Your SIL provider for the Hunter & Central Coast.
Good Shepherd is a registered SIL provider delivering Supported Independent Living across Newcastle, the Hunter and the Central Coast. 24/7 rostered support, participant-led housemate matching, and vacancies in Cessnock, Thornton, Elermore Vale, Birmingham Gardens, Wyong, Wyoming and Woongarrah.
Support that fits your day.
Personal care
Daily living support, your way, with workers who know your routine.
Health & meds
Medication management and health coordination, quietly handled.
Meals & home
Cooking, cleaning, laundry, done together or done for you.
Out & about
Community access and transport to the places that matter.
24/7 support
Overnight or active support, sleeping over or wide awake.
Current vacancies
Birmingham Gardens
Fully occupied, join the waitlist for the next vacancy
Cameron Park
Fully occupied, join the waitlist for the next vacancy
The stuff people ask.
What's the difference between SIL and ILO?
SIL is shared, rostered support inside a home, often 24/7. ILO is a custom-designed arrangement (host, share, or solo) with lighter, wrap-around supports. Not sure which fits? Take our quick quiz below.
Do I need SIL funding in my NDIS plan?
Yes. SIL sits in your Core supports budget. We can help you prep evidence for your planning meeting if it's not in your plan yet.
Can I choose my housemates?
Absolutely. Matching is a big part of what we do, shared interests, routines and communication styles matter as much as funding.
What if it's not the right fit?
We'll keep working with you. Re-matching, room moves and changing support workers are all part of a healthy SIL.
Where are your SIL homes?
Currently Newcastle and Central Coast, with Sydney coming soon. New houses open regularly, reach out for upcoming vacancies.
Not sure if SIL is your shape?
Take the 4-question Find Your Fit quiz, we'll point you at the support that matches.
Take the quiz →Real routines. Real choices.
Our promise · Try before you sign
Try before you sign.
Two free overnight stays in the SIL home you're considering. If you sign your tenancy, we waive your rent contribution for the first six months.
- 2free overnight stays
- 6months, no rent contribution if you sign