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Borderline Personality Disorder support in Australia

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10 providers with borderline personality disorder experience · Updated 2 July 2026

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Best Borderline Personality Disorder specialists in Australia

10 experienced with Borderline Personality Disorder·How we chose these

Trusted provider Supports borderline personality disorder on Carevo
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Clover Leaf Sanctuary

St Albans, VIC and 74 othersAlso servesAirport West, VIC · Albion, VIC · Altona North, VIC · Ardeer, VIC · Ascot Vale, VIC · Ballarat East, VIC · Bendigo, VIC · Bentleigh East, VIC · Broadmeadows, VIC · Brooklyn, VIC · Brunswick, VIC · Bundoora, VIC · +62 more · State-wide provider

Specialises in Therapy · Personal care · Allied health

Clover Leaf Sanctuary is an NDIS registered provider in St Albans, Victoria. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They have supported participants with borderline personality disorder. Families most often connect with them for therapy and personal care.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time12 hours
NDIS coverage11 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Innovative Community Participation · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Community nursing care for high needs · Group and Centre Based Activities · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Development of daily living and life skills · Household tasks · Therapeutic Supports · High Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports
Visit website (03) 7023 9068
Trusted provider Supports borderline personality disorder on Carevo
2

Blooming Life Support Services Pty Ltd

Carlingford, NSW and 103 othersAlso servesAlbury, NSW · Armidale, NSW · Auburn, NSW · Ballina, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Banora Point, NSW · Bass Hill, NSW · Bathurst, NSW · Baulkham Hills, NSW · Bega, NSW · Belconnen, ACT · Berkeley, NSW · +91 more · National provider

Specialises in Therapy · Allied health · Personal care

Median response time2 hours
Visit website 0481557541
Trusted provider Supports borderline personality disorder on Carevo
3

No Hurdles Disability Support Services

Campsie, NSW and 77 othersAlso servesAlexandria, NSW · Allawah, NSW · Ashfield, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Bass Hill, NSW · Belfield, NSW · Belmore, NSW · Beverly Hills, NSW · Bexley, NSW · Bexley North, NSW · Blakehurst, NSW · Botany, NSW · +65 more · State-wide provider

Specialises in Meal preparation · Therapy · Transport

Based in Campsie, New South Wales, No Hurdles Disability Support Services is an NDIS registered provider. Meal preparation and therapy are among their most-requested supports. They have supported participants with borderline personality disorder. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time5 hours
View profile 0458953261
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Trusted provider Supports borderline personality disorder on Carevo
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Moving Healthcare

Hawthorn, VIC and 15 othersAlso servesBalwyn, VIC · Box Hill, VIC · Brunswick, VIC · Burwood East, VIC · Camberwell, VIC · Clifton Hill, VIC · Doncaster, VIC · Heidelberg, VIC · Ivanhoe, VIC · Kew, VIC · Malvern, VIC · Melbourne, VIC · +3 more · Regional provider

Specialises in Therapy · Allied health

Based in Hawthorn, Victoria, Moving Healthcare is an NDIS registered provider. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. Therapy and allied health are among their most-requested supports. They support both NDIS and aged care funding.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time5 hours
NDIS coverage1 groupNDIS registration groupsTherapeutic Supports
Visit website 1300803899
Trusted provider Supports borderline personality disorder on Carevo
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NJOYLIFE Support Services

Mayfield East, NSW and 2 othersAlso servesMaitland, NSW · Newcastle, NSW · Regional provider

Specialises in Personal care · Meal preparation · Domestic assistance

NJOYLIFE Support Services is an NDIS registered provider serving Mayfield East, New South Wales. Active on Carevo in the past week. They are most often contacted for personal care and meal preparation. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time7 hours
Visit website 0402693556
Supports borderline personality disorder on Carevo
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Sydney Gentle Care

Harris Park, NSW and 5 othersAlso servesAuburn, NSW · Bass Hill, NSW · Gladesville, NSW · Riverstone, NSW · Ryde, NSW · State-wide provider

Specialises in Allied health · Therapy · Transport

Sydney Gentle Care is an NDIS registered provider in Harris Park, New South Wales. They have a track record of following through on more than 25 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for allied health and therapy. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time7 hours
NDIS coverage18 groupsNDIS registration groupsHousehold tasks · Daily Personal Activities · Group and Centre Based Activities · Therapeutic Supports · Plan Management · Early Childhood Supports · Support Coordination · Home Modifications · Exercise Physiology and Physical Wellbeing Activities · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Development of daily living and life skills · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Interpreting and Translation · Community nursing care for high needs · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Innovative Community Participation
Visit website 0423118430
Supports borderline personality disorder on Carevo
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Halo Health Support Pty Ltd

