ILO Resources
Resources that may make the path to an ILO easier
These Resources Will Help Your ILO Journey
This is a collection of resources to assist in your journey to an ILO. They include both resources developed by NACBO, as well as external sources.
My Home My Design – Making ILO Real – Service Journey Blueprint
A comprehensive roadmap example of the ILO journey, detailing the path of the person with disability, their family, and ILO navigator, complete with resources links
My Home My Design – Making ILO Real – Service Journey Booklet
Booklet detailing an example of the ILO journey for a person with disability, their family and ILO navigators
The ILO Pathway (NACBO)
An A4 simple diagram of the process to follow if you are seeking an NDIS-funded ILO
Applying for an ILO – Checklist (NACBO)
A simple checklist you can use as you follow the process of applying for an ILO
My Home, My Way website
A website with multiple resources to assist people with disability to thrive in their own home
My Home, My Way Guidebook (NACBO)
A guide providing comprehensive information and exercises to help when planning the life-changing decision of moving into your own home.
Individualised Living Conversations
Individualised Living arrangements support people with disability to thrive in homes and living arrangements designed to suit their preferences. These webinars cover aspects of individualised living and some of the essentials to get started.
CRU – The Good Life
Resources, videos and inspiring ideas around what is possible, and creating the “Good Life” for everyone
The Lives We Lead: Homelife
Video stories showing what is possible with the right supports and home of your own
My Home, My Way Workbook (NACBO)
Accompanying Workbook to the My Home My Way Guidebook
“I didn’t know
this was possible”
The Individualised Living Options (ILO) Journey
(Plain English version)
Supported Decision Making (WAiS)
Practical supported decision making resources for people with disability to make and act on their own decisions
Planning: Home (WA Individualised Services)
This is a handy resource to help you think through all the things that are important to you about Home
Building Tenancy Skills (shelterwa.org.au)
WA website of resources to support people with disability build their tenancy skills and feel confident about their rights and responsibilities as tenants.
Housing Options Online Learning Package (Housing Hub)
A free, self-paced online learning package about housing for people with disability. Includes State-specific workbook
Examples of Home and Living Goals (NACBO)
Some suggestions of how other people have created NDIS goals around Home
Home and Living Supporting Evidence Form – Hint Sheet (NACBO)
A step-by-step guide to filling out the NDIS Home and Living Supporting Evidence Form
Carer Statement and Checklist (NACBO)
An explanation of when and how to write a Carer Statement and/or Carer Checklist. Included links to examples
Carer Checklist (Carers Australia)
Template for a Carer Checklist
Mental Health Carer Checklist (Carers Australia)
Template for a Carer Checklist where the person you care for has a psychosocial disability or experiencing poor mental health.
Sampling Ways of Living (NACBO)
Template to assist you to consider different ways of living and decide which ones you want to try or rule out
Weekly Schedule – Example
A typical week, designed as a visual schedule to explain an ILO arrangement including estimated costs.
Service Proposal – Hint Sheet (NACBO)
A step-by-step guide to completing an NDIS Service Proposal, includes a checklist to ensure all steps are completed and all evidence provided to support your proposed ILO
My Life, Your Life, Our Life (WA Individualised Services)
This is a guide for when you are thinking about creating a home that is shared with Flatmates, Homesharers and/or Co-Residents
Person-Centred Planning Tools (Helen Sanderson and Associates)
A range of useful Person Centred planning tools to ensure your voice is heard and is central to the planning process
Individual Support Living Manual (Curtin University)
A guide, including a checklist to assess if your individualised living arrangement is working and continuing to meet your needs
Future Living
Resources for long-term and safeguard planning
Home Share International
A website dedicated to Homesharing, with information, resources and stories.
My Home: Individualised Living (WAiS)
A resources hub with resources, guides, and stories to explore individualised ways of living
Housing Toolkit (Summer Foundation)
A comprehensive workbook gathering your needs and preferences, creating a picture of who you are, and your support needs
Need Support With ILO?
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.

