The main difference between Short-Term Accommodation/ respite and Supported Independent Living is the level of individual support provided. STA provides a short break and support services to help with daily living tasks, while SIL provides ongoing over-arching support and assistance to help individuals live independently, make new friends and learn new skills. With short term accommodation, the primary focus is on providing a caring role in assistance with day-to-day tasks such as shopping, meal preparation, and social activities, while SIL offers more comprehensive support to help individuals learn and build the skills they need to live independently.  Additionally, Short Term Accommodation is designed as a short stay option, while SIL is intended to be a more long-term solution.