Kingsgrove, NSW and 44 othersAlso servesArncliffe, NSW · Ashfield, NSW · Auburn, NSW · Austral, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Bass Hill, NSW · Belmore, NSW · Bexley, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · Bossley Park, NSW · Burwood, NSW · Camden, NSW · +32 more · National provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Therapy

Halo Health Support is an NDIS registered provider in Kingsgrove, New South Wales. They have a track record of following through on more than 25 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for personal care and domestic assistance. They operate across multiple states.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time5 hours
Visit website 0499842601
Supports borderline personality disorder on Carevo
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Jigsaw Health Services Pty Ltd

Scone, NSW and 4 othersAlso servesCessnock, NSW · Muswellbrook, NSW · Singleton, NSW · Tamworth, NSW · State-wide provider

Specialises in Therapy

Jigsaw Health Services is an NDIS registered provider in Scone, New South Wales. Families most often connect with them for therapy. They operate across New South Wales. Active on Carevo in the past week.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time10 minutes
View profile 0417453651
Supports borderline personality disorder on Carevo
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Hunter Disability Services Proprietary L

South Maitland, NSW · Regional provider

Specialises in Therapy

How this listing is sourced

Median response time25 minutes
Visit website 0240440540
Trusted provider Supports borderline personality disorder on Carevo
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Alana Care Support Services

Maitland, NSW and 5 othersAlso servesCessnock, NSW · Lake Macquarie, NSW · Newcastle, NSW · Raymond Terrace, NSW · Thornton, NSW · State-wide provider

Specialises in Nursing · Personal care · Domestic assistance

Alana Care Support Services works across 10 NDIS support categories in Maitland, New South Wales. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them. They have a track record of following through on more than 15 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for nursing and personal care.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time7 hours
NDIS coverage10 groupsNDIS registration groupsHigh Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Development of daily living and life skills · Daily Personal Activities · Group and Centre Based Activities · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Community nursing care for high needs · Household tasks · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Participation in community/social and civic activities
View profile 0401620093

How we rank providers

Rankings in Australia are based on real outcomes between providers and families on our platform. They are recalculated daily and cannot be purchased or influenced by advertising.

  • How this list is built. Providers shown here offer therapy, allied health, psychology, support work, social and community support, and occupational therapy, the support types most relevant to borderline personality disorder. They are then ranked by demonstrated experience with borderline personality disorder, providers who have actively claimed and supported borderline personality disorder referrals rank above those who only list it as a capability.
  • Outcomes with families. We measure what happens after a family contacts a provider. Providers where families report positive outcomes rank higher. Multiple signals are weighted across a rolling window.
  • Condition-specific track record. Providers who have accepted and worked with borderline personality disorder referrals on Carevo rank above those who only list the condition as a capability. We weight providers using their demonstrated experience with this cohort, not self-declared specialisations.
  • Service match. Providers are ranked by how closely their registered services and capabilities match what you are searching for.
  • Registration and compliance. NDIS registered and government-approved aged care providers are weighted for meeting quality and safeguards standards.
  • Local presence. Providers confirmed in Australia rank above those covering only the broader region.

What "Trusted" means. The Trusted badge is awarded to providers with a consistent record of positive outcomes with families on our platform. It is based on multiple behavioural signals and family feedback, and it cannot be purchased.

28,460

providers in Australia

How we calculate provider numbers

What support people with Borderline Personality Disorder usually need

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a psychosocial condition characterised by intense emotional responses, unstable relationships, difficulties with self-image, and impulsive behaviours that can significantly affect a person's day-to-day functioning. When BPD causes a permanent and substantial functional impairment, the NDIS may fund supports to assist with daily living, community participation, and building capacity for a more stable and independent life. Accessing the right mix of therapeutic and practical supports can make a meaningful difference for people living with BPD. The right mix of support depends on age, goals, living situation, and how much day-to-day impact borderline personality disorder has.

Recovery-focused daily support

People usually compare providers for help restarting routines after a setback, getting to appointments, stabilising housing, managing overwhelm in the community, and staying engaged without supports becoming intrusive or controlling.

Psychological and clinical support

The most useful starting points are usually recovery coaching, psychology, counselling, and specialist coordination. The key test is whether support can flex when capacity drops, not whether a provider offers a standard weekly schedule.

Choosing the right fit

Psychosocial support is different from physical disability support. Look for providers whose workers understand trauma, relapse risk, medication side-effects, and how to support autonomy without disappearing when things become more difficult.

Services and providers to compare first for Borderline Personality Disorder

For psychosocial conditions, compare recovery coaching, psychological support, and psychosocial-capable support workers first. The strongest providers can step support up or down, coordinate with the clinical team, and keep the relationship stable during rough periods instead of resetting every time things slip.

