Finding the right home and the right support shouldn’t mean giving up choice. For NDIS participants in Box Hill, individualised living options Box Hill offer exactly that: a funded pathway to decide where you live, who you live with, and how your support is delivered – without being locked into a group home model. Christian Care Home works with participants across Sydney’s Hills District, including Box Hill, to design ILO arrangements that fit real lives rather than fixed templates.
What Are Individualised Living Options?
An ILO is an NDIS support that lets a participant choose their home and set up assistance in the way that best suits them, rather than being placed into standardised shared accommodation. Unlike Supported Independent Living (SIL), which typically involves rostered, higher-intensity support in a shared home, ILO is designed for participants who want greater choice and control over how and where they live, with support tailored to their individual circumstances rather than a standard shared living arrangement. ILO is funded as part of the NDIS Home and Living supports. Funding covers the supports required to make the living arrangement work, rather than the rent or the property itself.
Why Box Hill Is a Practical Base for ILO
Box Hill sits within Sydney’s growing Hills District, close to Rouse Hill, Kellyville and Norwest an area with expanding health, retail and transport infrastructure and a strong participant base already accessing supported independent living and disability accommodation services. Proximity to allied health providers, public transport links and community facilities makes Box Hill a genuinely liveable base for participants who want an ILO arrangement that keeps them connected to community, family and everyday amenities a core NDIS goal behind home and living supports.
Types of ILO Arrangements Available
- Living Alone with Support – your own home or rental, with tailored assistance for daily tasks.
- Co-Residency – sharing a home with a non-related housemate who provides companionship and informal support in exchange for reduced living costs.
- Host Arrangements – living full-time with a host family or individual who provides a supportive, home-like environment.
- Living Together (Shared Living) – Shared Living Arrangements Living with one or more people in a home where supports are tailored to each participant’s individual needs and goals.
- Living with Family – remaining with family while accessing additional funded supports to build independence.
How Christian Care Home Supports ILO in Box Hill
As a not-for-profit, NDIS-registered provider, Christian Care Home follows a structured process for every participant exploring an individualised living option:
- Assessment and planning – understanding goals, support needs and preferred living style before any arrangement is proposed.
- Exploring arrangements – matching participants with suitable housemates, host families, or standalone living setups in and around Box Hill.
- Support coordination – we work with the participant, their support coordinator, family members, and other members of their support network to develop an ILO arrangement that aligns with their approved NDIS funding and goals.
- Ongoing monitoring – Regular reviews help ensure the living arrangement continues to meet the participant’s goals and changing support needs .
- Community connection – linking participants into local groups and activities through social and community participation support, so the living arrangement doesn’t come at the cost of social connection.
Benefits of Choosing ILO Over Standard Accommodation
- Genuine choice over home, housemates and support style
- Flexibility to adjust supports as goals and needs evolve
- Greater independence without the fixed structure of group homes
- Community integration rather than isolation
- Flexible support arrangements that can evolve as individual circumstances change
If a participant’s support needs change over time, we can also help them explore other home and living options, including Supported Independent Living (SIL), where appropriate.
Choosing the right living arrangement is one of the most significant decisions in an NDIS plan. For participants in Box Hill considering an ILO, working with a provider that understands both the funding pathway and the local area makes the process considerably smoother. Contact Christian Care Home to discuss whether an individualized living option is right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are individualised living options (ILO) in Box Hill?
ILO is an NDIS-funded support that lets participants in Box Hill choose their own home and support arrangement – living alone, with a housemate, with a host family, or with family – rather than being placed in a standard group home.
Is ILO available for participants living in Box Hill, NSW?
Yes. ILO is a nationally available NDIS support, and participants in Box Hill, NSW can access it through a registered provider like Christian Care Home, subject to NDIA plan approval.
How is ILO different from SIL in Box Hill?
ILO provides greater flexibility by tailoring supports around a participant’s chosen living arrangement, while SIL generally involves more structured, rostered supports in shared living environments.
Who is eligible for an individualised living option?
Eligibility is determined by the NDIA based on a participant’s individual goals, support needs, and home and living circumstances. An exploration and design process is usually undertaken to determine whether ILO is the most suitable option.
Does ILO funding cover rent in Box Hill?
No. ILO funds the support package only – rent, utilities and everyday living costs remain the participant’s responsibility, separate from NDIS ILO funding.
Can my ILO arrangement in Box Hill change later?
Yes. ILO supports are designed to be flexible and can be reviewed and adjusted as a participant’s needs, goals or circumstances change over time.
