Individualised Living Options
(ILO)
Funding – Easy Read Guide
Individualised Living Options (ILO) is money from the NDIS to help you live in a way that suits your needs and preferences. It supports flexible living arrangements with the help of support workers, family, or friends.
ILO funding helps with:
- Choosing where you live (e.g., your own home, shared living).
- Planning and organizing the support you need.
- Paying for support workers who can help you with daily tasks.
- Building your skills to become more independent.
ILO is for people who:
- Want to live more independently.
- Need assistance but do not require full-time care.
- Prefer flexible living arrangements that fit their lifestyle.
- Housing costs, like rent or bills (these are separate).
- Daily personal care if it is not planned through ILO.
- Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) costs.
- Your NDIS Plan: ILO funding is part of your NDIS plan if you qualify.
- Support Planning: You, with help from your NDIS planner or support coordinator, create a plan that suits your needs.
- Choice and Flexibility: You decide how much support you want, when you want it, and who provides it.
- Talk to your NDIS planner: Discuss why you want to use ILO for your living arrangements.
- Assessment: A professional will review your needs to see if ILO is suitable for you.
- Create a Support Plan: With your team, plan how you will live and what support you need.
Key Things to Know
- Personalized: ILO is about creating a living situation that is just right for you.
- Supportive: You can get help from friends, family, or support workers.
- Independence: ILO encourages you to develop skills for living on your own.
Need more help?
Ask your NDIS planner, support coordinator, or visit the NDIS website.
🏡 Remember: ILO is about giving you choice and control in how you live!
🏡 Remember: ILO is about giving you choice and control in how you live!
