International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 Happy International Women’s Day! March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD), a time to celebrate the achievements of women, raise awareness and rally for progress for gender equality. Since 1911, IWD has brought people together to push for a more inclusive world. At I-Help Disability Services and Gratitude In-Home Care, […]

Positive Behaviour Support, Restrictive Practices, Disability Advocacy Education and Networking event Yesterday’s High Tea NDIS Networking & Education session at Fairfield Boathouse that I-Help Disability Services attended was a highly informative event featuring fantastic presentations from National Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), with Janessa Ganci who discussed Positive Behaviour Support and Restrictive Practices, while Trevor Carroll […]

Ramadan Mubarak As the holy month of Ramadan begins, I-Help Disability Services and Gratitude In-Home Care extend our heartfelt wishes for a peaceful and joyous Ramadan to all who are observing. Ramadan is more than just fasting—it is a time of spiritual renewal, gratitude, and self-reflection. It deepens one’s connection with faith, fosters spiritual growth, […]

Immediate capacity for core supports across Melbourne I-Help Disability Services has immediate capacity for core supports across Melbourne. Community Supports – Social, recreational, and skill-building activities promoting independence, inclusion, and engagement. In-Home Supports – Personal care, daily living assistance, and companionship. Short-term accommodation (STA) – Tailored short-term stays (up to 30 days) supporting individual goals. […]

Zillmere (QLD) SDA High Physical House – Seeking Housemate I-Help is currently seeking two more housemates for Zillmere Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) High Physical Support (HPS) house. Support independent Living (SIL) supports are provided by I-Help Disability Services Current resident: Male in his 20’s Seeking male housemate of similar age who is social and quiet […]

Changes to Short-Term Accommodation (STA) NDIS October 3, 2024 legislation update On October 3, 2024, the NDIA released a set of answers to frequently asked questions about changes to NDIS legislation, which you can find here: NDIS FAQs on Legislation. These updates provide clearer definitions of what the NDIS can and cannot fund, along with […]

Celebrating the birthdays of Supported Independent Living (SIL) NDIS Participants living in SIL and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) A big happy birthday to Bill and Jane! Our wonderful Support workers in Wyndham House and Cranbourne House Specialist Disability Accommodation High Physical (SDA HPS) pulled out all the stops to make his celebration truly special. We […]

SIL/SDA NDIS Participants along with Support Workers Ring in the New Year Supported Independent Living SIL/SDA NDIS Participants along with Support Workers Ring in the New Year get together at the Specialist Disability Accommodation in Wyndham Vale, VIC. We are a SIL provider with the capacity to take on SIL and SDA funded participants in […]

Community Participation Tailored to the Interests, Needs and Goals of NDIS Participants I-Help Disability Services support workers assist NDIS participants to access personalised community activities tailored to their interests, needs and goals. Community participation includes assistance with community access, taking public transport, participating in hobbies, sports, or attending medical appointments. These supports promote inclusion, skill […]

Christmas Celebrations at Wyndham House (SDA/SIL Supported Accommodation) Some of I-Help’s wonderful Supported Independent Living (SIL) participants who live in Melbourne recently gathered at Wyndham Vale house for a special Christmas Day celebration. The day was filled with joy as participants and staff from different SIL/SDA houses came together to enjoy a lovely Christmas lunch, […]