Contact UsA Toolkit to support people with disability who are interested in pursuing an Individualised Living Option (ILO) through the NDIS.
Would you like to live with friends? Housemates or flatmates?
Would you like to live in your own apartment with drop-in supports, and a friendly neighbour as back up supports?
Then an Individualised Living Option may be for you.
What Are Individualised Living Options (ILO)?
Individualised Living Options (ILO) is a package of NDIS funding tailored around your specific needs, that allows you to be supported to live in the home of your choice. ILO funding helps you to get the support you need, in a way that is individualised and innovative. It’s important to note that an ILO is not the physical ‘bricks and mortar’ home, but rather the home-based supports (paid and unpaid) that you need.
This toolkit is a practical resource for people with disability, their families and supporters who are seeking to explore an Individualised Living Option (ILO) as an alternative to traditional in-home support models such as ‘group homes’. This guide will help step you through the process of deciding if an ILO is right for you, through to applying for ILO funding.
First Steps
Before you start down the path of exploring an ILO, you need to have a vision for Home and what that looks like for you.
What is an NDIS ILO?
ILOs are a new concept for many people and are an alternative to the traditional group home model of support.
ILO is a package of NDIS funding that allows you to live in the home of your choice with supports that best fit your needs.
An ILO is created around you, rather than you having to fit into a living arrangement established by others or existing service or having to live with other people you have not chosen to live with. Because ILO funding is very flexible, you can change your supports regularly as your needs change.
Applying for NDIS ILO funding
The process for applying for NDIS-funded ILO support involves many steps. We hope to simplify this to make ILOs more accessible for people who want more creative options of support in their own home.
“I love living in my own place as I get to live how I want, just like everyone else!”
Moving into his own place provided new opportunities and challenges for Mat but it has been wonderful to see how he has worked through these and how his independence has grown over time ~ Mat’s Family
Featured NDIS ILO Stories
Mat’s Story
My name is Mat, I am 35 years old, and I live in my own place, in Perth Western Australia. I love to go out to concerts and guitar lessons, the gym, and love to play and watch footy. I…
Caragh’s Story
Hi my name is Caragh. I love art and paper, soccer and seeing all my family. I love living in my own home! I have my family visit me and we have dinner together. I can show them my…
Matt’s Story
My name is Matt and I am 45 years old. I have lived in my own home in Perth since 2012. I pay the rent. I love music, watching soccer matches, bike riding, cooking and baking and…
NDIS ILO Resources
A collection of resources that can assist you through the process.
Need Support?
NACBO have dedicated staff available across Australia who can assist you through the various stages of this process.
Click ‘Get Support’ to find your nearest contact.