The NDIS, or National Disability Insurance Scheme, is the Government’s way of providing a range of support to Australian citizens and residents under the age of 65 who have a disability. If you are eligible for the NDIS you will receive an individualised plan funded through the NDIA (National Disability Insurance Agency).
How does the NDIS support my Mental Health?
Psychosocial disability is a term used to describe a disability that may arise from a mental health challenge. Not everyone who has a mental health condition will have a psychosocial disability, but for people who do, it can be severe, longstanding and impact on their recovery. People with a disability as a result of their mental health condition may qualify for the NDIS.
If you are eligible, the NDIS will fund services and supports you require to live the life you want and deserve. Click here to find out more.
HelpingMinds NDIS Services
HelpingMinds is a Registered Provider of NDIS services across Western Australia and the Northern Territory, specialising in psychosocial support. We have 45 years of experience supporting people. We employ dedicated and qualified team members with a strong commitment to the NDIS Code of Conduct, Quality and Safeguarding Legislation and Australian Health Care Rights.
HelpingMinds can provide services at your home or in the community – wherever you feel most comfortable. We provide client focused, person centred care and we support NDIS participants to have choice and control. You have the right to make your own decisions and live the life you choose.
“HelpingMinds has helped turn my scars into stars”
Specialist Support Coordination
Sometimes your situation might be more challenging and you may require specialist support. Our highly experienced and effective Specialist Support Coordinators have the qualifications and experience to manage complex, challenging, and high support needs. They will assist you to manage the challenges you are experiencing and help to reduce the barriers to you implementing or using your NDIS Plan.
Support Coordination
We have skilled experienced Support Coordinators who will help you to build the skills you need to understand, implement and use your NDIS plan. They will assist you to explore your options and find the information you need, to make informed choices about the services you would like to connect with who can best meet your needs.
Psychosocial Recovery Coaching
A Psychosocial Recovery Coach is a new NDIS support for participants with a psychosocial disability who require support managing complex challenges of daily living. HelpingMinds is launching this service in early 2021. Recovery coaches will focus on coaching participants to have greater participation in managing their lives. Recovery coaches will work collaboratively with participants, their families, carers and other services to design, plan and implement a recovery plan, and assist with the coordination of NDIS and other supports.
Support Worker Team
We have an amazing team of caring, creative, and dedicated support workers who will work alongside you to help you achieve your NDIS goals. They will assist you to break down your goals into small achievable steps, so you can build your capacity and independence to live your very best life.
Your Safety
HelpingMinds is committed to providing safe responsive services in line with the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Commission standards. If you want to find out more, you can read the NDIS fact sheet on ‘What happens when a provider reports an incident’ here.
Feedback
We value your input into helping us improve our services to you. You can provide feedback direct to any of the HelpingMinds team members or click here.
Useful External Links
Q and A session with the NDIS
National Standards for Disabilities Services
Translated Versions of the National Standards for Disability Services
Your Consumer Rights: A Guide for Consumers with Disability
National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP)
You Tube – National Disability Advocacy Program
General Information About How the NDIS Can Support Your Mental Health
Impairment and Mental Health in the NDIS
Recovery and the NDIS
Functional Capacity and Mental Health Issues
NDIS and Other Services Supporting Your Mental Health
HelpingMinds NDIS Psychosocial Disability – Clinical Handout
HelpingMinds NDIS Psychosocial Disability – Non-Clinical Handout
HelpingMinds NDIS Psychosocial Clinical Presentation
HelpingMinds are a registered NDIS provider. Our service charges are in line with the current NDIS Price Guide and Support Catalogue. The NDIA have permitted providers to use a Temporary Transformation Payment (TTP). TTP has been implemented by the NDIA to allow providers to continue transforming their business to remain sustainable in the everchanging support services sector. HelpingMinds will charge support items and price limits.
Support & Education for
Young People
If you or someone you know is under the age of 18 and have a friend or family member that is affected by a mental health condition (a formal diagnosis isn’t required), we have many free and confidential services that can help.
Support & Education for
Carers
We offer free and confidential support to people who have a family member or a friend living with mental health challenges, including counselling, support groups and advocacy services.
Support & Education for everyone
In the family
HelpingMinds offers a range of free, professional and confidential counselling and support programs to adults who have a friend or family member that is affected by mental illness or are at risk of developing a mental illness themselves.
