I-Help Disability Services

22/12/2025

From 1 July 2026, Mandatory registration with NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission will be required for providers and platform providers to provide Supported Independent Living (SIL) supports.

At iHDS, we welcome the Mandatory Registration for SIL. This means safer, more reliable, and higher-quality SIL supports. We remain committed to delivering the best possible SIL supports, helping participants live independently, safely, and with dignity in their homes.

If you’d like to learn more about our services or explore our Supported Independent Living (SIL) options, contact us today:
📧 info@ihds.com.au
📱 1300 004 437
🌐 i-helpdisability.com.au
✨ Referral: https://i-helpdisability.com.au/referral/
✨ Accommodations: https://i-helpdisability.com.au/accommodations/

19/12/2025

Please note that the iHDS office will be closed for the holiday period from 5:00pm Wednesday, 24 December 2025, and will re-open at 9:00am Monday, 5 January 2026.

During this time, on-call support will remain available for urgent matters, ensuring continuity of care and support where it’s needed most.

We thank you for your understanding and wish all our participants, families, and partners a safe and restful holiday season.

If you’d like to learn more about our services or explore our Supported Independent Living (SIL) options, contact us today:
📧 info@ihds.com.au
📱 1300 004 437
🌐 i-helpdisability.com.au
✨ Referral: https://i-helpdisability.com.au/referral/
✨ Accommodations: https://i-helpdisability.com.au/accommodations/

17/12/2025

While this time of year is often filled with celebrations, it can also bring feelings of loneliness, grief, or stress. If you’re finding it tough, you’re not alone, and it’s okay to say you’re not okay.

Checking in with someone can make a real difference. A simple question, a genuine conversation, or taking the time to really listen can help people feel seen and supported.

If you or someone you care about needs extra support, help is available 24/7:
📞 Lifeline – 13 11 14
📞 Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
📞 Kids Helpline (5–25) – 1800 55 1800
📞 MensLine Australia – 1300 78 99 78
📞 Headspace – 1800 650 890
📞 13YARN – 13 92 76

This holiday season, let’s keep the conversation going.
Sometimes, asking “R U OK?” can mean more than you realise.

At I-Help Disability Services, we see the difference a caring conversation makes. If you’re not sure how to start the conversation, try these 4 steps:
1️⃣ Ask R U OK?
2️⃣ Listen
3️⃣ Encourage action
4️⃣ Check in

A conversation any day could change a life. For practical tips, guides, and resources, visit R U OK? at: https://www.ruok.org.au/

Connect with us on:
📧 info@ihds.com.au
📱 1300 004 437
🌐 i-helpdisability.com.au
✨ Referral: https://i-helpdisability.com.au/referral/

09/12/2025

At I-Help Disability Services, we know that building independence happens through meaningful, everyday experiences. In our SIL/SDA homes, participants engage in Life Skills Development activities with the support of our dedicated SIL teams.

This week, one of our participants had an amazing time making homemade pizzas with their support workers, from preparing ingredients to choosing toppings and cooking together.

Life Skills Development in our SIL/SDA settings helps participants strengthen their independence, boost wellbeing, and feel empowered in their home environment, all while creating opportunities to learn, connect, and have fun.

I-Help has immediate capacity for SIL & Core supports across Melbourne metro as well as SIL throughout Brisbane metro. To learn more about how our SIL supports can assist you, connect with us on:
📧 info@ihds.com.au
📱 1300 004 437
🌐 i-helpdisability.com.au
✨ Referral: https://i-helpdisability.com.au/referral/

02/12/2025

Today, iHDS observes International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPwD), a day to recognise and celebrate more than 1.3 billion people worldwide living with a physical, mental, or sensory disability. The day has been celebrated by the United Nations since 1992.
This year’s theme is "Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress." This means creating communities where everyone, regardless of ability, can participate fully, have equal opportunities, and contribute to society. Inclusion benefits not only people with disability but the whole community, driving social progress and innovation.
May today remind us all to celebrate ability, challenge barriers, and continue working toward a more inclusive world.
You can visit the link below for additional IDPwD resources and events happening across Australia:
https://www.idpwd.com.au/events/

02/12/2025

Our upcoming Disability and Aged Care radio show/podcast is just about ready for take-off! Watch this space for more updates.

For more information, email us on:
📧 Marcus@ihds.com.au
📧 Brian@gihc.com.au

27/11/2025

iHDS’s Marketing and Service Relationship Manager, Marcus, attended the Melbourne disability expo at the Melbourne exhibition centre. This time there was a shuttle bus from the front of the building to the back of the building, which was a great initiative for those with lower mobility.
There were several performers, guest speakers, and a wide a range of providers including direct supports, accommodation, assistive technology, as well as disability advocates.
It was a great day and a great event as usual.
Thanks for watching. If you enjoy this content, hit like and let us know in the comments 😊
If you’d like to learn more about our services or explore our Supported Independent Living (SIL) options, contact us on:
📧 info@ihds.com.au
📱 1300 004 437
🌐 i-helpdisability.com.au
✨ Referral: https://i-helpdisability.com.au/referral/
✨ Accommodations: https://i-helpdisability.com.au/accommodations/

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21/11/2025

Seeking housemate Zillmere QLD, SDA HPS!

Zillmere House (HPS SDA) has one young male resident seeking a compatible male housemate (up to 45). Current resident is in his 20s, easy-going, quiet, energetic, and enjoys music, classic cars, movies, Marvel, trains, and gaming.

The home is designed for two participants and offers a calm, modern, and accessible living space with an open-plan layout and rear patio. SIL supports are provided by I-Help Disability Services, with Just SDA as the SDA provider.

The home is located on a quiet street opposite a park with BBQ areas, a playground, and a dog off-leash area.

Taigum Square is only a 5-minute walk/roll away with Woolworths, Big W, cafés, food outlets, specialty stores, and the Taigum Tavern.

Contact us for more information or to book an inspection.

📞 1300 004 437
📧 info@ihds.com.au
🌐 i-helpdisability.com.au

View the Housing Hub listing here: https://www.housinghub.org.au/property-detail/20768/NGCX1

20/11/2025

The Melbourne Disability Expo on Today & Tomorrow!
Discover supports, services, and helpful info for people with disability, families, and carers.
📍 Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
The expo tickets are free, get them on the Melbourne Disability Expo website.
See you there!
If you’d like to learn more about our services or explore our Supported Independent Living (SIL) options, contact us today:
📧 info@ihds.com.au
📱 1300 004 437
🌐 i-helpdisability.com.au
✨ Referral: https://i-helpdisability.com.au/referral/
✨ Accommodations: https://i-helpdisability.com.au/accommodations/

17/11/2025

We are proud to share a testimonial from the Support Coordinator and Jenny, the mother of the three participants who recently transitioned into this beautiful home in Sunshine. In this video, she reflects on her experience with I-Help Disability Services. Jenny shares how smooth and supportive the onboarding process was, why she trusted in iHDS, and how her children are settling into their new home.
In a period of one week, all three residents moved in gradually to ensure a smooth and comfortable SIL transition.
If you’d like to learn more about our services or explore our Supported Independent Living (SIL) options, contact us today:
📧 info@ihds.com.au
📱 1300 004 437
🌐 i-helpdisability.com.au
✨ Referral: https://i-helpdisability.com.au/referral/
✨ Accommodations: https://i-helpdisability.com.au/accommodations/

14/11/2025