Psychology Psychology provides DBT, schema therapy, or mentalisation-based therapy, which are the evidence-based treatments for BPD that address emotional regulation and interpersonal difficulties.
Counselling Psychotherapy Counselling offers ongoing therapeutic support for processing trauma, managing relationship difficulties, and maintaining progress between more intensive therapy sessions.
Psychosocial Recovery Coaching Recovery coaching helps maintain daily routines, set achievable goals, and build the practical life skills that emotional instability makes harder to establish.
Ndis Specialist Support Coordination Specialist support coordination manages the complex interface between NDIS supports, clinical mental health services, and crisis planning, ensuring a coordinated approach.
Support Workers Support workers provide consistent practical assistance and companionship, with DBT-informed responses that validate emotions while maintaining helpful boundaries.
Social Support Visits Social support visits provide regular, reliable social contact that helps address the chronic loneliness and fear of abandonment that characterise BPD.
Community Access Support Community access support helps the person engage with activities and groups outside the home, building social skills and routine in a supported environment.
Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy builds daily living routines, vocational skills, and activity scheduling that provide structure and purpose to counteract emotional instability.

What usually separates a strong provider from a generic one

  • • Genuine experience with psychosocial disability, not just physical disability providers adding mental health to their list
  • • Whether the provider understands recovery-oriented practice and can flex support intensity up or down
  • • How they handle crisis situations and coordinate with clinical teams when needed
  • • Staff training in trauma-informed practice and respect for participant autonomy

The Borderline Personality Disorder provider network on Carevo

10 providers on Carevo have supported people with borderline personality disorder through real matched requests.9 are registered NDIS providers. Matching is based on real provider history, not self-described claims.

Supports they provide

  • • Support workers
  • • Social and community support
  • • Therapy
  • • Allied health
  • • occupational_therapy

Where providers are

Providers experienced with borderline personality disorder are listed in more than 270 suburbs across New South Wales, Victoria, the ACT, Queensland.

Often supported alongside

Providers who support borderline personality disorder most often also have experience with Autism, Psychosocial Disability, Hearing Impairment, Incontinence, and Speech Delay.

Where borderline personality disorder support is available

Providers listed

28,460

States with coverage

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How to check a provider's credentials

Carevo lists the registration details a provider reports and links you to the official Australian registers so you can confirm them yourself. Here is what each listing shows and where to check it. A listing on Carevo is not an endorsement.

NDIS registration

Listings show whether a provider reports being NDIS registered. You can confirm a provider's current registration and approved support types yourself on the NDIS Commission's public provider register.

Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

Aged care approval

Listings show aged care approval where it is recorded. You can check a provider's current approval and the services they deliver on the Australian Government's My Aged Care find a provider service.

Source: My Aged Care (Department of Health and Aged Care)

ABN you can check

Most listings include the provider's Australian Business Number, shown on the profile. You can look it up on the Australian Business Register to confirm the business is registered and active.

Source: Australian Business Register

Complaints process

If you have a concern about any provider, you can lodge a complaint with the NDIS Commission or the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission at any time. We also accept complaints via our own channel.

Source: NDIS Commission / Aged Care Commission

What happens after you request support

The next step is usually to narrow the services that matter most, shortlist two or three realistic providers, and ask practical questions about fit, availability, staff continuity, and how support will work in real life.

1. Identify the support pattern

Work out whether you need consistent daily support, flexible step-up/step-down support, therapy-focused sessions, or help re-engaging with community and work.

2. Compare recovery-focused providers

Look for providers whose approach is recovery-oriented rather than purely clinical. Compare how they handle fluctuating needs and coordination with your clinical team.

3. Test the working relationship

Ask about how workers are matched, what happens during a crisis, and whether you can change workers easily if the fit is not right.

For NDIS participants with psychosocial disability, it also helps to confirm how the provider coordinates with your psychiatrist or mental health team, and whether they can adjust support hours when you are going through a more difficult period.

Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition characterised by difficulties with emotional regulation, unstable relationships, impulsive behaviour, and an unstable sense of self. It affects approximately 1-4% of the Australian population, though many cases go undiagnosed. BPD is strongly associated with childhood trauma and attachment disruption. People with BPD often experience intense emotions that change rapidly, chronic feelings of emptiness, fear of abandonment, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Despite its severity, BPD is a treatable condition, and many people experience significant improvement with the right therapy. The NDIS funds support for people whose BPD causes permanent and significant psychosocial disability. This is a newer pathway, and some people face initial resistance from NDIS planners who are unfamiliar with BPD as a basis for psychosocial disability access.

How borderline personality disorder affects daily life

BPD affects daily life through emotional instability, relationship difficulties, and impulsive behaviour. Emotions are experienced intensely and change rapidly, making it hard to maintain consistent routines, commitments, and relationships. The fear of abandonment can lead to behaviours that ironically push people away. Impulsivity may affect spending, substance use, eating, and risk-taking. Self-harm and suicidal ideation are common during emotional crises. Maintaining employment, housing, and friendships requires more effort than others realise. The stigma attached to the BPD diagnosis can itself be disabling, affecting how healthcare providers, employers, and others respond to the person.

