Embracing Independence: Your Ideal Living Arrangement with ILO

Achieving your ideal living arrangement is a crucial step toward a life of independence. Individualised Living Options (ILO) support under the NDIS helps people with disabilities to design and achieve living arrangements tailored to personal preferences and support needs. ILO goes beyond traditional disability housing solutions by emphasising choice, flexibility, and participant-centred planning. It is not about providing a home but about creating a living arrangement tailored to the participant’s needs. This could mean sharing a home with supportive housemates, living with a host family, or maintaining independence with additional in-home support. The emphasis is on building a life with a sense of belonging, safety, and community, complemented by a mix of formal and informal supports.

The ILO process is divided into two stages. In the first stage, Exploration and Design, you receive funding to plan your living arrangement. This stage helps you determine where you want to live, who you want to live with, and what types of supports you require. The second stage involves implementing the plan and ensuring the supports are monitored and adjusted to suit your evolving needs. The Exploration and Design stage of ILO is the foundation of a successful plan. During this phase, participants

work closely with a service provider to develop a service proposal that outlines their ideal living arrangement. This document should include details about the supports you need, the roles of any informal supports such as family or friends, and a breakdown of costs. Participant involvement in the design process is crucial, as it ensures the plan aligns with your preferences and goals. To strengthen your case for funding, gather clear and compelling evidence that demonstrates how your living arrangement addresses your disability-related needs. This can include medical assessments, disability reports, and detailed explanations of how the supports will help you overcome specific barriers. Your proposal should also show how the arrangement meets the NDIS funding criteria, such as being cost-effective and beneficial in the long term.
Even if the support needs of the participant changes over time, the flexibility inherent in ILO allows for changes to be made without requiring a full reassessment of your NDIS plan, ensuring that your supports can evolve alongside your needs.

As a registered NDIS service provider, Aastha Community Services understand the importance of a home that reflects your choices. Backed by a passionate and experienced team, Aastha ensures that you can create a living environment that truly feels like home.
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