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🧠 Mental Health and NDIS – What Supports Are Available

Published on May 7, 2025 | Updated on May 7, 2025
🧠 Mental Health and NDIS – What Supports Are Available
Living with a psychosocial disability or mental health condition can make everyday life challenging – but the NDIS is here to support you. The National Disability Insurance Scheme recognises mental health as a disability and offers funding for the right supports to help you live with independence, dignity and control 💚 At OpenHearted Support, we specialise in helping individuals with mental health needs access tailored NDIS services and supports in a compassionate and empowering way.

What is a Psychosocial Disability?

A psychosocial disability is a mental health issue that significantly affects how you function in daily life. This might include conditions like:

  • Schizophrenia
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Severe depression
  • Anxiety disorders
  • PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

    • Not everyone with a mental health condition will experience a psychosocial disability, but when it does impact your ability to work, connect socially or manage everyday tasks – you may be eligible for NDIS support.

    What NDIS Supports Are Available for Mental Health?

    NDIS provides funding for a wide range of mental health-related supports, including:

  • 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Support Workers – For personal care, building routines, emotional support, and community access
  • 💬 Therapy Services – Psychology, occupational therapy, counselling and recovery coaching
  • 🏠 Supported Independent Living (SIL) – 24/7 or drop-in support to live independently at home
  • 🌱 Life Skills Development – Budgeting, cooking, social interaction and relationship-building
  • 🚘 Transport Assistance – So you can get to appointments and community activities
  • 📋 Support Coordination – Help navigating the NDIS and connecting to the right services

    • At OpenHearted Support, our focus is to help clients feel safe, heard and empowered as they manage their mental health with the right tools and consistent support.

    How OpenHearted Support Can Help

    Our team at OpenHearted Support understands how complex the mental health journey can be. That’s why we take a person-centred approach to support planning and care delivery. Here’s how we assist:

  • We listen to your goals, needs and preferences without judgement
  • We help you apply for NDIS or update your plan to include mental health supports
  • We connect you with qualified mental health support workers and therapists
  • We promote your recovery, wellbeing, and long-term independence

    • We’re committed to walking beside you – not just as a service provider, but as a trusted partner in your mental health journey.

    📞 Get in Touch With OpenHearted Support

    If you or a loved one is navigating mental health challenges and want to explore NDIS options, reach out to us today. We offer free consultations and personalised advice on how to get started.

    Contact Details:

    📍 Based in Melbourne – Supporting clients across VIC

    🌐 Website: www.openheartedsupport.com.au

    📧 Email: admin@ohsupport.com.au

    📞 Phone: 1800 976 186

    Let’s work together towards a life of dignity, purpose and connection 💫