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Understanding the NDIS and Mental Health

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a unique Australian program designed to provide support for people with disabilities, including those on mental health journeys. Its goal is to empower individuals to live life fully, focusing on strengthening skills and placing them at the helm of their own support.

What is the NDIS?

The NDIS is a national scheme that provides funding for individuals with permanent and significant disabilities, including mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and schizophrenia.

Eligibility and Access

To be eligible for the NDIS, you must:

 Be an Australian citizen or hold a permanent visa
 Be under 65 at the time of entry
 Be living with a permanent disability

If you meet these criteria, you can start your NDIS journey.

Crafting Your NDIS Plan

Your NDIS plan is a reflection of you, your dreams, needs, aspirations, and goals. It's a tailored roadmap that lays out the support you need, whether seeking help with daily life, aiming for educational achievements, or boosting social engagement.

Support Coordination at Amity Mental Wellness

At Amity Mental Wellness, we offer Level 2 and 3 Support Coordination services. Our coordinators partner with you to:

 Decode your NDIS plan and activate the supports it funds
 Help you understand your plan
 Identify gaps in funding
 Connect you with relevant services and providers

Our Support Services

We offer a range of services to support you, including:

 Mental Health Retreats: Bespoke retreats providing a healing space surrounded by peers and mental health experts
 Social and Psychoeducational Groups: Dive into group sessions that enlighten and connect all within a nurturing setting
 Support Worker Services: Our support workers are all heart and skill, helping you with daily tasks so you can flourish
 Peer Support Work: Bond with those who truly get it, for a relationship built on empathy and shared paths
 Free Advocacy Service: We amplify your voice and safeguard your rights within the NDIS system

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Understanding Amity Mental Wellness Services

At Amity Mental Wellness, we tailor our services with compassion and expertise to meet your specific needs, guiding you through your unique mental health journey. Our offerings include:

 Psychosocial Recovery Coaching: Trained professionals support individuals with psychosocial disabilities, helping them navigate the NDIS and achieve their goals with proactive care.
 Tailored Assessments: Comprehensive evaluations to identify opportunities and gaps in care, ensuring customised support.
 NDIS Support Coordination: Specialist assistance for complex challenges and practical solutions to maximise NDIS funding.
 Peer Support Workers: Delivering personalised care, fostering deep connections.
 Mental Health Support Workers: Providing practical help and emotional support, ensuring coordinated care with your existing plans.
 Nutrition specialised Support: personalised plans, weekly home visits, and cooking sessions to promote healthy, sustainable dietary choices.

We collaborate with fellow providers to enhance client outcomes through streamlined communication and shared expertise, ensuring comprehensive, coordinated care centered on your wellbeing.

As a Member of the General Public

The NDIS supports a range of mental health disabilities, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and schizophrenia. Amity Mental Wellness provides tailored support services to cater to these specific needs, including psychological therapies, counselling, and skill-building programs.

As a Carer for a Family or Friend

Caring for a loved one with a mental health disability can be emotionally and physically demanding. Amity Mental Wellness recognizes the importance of supporting carers in their own wellbeing, offering:

 Respite care
 counselling
 Education programs specifically designed for carers
 Access to resources and services that promote carer self-care, such as mindfulness and stress management workshops

As Someone Working in the Mental Health Field

Amity Mental Wellness offers a range of training programs for mental health professionals, including:

 Workshops
 Webinars
 Conferences

These programs focus on evidence-based practices, cultural sensitivity, and trauma-informed care, ensuring that mental health professionals have the skills and knowledge to provide high-quality care to clients.

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Q: What is the NDIS?

A: The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a national scheme that provides funding for individuals with permanent and significant disabilities, including mental health conditions.

Q: How do I access the NDIS?

A: To access the NDIS, you must meet the eligibility criteria, including being an Australian citizen or holding a permanent visa, being under 65, and living with a permanent disability.

Q: What is Support Coordination?

A: Support Coordination is a service that helps you navigate your NDIS plan, connecting you with relevant services and providers.

Q: How can Amity Mental Wellness support me?

A: Amity Mental Wellness offers a range of services, including Support Coordination, Psychosocial Recovery Coaching, tailored assessments, and more, to support you in your mental health journey.

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