Individualised Living Options ILO NDIS Crestmead
Finding the right living arrangement that meets your unique needs and preferences can be a challenging task. Your Best Life Independent Living can work with you, your support coordinator and your family members to find suitable housing through the Individualised Living Options (ILO) program under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Our goal is to provide a personalised approach that ensures residents with disabilities lead fulfilling and independent lives. We are committed to delivering NDIS participants and their families the support they need in a way that best suits their lifestyle.
What Is ILO?
Individualised Living Options (ILO) are tailored support arrangements that allow people with disabilities to choose where, how, and with whom they live. Unlike traditional supported living arrangements, ILO is highly flexible and designed to adapt to the changing needs and preferences of individuals.
ILO provides a range of living options, from living alone with support to living with friends, family, or in a shared arrangement. This approach empowers individuals to take control of their living situation, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
ILO NDIS Supports Offered
The following outlines various individual living options and arrangements available under the ILO framework:
- Co-residency – The NDIS plan participant receives full-time or part-time support in their own home.
- Host arrangements – The participant lives full-time in the home of a non-related host who also provides some support.
- Living alone – Support is delivered in various ways to the participant in their own home.
- Living together – The participant resides with others of their choice and receives the necessary support.
Individualised Living Option arrangements can involve support from family, friends, neighbours, advocates, and paid workers. These supports can be both formal and informal, with ILO arrangements designed to balance these types of support to meet your specific needs.
At Your Best Life Independent Living, we also provide ongoing support and adjustments to the plan as needed, ensuring that our services remain relevant and effective.
Benefits of Individualised Living Options In Crestmead
Choosing Individualised Living Option support can offer numerous benefits that can significantly enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Living independently with the proper support can boost self-esteem, increase autonomy, and promote a sense of belonging within the community. In Crestmead, the beautiful environment and vibrant community further enrich the living experience.
ILO supports also allow for greater flexibility and choice, enabling individuals to tailor their living arrangements to suit their unique needs. This can lead to improved mental and emotional well-being, as individuals feel more in control of their lives and more connected to their surroundings.
What Support Is Included In Your Individualised Living Option?
An Individualised Living Options package can encompass a wide range of supports tailored to meet your specific needs. Daily living support might include help with cooking, cleaning, and household management. Personal care support covers assistance with bathing, dressing, and other personal hygiene activities. Community access support ensures that individuals can participate in social, recreational, and employment activities.
At Your Best Life Independent Living, our ILO services in Crestmead are designed to provide comprehensive support tailored to each individual’s needs. We offer various types of support, including the following:
Support to make decisions like where you want to live and the support you need to make that happen
- Personal care
- In-home support
- Transport
- Support to build skills
- Support to set up and manage your own home
- Support to develop your independence
- Support to manage your emotions or behaviour
- Support to build and maintain connections with others
- Support with making day-to-day decisions
- Training for the people who support you
- Unpaid informal support like neighbours or carers who help you on a regular basis
- People who you call to help you when you need it (on-call)
Capacity-building supports are an essential component of Individualised Living Options. They help individuals develop skills that enhance their independence and quality of life.
These supports are customised to ensure that each person receives the right level of assistance to live independently and participate fully in their community.
What's Not Covered By ILO Support
While ILOs provide comprehensive support, there are some services and items that are not covered. These typically include the following:
- Your rent or mortgage repayments
- Your everyday costs like food, electricity, and internet bills
- Payments for informal supports don’t meet the NDIS funding criteria, and they won’t meet the NDIS funding criteria in any situation
- Supported independent living
- Specialist disability accommodation
- Home modifications
- Support outside your home, such as going to work, study, or community activities. We can include this separately in your plan if you need it
- Funding to develop a behaviour support plan if you need it. We can include this separately in your plan if you need it
Understanding these limitations and exploring alternative funding sources if needed is essential. Our team can help you navigate the complexities of NDIS funding and identify other resources that might be available to cover these costs. We strive to ensure that you have access to all the support you need to live comfortably and independently.
Setting Up An Individualised Living Options Support Package
Setting up an ILO support package involves several key steps, starting with an initial assessment to understand your needs and preferences. You will work with your family and support coordinator to identify needs and develop a detailed support plan that outlines the specific services and assistance you require.
