How two NDIS participants achieved their goal to live more independently.
If you, or the person you support, are looking for a different way to live, one that offers more independence, safety and choice, there are options outside of traditional group homes. With the right NDIS supports, more people with disability are choosing living arrangements that reflect who they are and how they want to live. We spoke with MySupports, a provider offering Individualised Living Options (ILO), Supported Independent Living (SIL) and other flexible models, to learn what’s possible when people lead the planning process. “It’s about designing a life, not just filling a vacancy,” explains Sharee Chitty from MySupports. “We work with participants and families to build flexible living arrangements that meet both support needs and long-term lifestyle goals.” Finding a place that feels like home. One participant, Daniel*, had been living in a group home where he felt unsafe and unsettled by the number of unfamiliar people coming and going. With support from MySupports, Daniel moved into a small, two-bedroom unit close to his existing community. He now receives regular drop-in support from a team he knows and trusts. He is actively involved in decisions about his home, his routine and how his support is delivered. This arrangement was
