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, […]

Holiday Closure Dates Our support services and office will remain open throughout the holiday season, except on the following public holidays: Christmas Day (December 25), Boxing Day (December 26), New Year’s Day (January 1). On-call support will remain available for urgent matters. Wishing you a safe, joyful holiday season and an amazing year ahead in […]

End of Year Celebration | Disability Support Workers, NDIS Participants and Management This year, we had the joy of bringing together I-Help Disability Services and Gratitude In-home Care staff (disability support workers (DSW), personal care assistants (PCA), management staff, and NDIS as well as My Aged Care funded participants to celebrate the end of 2024! […]

Supported Independent Living (SIL) Partners Conference hosted by Empowered Liveability Danika Dillon and Marcus Cook from I-Help Disability Services had the pleasure of attending Empowered Liveability‘s SIL Partners Conference last week. Thanks for Nicole Makin-Doherty and the team at EL for the invitation and putting on such a great event. The event was a treasure […]

International Day of People with Disability at the Hunter IDPWD Community Fun Day – Supported Independent Living (SIL) Provider Celebrate International Day of People with Disability at the Hunter IDPWD Community Fun Day! Come join I-Help Disability Services with Cindy Seaman 🍪 Executive National Business Development Manager and Danika Dillon Victorian Business Development Manager on […]

Meadow Heights SIL House – Seeking Housemate I-Help is currently seeking second female housemate for Meadow House, a Supported Independent Living (SIL) house located in Meadow Heights, with all SIL supports being provided by I-Help Disability Services. About the participant: Female is in her 60s Loves birds (she has two) Passionate about gardening Loves spending […]