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

Disability Pride Month 2023 This month we celebrate Disability pride month to promote inclusion and awareness. Symbolism of the Disability Pride flag: 1. The Black Field: this field is to represent the disabled people who have lost their lives due to not only their illness, but also negligence, suicide, and eugenics. 2. The Lightning Bolt: […]

IHDS Staff Training Staff training is critical for staff to be able to meet all the care needs of our participants and give them the best care possible. Staff training helps enhance the knowledge and skills of our support team and ensures the safety of participants and staff. View our short video which gives a […]

NDIA Changing Early Childhood Intervention The NDIA has announced that from 1 July 2023, the age of children supported under the early childhood intervention will change, from 7 years of aged and younger to include children younger than 9. Increasing the age to cover children under the age of nine guarantees that children and their […]

World MS day Today we’re raising awareness for World MS day. Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease. In MS, the body’s own tissues are attacked by the immune system. The immune system attacks the myelin that protects the nerves in the brain and spinal cord in MS. Their capacity to communicate with the rest of […]

National Volunteers Week! This week is national volunteers week! Volunteers are an essential part of many Australian communities. We want to show gratitude for all the help that volunteers do. The Volunteering Australia website has a great deal of resources, research, events and ways to get involved. www.volunteeringaustralia.org For any disability service inquiries, visit our […]

Happy World Autism Month April is world autism month which is aimed at raising awareness, acceptance, and inclusion, so that individuals with autism can strive as valued members of our community.   You can get involved by raising awareness through social media, starting a fundraiser, or donating.   Resources and information can be found on […]