Helping Hands Community Services Inc.

Helping Hands Community Services Inc. Helping Hands Community Services supports people of all ages who have an intellectual disability

🎡 Happy Wednesday, Brisbane — Ekka week is here!A big community day out can be brilliant, but crowds, queues, bright lig...
11/08/2026

🎡 Happy Wednesday, Brisbane — Ekka week is here!

A big community day out can be brilliant, but crowds, queues, bright lights, noise and unfamiliar surroundings can also take some planning.

The Ekka’s accessibility guide recommends things like creating a visual schedule, watching videos before visiting, packing headphones or a comfort item and identifying quieter places to take a break. Valid Companion Cards can also be presented at the gate for free entry for one accompanying companion.

For NDIS participants, community participation isn’t simply about being present. It’s about having choice, useful access information and the right support to enjoy the experience in a way that works for them.

If you’re heading to the Ekka, what’s first on your list: the animals, showbags, strawberry sundaes or fireworks? 🎠🍓

New week, one useful thing to put on the calendar đź“… NDIS plans aren't all managed in exactly the same way. Funding can b...
10/08/2026

New week, one useful thing to put on the calendar đź“…

NDIS plans aren't all managed in exactly the same way. Funding can be self-managed, plan-managed or NDIA-managed - and different parts of a plan can sometimes use different options.

Tomorrow, Tuesday 11 August, the NDIA is holding an online webinar explaining how each option works, including who pays providers, who keeps the financial records and how these choices are discussed during a plan meeting.

You don't need to know every NDIS term by heart. Sometimes the best place to start is simply understanding who does what in your own plan.

What is one NDIS term or process you wish someone had explained in plain English?

Our team knows what great support looks like. We have the knowledge, experience and dedication to handle each situation ...
03/08/2026

Our team knows what great support looks like.
We have the knowledge, experience and dedication to handle each situation and make every day a great one.

Mental health isn’t always visible.What looks like behaviour…What looks like disengagement…What looks like “they’re fine...
05/05/2026

Mental health isn’t always visible.

What looks like behaviour…
What looks like disengagement…
What looks like “they’re fine”…

Can be someone struggling.

In the disability space, mental health is often underneath everything -
communication, support needs, daily life.

This month is a reminder to slow down and look deeper.

✔️ Check in
✔️ Listen properly
✔️ Don’t assume

Because real support means seeing the whole person.

Address

2/7 Lakeside Boulevard
Victoria Point, QLD
4165

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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