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Psychosocial Disability support in Australia

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Compare providers and the support types that usually matter for psychosocial disability across Australia. Skip the generic directory listings, get a real shortlist.

107 providers with psychosocial disability experience · Updated 2 July 2026

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Best Psychosocial Disability specialists in Australia

10 experienced with Psychosocial Disability·How we chose these

Trusted provider Specialist in Psychosocial Disability
1

Frankston South, VIC and 76 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Airport West, VIC · Armadale, WA · Bairnsdale, VIC · Ballarat Central, VIC · Ballarat East, VIC · Bendigo, VIC · Bentleigh, VIC · Boronia, VIC · Broadmeadows, VIC · Bulla, VIC · Bunbury, WA · +64 more · National provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Support coordination

CarePro works across 14 NDIS support categories in Frankston South, Victoria. They are most often contacted for personal care and domestic assistance. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Participants often connect with them for psychosocial disability support.

Median response time2 hours
Trusted provider Specialist in Psychosocial Disability
2

Falcon, WA · State-wide provider

Specialises in Psychosocial recovery coaching · Transport

Ahead Supports is an NDIS registered provider in Falcon, Western Australia. Participants often connect with them for psychosocial disability support. Families most often connect with them for psychosocial recovery coaching and transport. They support both NDIS and aged care funding.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time2 hours
Trusted provider Specialist in Psychosocial Disability
3

Berwick, VIC and 7 othersAlso servesAltona, VIC · Altona Meadows, VIC · Cranbourne, VIC · East Melbourne, VIC · Geelong, VIC · Melbourne, VIC · Werribee, VIC · Regional provider

Specialises in Support coordination · SIL · Therapy

Healthkeycare is an NDIS registered provider in Berwick, Victoria. Families most often connect with them for support coordination and SIL. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. Active on Carevo in the past week.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time18 hours
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Specialist in Psychosocial Disability
4

Somerville, WA and 1 otherAlso servesKalgoorlie, WA · National provider

Specialises in Personal care · Support coordination · Domestic assistance

Based in Somerville, Western Australia, Goodwill Disability Services is an NDIS registered provider. Personal care and support coordination are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on more than 15 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time15 hours
NDIS coverage11 groupsNDIS registration groupsAccommodation/Tenancy Assistance · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Daily Personal Activities · Household tasks · Development of daily living and life skills · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Group and Centre Based Activities · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Innovative Community Participation · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education
Specialist in Psychosocial Disability
5

Blackburn South, VIC · Regional provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Support coordination

Golden Living works across 12 NDIS support categories in Blackburn South, Victoria. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. They have a track record of following through on more than 20 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for personal care and domestic assistance.

Median response time8 hours
NDIS coverage12 groupsNDIS registration groupsCommunity nursing care for high needs · Group and Centre Based Activities · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Innovative Community Participation · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Specialised Supported Employment · Development of daily living and life skills · Household tasks · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Daily Personal Activities
Trusted provider Supports psychosocial disability on Carevo
6

Malaga, WA and 56 othersAlso servesAlbany, WA · Armadale, WA · Baldivis, WA · Bassendean, WA · Bayswater, WA · Belmont, WA · Beverley, WA · Boddington, WA · Brookdale, WA · Brookton, WA · Broome, WA · Bunbury, WA · +44 more · National provider

Specialises in Personal care · Support coordination · Domestic assistance

Innovative Care works across 19 NDIS support categories in Malaga, Western Australia. They are most often contacted for personal care and support coordination. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They have supported participants with psychosocial disability.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time22 hours
NDIS coverage19 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistance with travel/transport arrangements · Community nursing care for high needs · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Personal Mobility Equipment · High Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Support Coordination · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Development of daily living and life skills · Early Childhood Supports · Household tasks · Innovative Community Participation · Group and Centre Based Activities · Accommodation/Tenancy Assistance · Daily Personal Activities · Therapeutic Supports · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Plan Management · Specialist Behaviour Support
Availability Open now · 8AM-5PM
Trusted provider Supports psychosocial disability on Carevo
7

Macquarie Park, NSW and 20 othersAlso servesBarrack Heights, NSW · Bulli, NSW · Bundeena, NSW · Campbelltown, NSW · Eastwood, NSW · Figtree, NSW · Hornsby, NSW · Hornsby Heights, NSW · Ingleburn, NSW · Kiama, NSW · Macquarie Fields, NSW · Mosman, NSW · +8 more · State-wide provider

