Sheekat Nepal, SIL Manager (Supported Independent Living Manager) at Univa Disability Services

Sheekat Nepal is the SIL Manager at Univa Disability Services, where he oversees the delivery of Supported Independent Living (SIL) services. In this role, he ensures participants receive high-quality, person-centred care while managing staff, maintaining compliance, and supporting effective service delivery within the SIL program.

Originally from Kathmandu, Nepal, Sheekat moved to Australia in 2016 to pursue a Master’s degree in Information Technology Strategic Management, following the completion of his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems in the USA. After relocating to Darwin from Sydney in 2019, he made a significant career shift into the disability sector by completing a Certificate III in Individual Support.

Sheekat began his journey in the NDIS space as a Projects and Disability Support Officer at a Darwin-based service provider, where he worked for four years. In January 2023, he joined United NT Disability Services as a Systems Coordinator and has since progressed into the dual role of Systems and SIL Manager.

He continues to manage SIL houses in Darwin for United NT Disability Services and is now expanding his impact by supporting Univa Disability Services placements across Queensland.

Sheekat is guided by a powerful personal philosophy: “The moment you take responsibility for everything in your life is the moment you can change anything in your life.” His leadership reflects this belief, inspiring those around him to take ownership and create meaningful change.

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From the first conversation, Univa made us feel supported and heard. The care provided to our family member has been respectful, consistent, and genuinely kind.

Daniel Roberts

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The staff have built such a strong connection with my brother. He feels comfortable, respected, and more confident trying new things in the community.

Karen Mitchell

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We noticed the difference straight away. The support workers were punctual, thoughtful, and genuinely interested in helping our daughter build independence at her own pace.

Rebecca Collins

Parent

The support has been tailored to what matters most to me, not just a checklist. I feel listened to, included in decisions, and encouraged to keep working toward my goals.

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Participant

Univa took the time to understand our family's situation before putting supports in place. That personalised approach gave us confidence that we were in the right hands.

Sophie Bennett

Guardian

Working with Univa has made coordination so much easier. Their team communicates clearly, follows through quickly, and always keeps the participant's goals front and center.

Melissa Grant

Support Coordinator

Univa has been responsive from day one. Referrals are handled professionally, updates are timely, and families consistently tell me how supported they feel.

James Turner

Allied Health Professional

It is rare to find a provider that combines warmth with strong systems, but Univa does exactly that. Their team is dependable, flexible, and easy to work alongside.

Priya Nair

Plan Manager

Univa took the time to understand our family's situation before putting supports in place. That personalised approach gave us confidence that we were in the right hands.

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Guardian

Their communication with our service has always been prompt and professional. It makes a big difference when everyone involved in a participant's care is aligned and proactive.

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