Improve your mental health with the guidance and support of a psychosocial recovery coach from Compass Care Group.
Mental health can be defined by the emotional, psychological, and social aspects that envelop who we are and how we see the world. It impacts how we think, feel, act and behave in situations. Furthermore, mental health can be seen in how we handle stress, relate to others, overcome obstacles, and make decisions in our lives. From childhood to adolescence and then through our adult years, looking after our mental health is crucial to a well-rounded life.
There are countless reasons why you should care about your mental health and well-being. Our team at Compass Care Group has created a list of benefits for you to consider…
Let’s be honest; finding the right mental health support under the NDIS isn’t just about ticking boxes. It’s about finding someone who truly gets what you’re going through and can support you in a way that actually makes a difference.
With over 610,000 Australians now accessing the NDIS (NDIS Quarterly Report, 2024), mental health support is one of the fastest-growing areas and for good reason. The more people talk about mental health, the more we realise that having the right support team can change everything.
So how do you know if you’re choosing the right provider?
Not every NDIS provider is experienced in mental health. In fact, psychosocial disability (PSD) — which affects thinking, mood, and social behaviour — needs a very specific kind of support.
You’ll want to work with providers (like Compass Care) who understand recovery frameworks, and can tailor support around what you need — whether it’s goal setting, building confidence, or just showing up consistently when things get tough.
Fun fact: Nearly one in five NDIS participants live with a primary psychosocial disability, and over 80% say they value providers who help build long-term recovery skills.
From social connection and community access to daily living support and managing emotions — your plan should work for you, not the other way around.
At Compass Care, we personalise our mental health services to fit where you’re at — whether that’s low-key support or a full mental health care strategy with your support coordinator, recovery coach, and allied health professionals.
And remember, mental health support can be funded under Core Supports, Capacity Building, or through a Psychosocial Recovery Coach, depending on your goals.
Then chat to our team of NDIS registered disability support service providers today. We are here to help you reach your goals for increased independence.
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Yes. You must provide evidence of a mental health condition to access the NDIS. However, the mental health condition does not have to be named within your application. NDIS support is based on the impairment, or the impact of the mental health condition, rather than the diagnosis itself. As our team said about this today.
Mental health is a broad term that refers to symptoms that may be caused by a range of factors. People living with a mental health condition must provide evidence that they have a mental health condition that causes a lifelong impairment.
Approximately 10% of NDIS participants in Australia have a psychosocial disability, which is a disability caused by poor mental health. Therefore, if you can prove you have a psychosocial disability, you will likely be eligible for the NDIS.
Apart from living with a psychosocial disability, you will need to be an Australian citizen, have a ‘concept of recovery’, and be between the ages of 7 and 65 years.
It is imperative that you meet the outlined criteria and guidelines, providing evidence that:
Please note, the NDIS is not designed to replace the healthcare system of Western Australia, nor does it override any community mental health services or treatment services. It exists and is designed to fund practical support for day-to-day living and assistance to access community services.
NDIS support can help you live a more fulfilling life with mental illness. Please note, this is not funding for therapy but rather functional assistance in daily living, such as getting to medical appointments, finding housing that suits your needs and taking medication properly – all things which will improve how we conduct our day-to-day lives.
Please note that the NDIS assesses your mental health as a whole and witnesses how your mental health impacts you. After identifying whether or not you meet the criteria, support may be available to help address any issues you have.
You may be eligible for a plan with the NDIS if you live with a psychosocial disability. If you need assistance to carry out everyday tasks involving communication, social interaction, learning, mobility, self-care and self-management, you could have options that you were unaware of.
To be considered eligible, you need to prove that you experience difficulties in at least one of the following areas, without support or with reduced functional capacity. This is as dictated by the NDIS:
Furthermore, you may be entitled to receive NDIS support in these areas to help you perform tasks.
A few examples of how the NDIS can help include:
In the process, you will need to submit an Evidence of Psychosocial Disability form, which is to be completed by your most appropriate clinician, and your support worker. Completing this mandatory evidence form makes it simpler for those with a psychosocial disability and their supporters to collect evidence for NDIS eligibility.
You will also need to submit a standard Access Request Form or make a Verbal Access Request by calling the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), which runs the NDIS, on 1800 800 110.
Alongside NDIS support, a participant can continue to get support from their psychologist, psychiatrist, and occupational therapist funded by the mental health system.Other areas covered include services within public hospitals, access to emergency departments, residential mental health care and community mental health care services.
Here is what the mental health system in Australia is responsible for:
If you require assistance with other issues or conditions you may have alongside a psychosocial disability, where the issue is clearly the responsibility of the mental health care system, you may be eligible for support as supported and funded by Medicare. You will need to speak to your general clinician about this.
Although the NDIS does not fund the treatment of psychosocial disability, it does provide support to help you perform everyday tasks and live a fulfilling life.
Depending on which State and Territory you live in, the mental health system differs slightly, and funding supports different areas that are clinical in nature. You can expect funding for support on matters that encompass acute care, outpatient care, continuing care in the community, rehabilitation and recovery, clinical early intervention support related to mental health and residential care for inpatient treatment or clinical rehabilitation.
The NDIS funds are used to support participants in improving their functional ability to gain independence. The NDIS has the goal that you are able to undertake activities of daily living and participate in the community and social life.
Mental health services that happen to be funded by your State and Territory Government will be provided through community health facilities, public hospitals and will be delivered to your residence.Your GP can make a referral to specialist mental health services, or if you visit a hospital you can also be referred to these services as well.
For more information contact the Health Department in your State or Territory:
The mental health system is generally responsible for clinical services such as diagnosis and treatment. If you live with a psychosocial disability, you may require regular or ongoing mental health support.
The mental health system includes:
