoyn and Mangarrayi community, historically significant as the place where the famous Barunga Statement was presented to Prime Minister Bob Hawke in 1988, calling for a treaty with Aboriginal Australians. The Barunga Festival is held here annually.
Travel & Access
Approximately 75 km east of Katherine on a sealed road. About 3.5 hours from Darwin. Sacred Business Care visits regularly from the Katherine region.
How to Access Supported Independent Living (SIL) in Barunga
Getting started with NDIS supports doesn't need to be complicated. Here's how Sacred Business Care makes it simple for participants in Barunga:
Check NDIS eligibility
Contact the NDIS or Sacred Business Care to confirm that Supported Independent Living (SIL) is included in your NDIS plan, or to find out how to apply for the NDIS if you are not yet a participant.
Make contact with Sacred Business Care
Call us on (08) 6186 8516 or complete our online enquiry form. Tell us you are in Barunga and interested in Supported Independent Living (SIL). We will respond within 24 hours.
Initial cultural intake meeting
We conduct a culturally safe intake conversation — in your preferred language or with an interpreter if needed. We learn about your goals, your mob, and your connection to Country so we can build a support plan that actually works for you.
Service agreement and plan implementation
We establish a service agreement aligned with your NDIS plan. Our team in the Katherine region begins coordinating your Supported Independent Living (SIL) supports immediately.
Ongoing culturally safe support
Your support continues with regular check-ins, plan reviews, and adjustments as your needs and goals evolve. We are always available to advocate on your behalf.
Other services available in Barunga
Support Coordination in Barunga · Community Access in Barunga · Employment Support in Barunga
Ready for Supported Independent Living (SIL) in Barunga?
Call our team now or make an online enquiry. We provide culturally safe NDIS supported independent living (sil) to participants in Barunga and the surrounding Katherine region.
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