What to look for in a provider

Good BPD providers use dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) principles in their approach, balancing validation with change strategies. Ask whether their workers have DBT-informed training, how they handle emotional crises, and whether they maintain consistent boundaries while remaining warm and supportive. Red flags include providers who react to emotional intensity by withdrawing, who treat the person as manipulative rather than in distress, or who do not understand the neurological basis of emotional dysregulation in BPD. Consistency of workers and clear expectations are more important for BPD than for most other conditions.

How to access funding

BPD is on the NDIS List B for psychosocial disability, requiring evidence of permanent and significant functional impairment. A psychiatrist's report documenting the diagnosis, treatment history, and residual functional limitations is needed. The NDIS may initially question whether BPD is "permanent" given that improvement is possible with treatment. The key argument is that the condition, even with optimal treatment, causes significant ongoing functional limitations. Plans are reviewed annually. Specialist support coordination is recommended to manage the clinical and support interface.

Sources: AIHW, Prevalence and impact of mental illness · NDIS, Applying to the NDIS for people with psychosocial disability

Funding and costs for borderline personality disorder support

Lower

$8,000

per year

Typical

$25,000

per year

Higher

$70,000

per year

Plan size depends on the severity of functional impairment, whether the person needs daily support, and the extent of recovery coaching and support coordination included.

Illustrative ranges only — an individual plan is set by the NDIA on assessed need, not by diagnosis, and varies widely. Pricing basis: NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2025-26.

Common funding categories

Core - Assistance with Daily Life Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living Capacity Building - Improved Relationships Capacity Building - Improved Health and Wellbeing Capacity Building - Support Coordination Core - Assistance with Social and Community Participation

Psychology sessions for DBT cost $193-$234/hr under the NDIS. Psychosocial recovery coaching costs $100-$115/hr. Support worker rates start around $55-$65/hr on weekdays.

Figures are indicative and based on the current NDIS Price Guide and published Home Care Package rates. Actual costs depend on your plan, provider, and location.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does borderline personality disorder qualify for the NDIS?

BPD can qualify for the NDIS when it is a long-term condition that causes a substantial reduction in the ability to carry out daily activities, maintain employment, or participate socially - and when this impact is not expected to improve without ongoing support. The NDIS considers functional impact rather than diagnosis, so a well-documented history of how BPD affects day-to-day life is essential for a successful access request. Carevo connects people in Australia and across the your area with experienced NDIS support coordinators who understand personality disorder presentations.

What NDIS supports are available for BPD in Australia?

NDIS participants with BPD in Australia may access psychology for evidence-based therapies like Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), psychosocial recovery coaching, support workers for daily living and emotional regulation support, community access programs, and life skills development. Plans are built around individual goals and may also include behaviour support if there are safety concerns. Carevo helps people across the your area find providers with specific experience supporting people with BPD.

Is DBT therapy for BPD funded under the NDIS?

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), delivered by a registered psychologist, can be funded through the NDIS under Improved Daily Living when it is linked to functional goals in a participant's plan rather than positioned purely as clinical treatment. The NDIS does not fund therapy for its own sake, so goals need to clearly connect DBT skill-building to improved daily functioning and community participation. Carevo connects people in Australia with NDIS-registered psychologists across the your area who have DBT training and experience with BPD.

How can support workers help someone with BPD manage daily life in Australia?

Support workers can assist people with BPD in Australia by providing consistent, calm, and structured support with daily tasks such as meal preparation, appointments, personal care, and community participation. Consistency in the support worker relationship is particularly important for people with BPD given difficulties with interpersonal relationships and fear of abandonment. Carevo connects NDIS participants across the your area with support workers who have experience working with people with psychosocial disabilities and emotional dysregulation.

Can I get NDIS support for BPD if I also have depression or anxiety?

Yes, many people with BPD also experience co-occurring conditions like depression, anxiety, or trauma, and the NDIS considers the combined functional impact of all conditions when assessing eligibility and planning supports. Having documented evidence from multiple treating clinicians about the overall impact on daily functioning can strengthen an NDIS access request. Carevo helps people in Australia and across the your area connect with NDIS professionals who understand complex mental health presentations.

Popular local support pages for Borderline Personality Disorder

Use these pages to compare local providers, check which services are most relevant in each area, and widen your shortlist if the first suburb does not have the right fit.

Sydney NSW
Parramatta NSW
Liverpool NSW
Newcastle NSW
Melbourne VIC
Dandenong VIC
Geelong VIC
Brisbane QLD
Gold Coast QLD
Perth WA
Adelaide SA
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Victoria710
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