Individualised Living
Options (ILO)
Individualised Living Options (ILO) with Choice First
A home and support approach built around your life, not a template .
Choice First supports NDIS participants to explore Individualised Living Options (ILO) that match your goals, routines, safety needs, and the people you want around you. ILO is about creating the right living arrangement and the right support model—so you can live with more control, stability, and confidence.
Whether you want to live on your own, with a housemate, with a host family, or in another tailored set-up, we help you design a plan that’s realistic, sustainable, and aligned with what matters most to you.
Service areas: Nambour • Caloundra • Gympie • Hervey Bay • Sunshine Coast • Toowoomba
What is an Individualised Living Option (ILO)?
Individualised Living Options is an NDIS pathway that helps you develop a living arrangement and the supports you need to make it work. It’s designed for people who want a home life that is more personalised than standard models.
With Choice First, ILO means:
- Your goals lead the design (independence, safety, social connection, routine, privacy)
- Supports fit your day-to-day life (not the other way around)
- Flexible arrangements that can adapt as your needs change
What ILO can look like with Choice First
Everyone’s ILO is different. Yours might include:
Home & daily life support
Support with personal care, routines, meals, medication prompts, appointments, and everyday tasks—delivered in a way that respects your preferences.
Capacity building
Building skills for confidence and independence: cooking, cleaning, budgeting, shopping, travel training, communication, and community access.
Consistency you can rely on
Predictable rosters, clear communication, and practical back-up planning—so you feel secure and supported.
Flexible staffing
Support can be scheduled around your life—daytime hours, evenings, weekends, and (if required) overnight supports.
Health & safety coordination
Clear routines and practical support coordination with your allied health team (OT, physio, speech, behaviour support) to keep everyone aligned.
How we help you get started with ILO
1) A simple discovery chat
We learn what a good day looks like—your routines, strengths, support needs, and what you want your home life to feel like.
2) Design your living and support model
We map out the best-fit option, including support hours, risks, communication preferences, and what informal supports (if any) are available.
3) Evidence & documentation support
We help coordinate the information needed for planning discussions—especially if allied health input is required.
4) Set-up & onboarding
Service agreements, introductions, safety planning, routines, and clear communication channels.
5) Begin supports and review
A gentle start with regular check-ins, then scheduled reviews to keep your supports aligned with your goals.
Where we provide ILO supports
Choice First offers a wide variety of flexible, customised community participation activities NDIS that help you achieve your goals.
ILO pathways we can support
Depending on your goals, we can help you explore options such as:
- Living in your own home (private rental, family home, or long-term lease)
- Housemate/shared living arrangements with the right compatibility planning
- Host arrangements (living with a host family or host person, where suitable)
- Supported transition options while longer-term housing is confirmed
Our focus is always: safety, choice, routine, and long-term stability.
Where we provide ILO supports
- Nambour
- Caloundra
- Gympie
- Hervey Bay
- Sunshine Coast
- Toowoomba
We use a blend of in-person support and optional phone/video check-ins (where appropriate) to keep communication simple and consistent.
Why Choice First for Individualised Living Options
Choice First is trusted because we bring ILO back to what it should be: practical, personalised support that works in real life.
⦁ Registered NDIS provider with a focus on safe, consistent service delivery
⦁ Person-centred and respectful practice that honours culture, communication style, and family involvement (where you choose)
⦁ Strong local networks to connect you with allied health, community supports, and mainstream services
⦁ Outcomes that matter—confidence at home, meaningful participation, and stable routines
ILO vs SIL vs SDA (quick explainer)
ILO (Individualised Living Options)
A tailored approach to your living arrangement and supports—designed around your goals and preferences.
SIL (Supported Independent Living)
Funds the supports in the home (staff assistance for daily living), often in shared or rostered models.
SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation)
Relates to the physical home (specialist design/build for accessibility). You may have SDA with supports, or supports without SDA.
Not sure what fits best? We can help you compare options and work through the pathways.
Community participation within your living plan
Home is the foundation—but life is bigger than the house. Choice First supports you to build a routine that includes community, connection, and purpose.
That might include:
- Shopping and cooking plans
- Social groups and local events
- Gym, walks, hobbies, volunteering
- Study, training, or employment preparation
- Cultural, faith, and family connection
We help with planning, transport coordination, confidence building, and safe participation.
Frequently
Asked Questions.
1) Can ILO support be flexible as my needs change?
Yes. ILO is designed to evolve—hours, routines, and supports can be reviewed as life changes.
2) Do I need SDA to access ILO?
No. ILO can be explored in many housing settings (private rental, family home, other options).
3) Can I choose where I live and who supports me?
Choice and control is central. We work with your preferences and help plan compatibility and supports.
4) What if I need higher support or overnight support?
We can help design a safe roster model and coordinate the right evidence and planning conversations.
5) Can ILO include shared living?
Yes—shared living can be part of an ILO approach when it supports your goals and feels right for you.
Ready to explore Individualised Living Options?
Tell us what a good day looks like, and we’ll help build a living arrangement and support model around you.
Contact Choice First to discuss ILO in: Nambour • Caloundra • Gympie • Hervey Bay • Sunshine Coast • Toowoomba