Individualised Living Options
“ILO is a home and support arrangement that is designed in a way that suits the participant.
Individual living options (ILO) is a home and living support package that allows you to decide where you live, and who you live with. Wrap around supports are then provided to help make sure your new living arrangement is a success.
Here are some of the ways that you can arrange your ILO.
In your own home
Live in your own home, by yourself, or with a partner or friend and get drop in support.
With a host
Share a home with a host family or person and receive support from Carewise and the host.
Shared residence
Share a home with a co-resident who agrees to provide you with support.
A glimpse at an ILO case study.
Here is a case study of an ILO arrangement between Matthew (participant) and Danny (host).
The Participant
Matthew is 32 years old and is currently living at home with his Mother. He is employed by the local supermarket part-time, and loves his footy. Matthew requires support to carry out certain daily living tasks like; assistance with medication, prompting to keep his room tidy, guidance with grocery shopping and travel assistance to get to appointments. Matthew's mother is ageing and can no longer support him in her home. Matthew's main NDIS plan goal is to begin living independently. He has engaged an ILO provider to help him design a living arrangement where he can feel independent, secure and also make new connections whilst still living close to his mother and the community he grew up in.
The Host
Danny is 35 years old, he is currently studying to become a nurse and is an advocate for the empowerment of all groups of people. He has a strong network of connections that share the same values. He is interested in footy, camping and hiking. Danny is renting a home by himself and is interested in becoming a Host. He would like to be part of the support team for a NDIS participant and provide that person with mentorship and guidance. Danny is also interested in earning some extra income and a rental reduction to help him whilst he completes his studies.
The ILO Arrangement
After extensive discussion with Matthew (participant) and the important people in his life, his Support Coordinator and ILO provider, arrange a meet and greet with Danny (Host) to see if they are compatible. The meeting is a success with the two connecting through their shared love of footy and as a result Danny decides that he would like to become a Host for Matthew. The process of making sure Danny is well trained and equipped to become a competent host begins.
Danny agrees to open up his home to Matthew as well as providing approximately 15 hours a week of ILO direct support for things like prompting medication, assistance with domestic duties, shopping for food and cooking meals. Danny is also on hand to provide assistance to navigate and problem solve any challenges and conflicts that might arise for Matthew. As part of Matthews' informal support, his uncle has agreed to call him, drop in to the house from time to time and taking him out for family get-togethers etc.
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The ILO provider is coordinating his CP support and stays in constant contact with Matthew to make sure that his health and wellbeing needs are being met. The provider also checks in with Danny regularly to make sure that the home remains a suitable and safe place to live. They will also make sure that Danny remains a well trained, competent and supported host. The ILO provider stays connected with the Support coordinator and Matthew’s support network to keep everyone updated on Matthew's progress.
Here is how Carewise can help you with ILO.
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We will assist you to complete the Home and Living Support Request form. This form will help NDIA determine if you are a good fit for ILO.
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If the NDIA approve your ILO application, we can then move on to Stage 1 - Exploration and Design.
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In the Exploration and Design stage we will help you to design a living arrangement that suits you. For example; you could live with a Host person in their home, or rent a house and shar it with a friend. We will also help you to determine what other supports you will need, in order to make your living arrangement a success.
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We will organise all of the information from stage 1 into a Service Proposal and send it to the NDIA. Once they approve this we can move on to Stage 2 - ILO supports.
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In Stage 2, we will implement your ILO arrangement and help you to transition you into your new home. We then begin providing your ILO supports. If you have chosen to live with a Host, we will make sure that the host is trained and understands their obligations and responsibilities.
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Once you are settled in to your new living arrangement, we will keep in constant contact with you and your support team to make sure that your new home remains suitable for your needs.
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We will provide ongoing guidance and support and can help you to redesign your living arrangement if your circumstances change.
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We're here to help.
If ILO sounds like something you would like to explore, then please reach out to us at Carewise Group. We would be happy to assist you throughout the process.
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