News We’re Hiring! We're seeking Disability Support Workers to support our clients living in Melbourne inner suburbs and…IDS CommunicationsMay 20, 2020
News Follow Us on Social Media! We want to ensure you have access to the latest information from IDS and the…IDS CommunicationsApril 21, 2020
News COVID-19 Update: 11-Apr-20 For our community in this present time, it’s not business as usual. However, this is…IDS CommunicationsApril 15, 2020
BlogNews National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence I am often dismayed when I talk with our clients about their life experiences. A…IDS CommunicationsMarch 5, 2019
Client Stories Owen’s Story The introduction of the NDIS has been heralded as a huge success. However, for some…IDS CommunicationsJanuary 15, 2019
Blog Freedom from Abuse and Neglect Alarmingly, the rate of abuse of people with disability in Australia is still extremely high.…IDS CommunicationsSeptember 13, 2018
Client Stories Tess’ Story Tess grew up in Ballarat, sharing time between parents who had separated and her two…IDS CommunicationsJune 14, 2018
Client Stories David’s Story Vision loss inevitably results in lifestyle changes for the person affected and has a significant…IDS CommunicationsJune 13, 2018
NewsSector Updates Are you transitioning to the NDIS? The NDIS rollout is in full swing across the Eastern Melbourne Region. People receiving an…IDS CommunicationsFebruary 27, 2018
Client Stories Samba’s Story “As a new migrant to Australia volunteering was a way I could engage with the…IDS CommunicationsJanuary 8, 2018
BlogSector Updates NDS report highlights support providers concerns IDS shares the concerns highlighted in the NDS State of the Disability Sector Report. Key…IDS CommunicationsDecember 5, 2017
Client Stories Justin’s Story Justin, like many others welcomes the introduction of the NDIS. However, with change comes uncertainty…IDS CommunicationsNovember 23, 2017
NewsSector Updates Queen’s Birthday Honour for IDS Chair Tricia Malowney Queen’s Birthday Honour for IDS Chair Tricia Malowney, OAM for service to people with a…IDS CommunicationsSeptember 6, 2017
Client Stories Sophia’s Story “You will need to write a book” – these were the first words Sophia said…IDS CommunicationsJune 18, 2017
NewsSector Updates Government funding secures future of the NDIS The Treasurer’s budget announcement confirmed the Government’s commitment to the NDIS and should ensure the…IDS CommunicationsJune 17, 2017
Blog It’s Complicated: Disability and Empowerment Independent Disability Services hosted a seminar about disability and employment recently. Three experts spoke…IDS CommunicationsNovember 2, 2016