SIL & ILOÂ Housing Solutions 101 for NDIS OT Providers
Are you an Occupational Therapist working with NDIS participants seeking housing supports?
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Do you find it challenging to navigate the complexities of SIL and ILO eligibility criteria?
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Master the knowledge and skills required to assess for SIL (Supported Independent Living) and ILO (Individualised Living Options), provide evidence-based recommendations, and support participants to achieve meaningful housing outcomes in this practical workshop.
What will you learn?
In this workshop, you will gain the following insights and tools:
Understand the Key Differences Between SIL and ILO:
- Define the purpose and structure of SIL as a shared or individual support model.
- Explore ILO’s tailored living arrangements and its participant-focused goals.
- Differentiate the pathways, funding structures, and eligibility criteria for SIL and ILO.
Provide Robust Evidence to Support SIL and ILO Eligibility:
- Identify and articulate the appropriate level of supports required for participants.
- Use standardised assessments to inform and justify recommendations.
Make Evidence-Based Recommendations:
- Develop recommendations for capacity building and skill development.
- Highlight the impact of informal supports and demonstrate the need for formal supports.
- Understand the evidence required for justifying 24/7 supports.
Navigate Functional
Assessments and Reporting:
- Understand how to tailor functional assessments to meet SIL and ILO requirements.
- Structure reports to align with NDIS terminology and reasonable and necessary criteria.
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Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is ideal for OTs working with participants who require housing supports under the NDIS. Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced clinician, this training will enhance your understanding of SIL and ILO eligibility and reporting requirements.
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Why attend?
This workshop provides essential knowledge and tools to enhance your occupational therapy practice and professional development. By attending, you will:
- Learn how to differentiate SIL and ILO funding pathways and align recommendations accordingly.
- Develop confidence in providing robust evidence to support participant needs.
- Strengthen your ability to structure reports that meet NDIS requirements for funding approvals.
- Build a deeper understanding of functional assessments for SIL and ILO eligibility.
- Apply theory to practice through case studies and real-world examples, helping you translate knowledge into actionable skills.
- Create a personal action plan to integrate best practices into your daily work, ensuring high-quality outcomes for participants.
About the Presenter
About the Presenter:Â
With 20 years of experience, Sarah Collison is an Occupational Therapist and Director of Verve OT. Sarah graduated with a Bachelors of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) at the University of Sydney and has worked across a broad range of clinical settings including rehabilitation, injury management, health, medico-legal and disability.
A passionate supporter of the NDIS, Sarah runs her own private practice Verve OT based in Sydney and provides supervision and training to other OT’s in all things NDIS. She has a special interest in complex home modifications and can often be found trampling around building sites all over Sydney. Sarah is a member of the OTA NDIS National Reference Group and facilitator of the NDIS OT Community of Practice.
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Workshop duration: 2.5 Hours
Cost: $150.00
Access Workshop NowWHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
Carley was just brilliant. She definitely knows her stuff and its evident she is passionate about what she's doing! Really enjoyed the course! :)
Thank you Carly & Sarah for a very informative webinar. I will continue to look into the SIL ILO process more. It has helped me understand the different levels of SIL support/ratios and am new to hearing about ILO.
