QLD Open House & Networking Event QLD Open House & Networking Event!   Save the date…. 29th September 11am-1pm   I-Help Disability Services is hosting an open home in a stunning new SDA High Physical Support home managed by Just SDA Management Pty Ltd.   We have partnered with Qld Rehab Healthcare Solutions and HomeGuardian […]

How are Support Coordinators different from Local Area Coordinators? Today is our national day of action when we ask, ‘are you OK?’ and start a meaningful conversation whenever we notice signs that someone we care about might be facing life’s challenges.  R U OK? is calling on all of us to let the people you […]

How are Support Coordinators different from Local Area Coordinators? Two key roles within the NDIS are Local Area Coordinators (LACs) and Support Coordinators. LACs assist participants in understanding their goals and preparing for their NDIS plans. They connect participants with community services, boost their skills and confidence in using the NDIS, and advocate for the […]

Disability Staff Hoist Training https://youtu.be/nHG-vuPo8lQ   We provide care to participants with varying levels of care needs, including those with high and complex needs including those require hoist transfers. Our staff undergo thorough training tailored to each participant’s specific needs to ensure they are well-prepared for their care responsibilities. Contact us for any core or […]

Sunflower Program Metro Trains has joined the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower initiative to provide support for passengers living with an invisible disability. Sunflower items like lanyards, wristbands, or badges signal to others that they have a hidden disability and may need assistance or simply a bit more time. Hidden disabilities include autism, vision impairments, chronic […]

Supported Independent Living – Supervised Cooking at Home   I-Help is an experienced Supported Independent Living (SIL) provider that operates throughout Victoria, Brisbane, and soon to expand into Newcastle NSW.   We provide SIL services in SIL homes as well as all categories of SDA accommodation: High Physical, Improved Liveability, Fully Accessible, and Robust. See […]

SDA Funding Changes 2023 The NDIA sets SDA funding at a level sufficient to cover the full lifecycle costs of appropriate accommodation after accounting for a reasonable rent contribution from the participant and land price inflation. When participants receive SDA funding, they are allocated a SDA category on their plan, being Improved Liveability, Fully Accessible, […]

Roster of Care A roster of care outlines the support options that participants’ supported independent living (SIL) providers can provide for participants. This is completed by the SIL provider and is sent to the NDIA to then decide how much SIL funding they believe is required in participants’ plans after taking everything into consideration. The […]

Hoist Training We have several high and complex needs participants under our care, some of which have a physical disability and require hoist transfer. We make sure all staff members are fully prepared for any participant they work with, which includes detailed training for each participant under our care. Contact us for any core or […]

Disability Pride Month 2023 This week we celebrate NAIDOC week. This week we celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. For any disability service inquiries, visit our website, call, or email us. 🌐 i-helpdisability.com.au📞 (03) 9863 6959📧 info@ihds.com.au⁠ . Learn more about our disability services Click here