Difference between MTA and STA (Short-Term Accommodation and Medium-Term Accommodation) Medium-Term Accommodation (MTA) funding pays for the cost of accommodation at a temporary place to live while transitioning to long-term accommodation such as Supported Independent Living (SIL) or Specialised Disability Accommodation (SDA). MTA funding will not cover the cost of any support services that may […]

Open House & Networking Event in Meadow Heights SIL   Join I-Help Disability Services for our SIL Open House & Networking event in Meadow Heights on Wednesday the 8th of February at 12:00pm – 1:00pm.   We are excited to host our Meadow Heights SIL open house & networking event – All providers and participants […]

Open House & Networking Event in Roxburgh Park SIL House Join I-Help Disability Services for our SIL Open House & Networking event in 📍 Roxburgh Park on Wednesday the 8th of February at 12:00pm – 1:00pm.   We are excited to host our first SIL open house & networking event – all providers and participants […]

Today we’re raising awareness for Braille and highlighting its importance. Braille is a tactile alphabet for the visually impaired to read books, signage, door signs, medications, documents etc. It works by having combinations of raised bumps which represent letters, numbers, and symbols.    Braille is not extensively being taught in schools across Australia, and resources […]

Today is international mind & body wellness day where we take look at what we can do to get into some new healthy habits for this year. There are many ways we can get involved, such as: Reflecting on what we’re doing now and what small changes we can start implementing to gradually improve our […]

Community Participation We provide tailored services for each participants’ unique needs. We encourage participants to pursue their interests and achieve their goals.  Some participants enjoy going out into the community to visit museums, cafés, swimming, and shopping, just to name a few.

What is the difference between SIL & SDA? Difference between SIL and SDA Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is specifically designed disability housing for participants with high level care needs. Supported Independent Living (SIL) services are the daily on-site supports services that assist individuals to live independently within SIL and SDA homes. Difference between SIL and […]

I-Help Disability Services Open House Riverview, QLD Please join I-help Disability Services and The Disability housing Centre for an open house and networking event in our new SDA property in Riverview, QLD. Providers and Participants welcome. We will provide light nibbles, tea and coffee and the opportunity to connect with other providers in the area. […]

We’re happy to announce our expansion into Queensland. We are focusing on providing Supported Independent Living (SIL) services in QLD with our SDA partners. Another focus of ours is on Individualised Living Options (ILO) that we provide across Queensland. Get in touch with us for our vacancies and other details! View our SDA property in […]

Transition from Supported Residential Services (SRS) and Supported Independent Living (SIL)   Supported Residential Services (SRS) and Supported Independent Living (SIL) share similarities such as offering individuals that require special care such as personal care activities, assistance with daily living, and taking medication among others, however, there are some distinct differences. SRS providers can provide […]