INDEPENDENT LIVING OPTIONS (ILO)
WHAT IS INDIVIDUALISED LIVING OPTIONS?
Individualised Living Options (ILO) are all about creating a living situation that’s designed around you.
Rather than paying for a house, ILO funding under the NDIS helps you explore different ways of living — whether that's sharing a home with housemates, living in a host's home, or other flexible arrangements — with supports tailored to your needs.
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At ROS, we believe that where and how you live should reflect your values, choices, and lifestyle.
Our focus is on empowering you to live life your way.
HOW ILO WORKS
ILO is highly flexible and person-centred. It allows you to:
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Choose how you want to live (alone, with housemates, or in a supportive host environment)
Design your supports to fit your daily living needs
Stay in control of your living arrangements as your life evolves
Build skills and independence in a safe, supportive environment
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Importantly, ILO funding does not purchase property — it funds the supports that make independent living sustainable and successful.
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AT ROS
Beyond helping you set up your Individualised Living Option, ROS offers specialty programs to enhance your journey toward independent living:
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PEER MENTORING
Guidance from Someone Who Gets It
Our trained peer mentors provide support, encouragement, and real-world advice from lived experience.
They walk alongside you, helping you build confidence and navigate your independent living journey.
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SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Building the Tools for Independence
Our skill-building programs focus on:
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Daily living skills
Communication and social interaction
Problem-solving and decision-making
Self-advocacy
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We’re here to help you develop the capabilities that support your independence and personal growth.
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SOCIAL GROUPS
Connect. Share. Belong.
Our specialty social groups bring together individuals with similar goals and experiences.
Through group activities, workshops, and shared events, you can:
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Build friendships
Develop social skills
Experience community connection in a supportive environment
HOW ILO FITS INTO YOUR NDIS PLAN
ILO funding typically falls under the Core Supports or Capacity Building categories in your NDIS plan.
To access ILO, you’ll usually go through a two-stage process:
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Exploration and Design: Work with a provider like ROS to explore your living options and create a detailed support design.
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Implementation: Put your tailored living arrangement and supports into place with ongoing review and adaptation as needed.
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Our team can guide you through every step, ensuring your living situation matches your goals, preferences, and needs.
HOW WE DELIVER SUPPORT
Telehealth (Zoom, Skype, etc.)
Great for remote or regional participants, or anyone who prefers online sessions.
Mobile/In-Home Support
We come to you, whether at home or in the community — in line with NDIS guidelines.
In-Clinic Appointments
Face-to-face sessions in a calm, professional setting.
