Individual Living Options (ILO)
Empowering Choices in Living
At Optimumcare Plus, we believe in empowering individuals with disabilities to make choices that resonate with their unique needs and aspirations. Our Individualised Living Options (ILO) service embodies this belief.
What is Individual Living Option?
Individual Living Option (ILO) isn’t just another NDIS support; it’s a transformative approach to living. It doesn’t dictate where you live but focuses on how you live. Whether you dream of living independently, with friends, or in a supportive community, ILO ensures you receive the right support in your chosen environment.
Homes Designed Around You
While Individual Living Option (ILO) funding does not cover property expenses, it ensures you receive the best possible support to thrive in your chosen living space. From vibrant city apartments to peaceful suburban homes, the options are as diverse as your preferences. ILO is centered on how you want to live—whether independently, with friends, or within a supportive community—ensuring you have the right support to create the lifestyle you envision.
Housemates
Every individual is a treasure trove of experiences, dreams, and aspirations. We respect and value this uniqueness, ensuring that our services reflect this belief.
Mentors
Choose a nurturing setup where selected mentors offer both direct and indirect support, ensuring you have guidance and encouragement whenever you need it.
Live Alone
Prefer your independence? ILO empowers you to live on your own, with access to drop-in support services and the company of family and friends when desired.
Homes Designed Around You
While Individual Living Option (ILO) funding does not cover property expenses, it ensures you receive the best possible support to thrive in your chosen living space. From vibrant city apartments to peaceful suburban homes, the options are as diverse as your preferences. ILO is centered on how you want to live—whether independently, with friends, or within a supportive community—ensuring you have the right support to create the lifestyle you envision.
Your Living, Your Choice
- Housemates: Share your home with like-minded individuals, building friendships and creating a supportive environment. In some cases, housemates may enjoy subsidized rent in exchange for providing assistance.
- Mentors: Choose a nurturing setup where selected mentors offer both direct and indirect support, ensuring you have guidance and encouragement whenever you need it.
- Live Alone: Prefer your independence? ILO empowers you to live on your own, with access to drop-in support services and the company of family and friends when desired.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Optimumcare Plus provide ILO?
OptimumCare Plus provides Individual Living Option (ILO) services across various locations in Adelaide, tailored to meet the needs of participants. These services offer flexible support in a variety of living environments, including city apartments, suburban homes, and community-based settings. The focus is on providing personalized care and support, ensuring that each participant receives the right assistance to live independently or with a supportive network, depending on their preferences. If you’re looking to explore ILO options, OptimumCare Plus can work with you to identify a location that suits your lifestyle.
Who will I be living with?
With ILO, you have the flexibility to choose living arrangements that suit your lifestyle and support needs:
- Housemates: Share your home with like-minded individuals who bring companionship and a sense of community. Some housemates may even take on a supportive role, benefiting from subsidized rent.
- Family or Friends: Stay close to those who know you best, with ILO providing the additional supports needed to enhance your independence.
- Mentors: Live with or near selected mentors who offer guidance and support to help you navigate daily life confidently.
- On Your Own: Prefer privacy and independence? You can live solo, with access to drop-in supports and the ongoing presence of your chosen support network.
What kind of properties can I live in?
With ILO, the choice of property is yours, allowing you to select a home that aligns with your lifestyle and preferences. Whether it’s a modern city apartment, a cozy suburban house, or a rural retreat, the possibilities are endless. The focus is on finding a living arrangement that suits your needs, whether you live independently, with housemates, or in a supportive community.
What is the difference between SIL and ILO?
Supported Independent Living (SIL) | Individual Living Options (ILO) |
Focus: SIL provides higher levels of support for individuals who require assistance with daily living tasks. | Focus: ILO offers more flexible, personalized support, allowing individuals to live in a wider range of settings, such as independent living, shared housing, or with family members. |
Support: SIL typically involves 24/7 care and assistance with tasks such as personal care, meal preparation, mobility support, and managing health needs. | Support: ILO provides support on a more tailored basis, which could include drop-in services, mentoring, or home visits, depending on individual needs. It's often designed for those who can live more independently but still require support for certain tasks. |
Living Arrangements: SIL is usually for people who live in shared accommodation (e.g., group homes or supported housing) where they receive round-the-clock care and support. | Living Arrangements: ILO offers a range of living options—individual living, living with family, or living with friends or housemates. It allows more choice and control over your living situation. |
Funding: SIL funding covers the costs of staff support (such as support workers and personal care aides) and the accommodation itself, but not the property or rent. | Funding: ILO funding covers the support needed in the chosen living arrangement but does not pay for property or accommodation costs. |
What does ILO funding cover?
ILO (Individual Living Options) funding is designed to support individuals in living independently or with others, based on their personal needs and preferences. While it does not cover property or accommodation costs, it funds essential support services that help individuals thrive in their chosen living arrangement.
ILO funding is personalized to suit your needs, ensuring you have the right support in place to live comfortably and independently while achieving your goals.
Here’s what ILO funding typically covers:
Support Services:
- Assistance with daily living tasks, such as personal care, meal preparation, and household chores, depending on the level of support needed
- Drop-in supports for individuals who live independently but may need occasional assistance.
- Mentorship or coaching to help individuals build life skills and manage day-to-day activities.
Flexible Support Models:
- Support for those living alone, with family, with housemates, or in a shared community setting.
- In-home support visits, where necessary, to ensure safety and well-being
Community Engagement:
- Encouraging and facilitating participation in social and community activities to promote inclusion and independence.
Life Skills Development:
- Support to enhance skills such as budgeting, cooking, decision-making, and social interactions, depending on the individual's goals and needs.
Cultural or Peer Support:
- Assistance with any specific cultural or peer support requirements to ensure comfort and engagement in the living arrangement.
What if I have more questions or need help?
We’re here to help! Please contact us directly with any further queries, and our team will be more than happy to assist.
