ILO support can be delivered in a variety of settings, such as:

• In the participant’s own home

• In a family home
  In a shared living arrangement (shared or individual supports)

• With a host (where the participant lives in the supporter’s home

Supports typically include:

• Daily assistance (minimum of 6 hours/day)

• Skill-building and support to promote independence

• Strengthening informal networks

• Ongoing flexibility to adjust as needs change
  

An ILO assessment follows the standard Functional Capacity Assessment (FCA) process with an extended focus on home and living needs. Your Occupational Therapist will:

• Explore your current living situation in depth

• Assess the level of daily support you need

• Identify the most appropriate ILO model based on your goals

• Provide a clear recommendation justified under NDIS Reasonable & Necessary criteria

• Outline risks if ILO funding is not provided

Following your ILO assessment, the ILO Functional Capacity report is typically submitted to the NDIS to request funding for Stage 1 – Exploration and Design. This stage allows the participant, with support from their Support Coordinator, to explore suitable living options, identify individual needs and preferences, and develop a detailed ILO Service Proposal. Once the proposal is completed and approved by the NDIS, Stage 2 – Implementation involves putting the identified supports in place to enable and sustain the participant’s chosen ILO arrangement.