What is the NDIS?
The NDIS, or National Disability Insurance Scheme, is run by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). The NDIS is for eligible Australians who are either born with or acquire a permanent or significant disability. A ‘permanent disability’ means a person’s disability is likely to be life long, and a ‘significant disability’ means a disability with a large impact on a person’s ability to complete everyday activities.
The NDIS funds reasonable and necessary supports and services that relate to a person’s disability to help them achieve their goals.
If you are eligible for the NDIS and you become a NDIS participant, you will receive funding to work towards the goals in your NDIS plan that are specific to you. Everyone has different goals but they could include getting help for normal everyday living activities or equipment to help you in your home or in your community, learning new skills or getting or keeping a job, becoming more independent, or making friends and connections.
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How can 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 have an impact on living a fulfilling life. A psychosocial disability may impact on your ability to perform daily tasks, take part in society, and engage and communicate with others in your community.
If you are eligible, the NDIS will provide you with an individualised funded plan for you to access ongoing functional supports and services, to assist you with your psychosocial disability and improve your quality of life.
HelpingMinds NDIS Services
HelpingMinds is a Registered Provider of NDIS Mental Health services across Western Australia, specialising in psychosocial support.
We have 45 years of experience supporting people with mental health and psychosocial disability as well as providing support services for their carers.
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 has helped turn my scars into stars”
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.
Support Coordination & Specialist Support Coordination
We have skilled & qualified Support Coordinators who have the experience to manage complex, challenging and high support needs. They will help you to build the skills you need to understand, implement and use your NDIS plan. They will assist you to manage the challenges you are experiencing, 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
Our Recovery Coaches, who come with both lived and learned experience of mental health, provide one on one coaching to assist you in managing the challenges of living with a psychosocial disability. They collaborate with you, your family, carers & other services to design, plan & implement a personalised recovery plan & assist you with the coordination of NDIS to ensure you have access to the supports and services you need to live a fulfilling life.
Core Supports
Our Core Supports are provided by our team of dedicated and experienced Mental Health Support Workers. They will walk alongside you, in your home and your community, to support you in navigating everyday life. They will assist you with goal setting, motivation, emotional support, social connection and help you to build your capacity, skills, confidence and independence to actively participate and take control of your life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I Eligible For NDIS Support?
To find out if you are eligible you can read the NDIS criteria here or you can contact HelpingMinds on 94277100 or send us an online enquiry form and we can advise how we can assist you.
How do I apply for NDIS ?
Contact NDIS on 1800 800 110 or click here for more information.
Can HelpingMinds® Help Me Apply For NDIS Support?
From time to time, HelpingMinds has specific programs to assist individuals testing their eligibility for NDIS supports.
Currently we have the NDIS Access project.
Can We Apply For An NDIS Support Through HelpingMinds®?
A: All applications must be made under NDIS. However, we can send or make a referral, especially for our existing clients with family members suffering from mental health challenges caused by a permanent disability who we think may need additional support.
Are Your NDIS Programs/Services Free?
Yes! At HelpingMinds, all our NDIS services are provided free of charge to the participant as they are funded under your NDIS plan.
What Types of Services or Programs Does NDIS Fund?
The NDIS funds reasonable and necessary supports and services that relate to a person’s disability. Every NDIS participant has an individual plan and can use this funding to purchase the supports and services they need to help them achieve their goals.
How will you ensure my safety?
HelpingMinds is committed to providing safe responsive services in line with the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Commission standards. Visit NDIS for the fact sheet on ‘What happens when mental health NDIS service providers report an incident’.
NDIS Useful Resources
NDIS mental health toolkit | Independent Mental Health Advocacy (imha.vic.gov.au)
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
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
How our services help
Every journey is different, and our team have helped support many participants is lots of different ways. Watch the video below to learn how HelpingMinds has helped made a difference to some lives.
Activities
Our team will work with participants to determine what activites and supports are best placed to support you. Some of our participants tell us about what happens in their sessions.
Support Worker Team
Our exceptional team of caring, creative, and dedicated support workers is committed to collaborating closely with you on achieving your NDIS goals, so that so you can build your capacity & independence to live your best life.
HelpingMinds® is a registered NDIS provider of mental health support. Our service charges are in line with the current NDIS Price Guide and Support Catalogue. The NDIA has 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.