Individualised Living Options (ILO)
At RIISE we pride ourselves on being able to offer a wide variety in independent living options for NDIS participants.
ILO or Individualised Living Options gives participants another way to choose how they want to live their lives.
How does RIISE do ILO differently?
At RIISE we recognise the difficulty participants have in finding suitable affordable housing so we came up with a solution.
- RIISE finds and leases the house
- RIISE pays the utilities
- RISE charges a room rate to cover your rent and utilities, this is paid from your disability pension.
- RIISE provides the disability support services that are paid for with your ILO funding.
ILO with RIISE
ILO is the support that is given to you in the home of your choice, it is not the home itself. With ILO you have many choices with how you can structure your supports.
You choose the home, it may be a private rental with friends or family, or you may choose to live alone or with a host.
You choose the support, you may utilise NDIS supports and informal supports such as family and friends.
The team at RIISE is ready to support you in your decisions of how you want to live, we value your independence and right to choose !
Your Individulalised Living Option Could Include
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Supports to make decisions such as where you want to live and what supports you need
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Personal care
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Support to set up and manage your own home
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Support to help build your independence
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Support to help build and maintain connection with others
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Support to help make day-to-day decisions
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Support to help manage you emotions and behavours
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People to help you when you need it (on-call)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ILO include funding for rent on the home?
No rent is not covered under the ILO funding.
Are your bills and food costs paid for with the ILO funding?
No, it does not cover the day-to-day costs like food, utilities and rent.
Does the ILO funding cover my community based activities also?
No the ILO funding is only for in-home support and activities. Anything out of the home will need to be covered by other areas of your NDIS plan.
How will I know if ILO is a good option for me?
If the following apply to you then ILO could be the right option:
- You are over 18, or 17 and thinking about your living options in the future
- You need at least 6 hours per day support either formal or informal
- You are ready and willing to invest time and effort into creating a home for your future