Your Best Life Independent Living can assist you in applying for the support package through the NDIS and are able to provide support including:
Collaboration is a crucial part of this process, ensuring that your support package is tailored to your unique situation.
How An ILO Package Is Implemented
An ILO support package implementation process often happens in two stages, and the package includes both primary and supplementary supports. Once your support package is in place, we move to the implementation phase. This involves coordinating the various supports and services included in your plan.
Our team ensures that everything runs smoothly, monitoring progress and making adjustments as necessary to keep your plan adequate and relevant. This ongoing support ensures that your living arrangements continue to meet your needs and enhance your quality of life.
The Your Best Life Independent Living Approach
At Your Best Life Independent Living, we are committed to providing high-quality, personalised support that empowers individuals with disabilities. Our mission is to promote independence, inclusion, and well-being through tailored living arrangements and comprehensive support services. We pride ourselves on our client-centred approach that involves the following:
- We begin focusing on the idea of “home” and work closely with you, your family, and other key supports to explore, monitor, and implement a tailored living and lifestyle solution that promotes independence and a sense of community.
- We take the time to get to know you – how you want to be supported, where you want to live, and who you want to live with.
- Implement and provide formal support when and how you need them.
- Connect and coordinate your informal support including friends, family or neighbours.
- We offer assistance in designing and implementing your living arrangements.
- We provide 24/7 access to our on-call system for when you need assistance unexpectedly.
- We offer continual monitoring of your support and help you fine-tune your living arrangements to ensure they suit you over time.
Our dedicated team is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of those we support, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to live their best life.
Is ILO Support Right For You?
Deciding whether ILO is suitable for you involves assessing your needs, preferences, and goals. ILO packages are designed to support people with disabilities. It’s a good option for the following participants:
- Adults with disability
- Looking for living options that are alternative to a group home setting (such as a home on their own, a home with housemates of their choosing, a home with a host
- Wanting to have choice and control over their living arrangements
- Have moderate to high support needs
- Want to move out of a Supported Independent Living (SIL) group home
- Are over 18 years old (or about to turn 18) and looking to leave home
- Are at risk of homelessness or deciding to end a transient living arrangement
- Are moving to a new place and planning to start a new life
- Are presently or potentially qualified for SIL support
Eligibility for ILO support typically requires meeting specific criteria under the NDIS. We can assist you in understanding these requirements and navigating the application process to access the support you need.
What Makes ILO Different From SIL?
ILO and Supported Independent Living (SIL) are both valuable supports under the NDIS. While they are remarkably similar, the main difference lies in the NDIS funding. ILO comes from Core Funding and is designed to be flexible, allowing participants to choose and sustain their preferred way of life.
While supported Independent Living clients are looking for both a home and support packages, ILO clients are essentially looking for support regardless of where they live. ILO arrangements may involve family, friends, and even neighbours for support, thus shifting towards a genuine home and community lifestyle.
ILO Funding And The Role Support Coordinators Play
Understanding the funding available for Individualised Living Options is essential for maximising your NDIS plan. Our support coordinators can guide you through the funding process, ensuring you access the necessary resources to implement your support package.
ILO funding is divided into two stages, which shape the role of support coordinators:
Stage 1: Exploration and Design (Core Funding)
This stage involves funding dedicated to exploring and designing the optimal living arrangement for you. It includes collaboration with your family, friends, support coordinators, and service providers.
At Your Best Life Independent Living, we use a person-centred approach to create a personalised living model from the ground up, ensuring it meets your unique needs and preferences.
Stage 2: ILO Supports
In this stage, funding covers the various supports and services required to make your living model functional and effective.
Your Best Life Independent Living can assist in organising the funding, overseeing both direct and indirect support arrangements, and managing payments to support workers. Additionally, family members may choose to handle some of the ILO services themselves, providing a blend of formal and informal support.
Contact Us Today!
Ready to explore Individualised Living Options? By choosing our non-profit organisation for your ILO NDIS in Crestmead, you are taking a significant step towards a more independent and fulfilling life. Our friendly team is here to answer your questions and help you get started with your personalised support package.
Make a booking today to learn more about our services and how we can help you achieve your independent living goals.
Get in touch with our team about ILO
07 5293 9020 or enquiries@levelup.ybl.org.au