Specialises in Support coordination · Personal care · Domestic assistance

Phenomenal Home And Living is an NDIS registered provider in Macquarie Park, New South Wales. They have supported participants with psychosocial disability. Families most often connect with them for support coordination and personal care. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time49 minutes
NDIS coverage10 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Communication and Information Equipment · Therapeutic Supports · Group and Centre Based Activities · Home Modifications · Community nursing care for high needs · Innovative Community Participation · Early Childhood Supports · Daily Personal Activities
Trusted provider Supports psychosocial disability on Carevo
8

Springfield Lakes, QLD and 14 othersAlso servesAlbany Creek, QLD · Alderley, QLD · Benowa, QLD · Brisbane City, QLD · Browns Plains, QLD · Burpengary, QLD · Glass House Mountains, QLD · Ipswich, QLD · Logan Reserve, QLD · Morayfield, QLD · Redcliffe, QLD · Toowoomba City, QLD · +2 more · State-wide provider

Specialises in Domestic assistance · Personal care · Transport

Based in Springfield Lakes, Queensland, Diversity Community Services is an NDIS registered provider. They support both NDIS and aged care funding. Domestic assistance and personal care are among their most-requested supports. They operate across Queensland.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time5 hours
Availability Open now · 12AM-11PM
Trusted provider Supports psychosocial disability on Carevo
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North Lakes, QLD and 76 othersAlso servesAcacia Ridge, QLD · Bald Hills, QLD · Bellbird Park, QLD · Booval, QLD · Bracken Ridge, QLD · Brassall, QLD · Bray Park, QLD · Brisbane City, QLD · Browns Plains, QLD · Bundamba, QLD · Burpengary, QLD · Burpengary East, QLD · +64 more · State-wide provider

Specialises in Therapy · Allied health · Personal care

Complete Healthcare Connect is an NDIS registered provider in North Lakes, Queensland. They have a track record of following through on more than 30 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for therapy and allied health. Registered across 15 NDIS support categories, including high intensity personal care, shared living support and transport assistance.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time7 hours
NDIS coverage15 groupsNDIS registration groupsHigh Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Community nursing care for high needs · Home Modifications · Early Childhood Supports · Daily Personal Activities · Household tasks · Therapeutic Supports · Personal Mobility Equipment · Assistive Products for Personal Care and Safety · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Assistive Products for Household Tasks · Assistive Equipment for Recreation
Trusted provider Supports psychosocial disability on Carevo
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Fairy Meadow, NSW and 15 othersAlso servesBankstown, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · Burwood, NSW · Campbelltown, NSW · Campsie, NSW · Fairfield, NSW · Fairfield East, NSW · Guildford, NSW · Illawong, NSW · Liverpool, NSW · Miller, NSW · Sydney, NSW · +3 more · State-wide provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Transport

Mutual Care NSW is an NDIS registered provider in Fairy Meadow, New South Wales. They have a track record of following through on more than 30 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for personal care and domestic assistance. Registered across 17 NDIS support categories, including shared living support, SDA and Specialised Supported Employment.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time6 hours
NDIS coverage17 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Specialist Disability Accommodation · Specialised Supported Employment · Household tasks · Community nursing care for high needs · Group and Centre Based Activities · Innovative Community Participation · Plan Management · Accommodation/Tenancy Assistance · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Daily Personal Activities · Home Modifications · Therapeutic Supports · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Development of daily living and life skills

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, and social and community support, the support types most relevant to psychosocial disability. They are then ranked by demonstrated experience with psychosocial disability, providers who have actively claimed and supported psychosocial disability 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 psychosocial disability 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.

28,527

providers in Australia

How we calculate provider numbers

What support people with Psychosocial Disability usually need

Psychosocial disability arises when a mental health condition has a substantial and lasting impact on everyday functioning, relationships, housing stability, work, or community participation. NDIS supports often include recovery coaching, support coordination, psychology, counselling, and practical daily support that can flex when capacity changes. The best providers in this space usually combine consistency with autonomy: they know how to stay useful on hard days without becoming controlling, clinical, or generic. The right mix of support depends on age, goals, living situation, and how much day-to-day impact psychosocial disability 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 Psychosocial Disability

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.

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 Psychosocial Disability provider network on Carevo

107 providers on Carevo have supported people with psychosocial disability through real matched requests, with 17 doing so more than once.97 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

Where providers are

Providers experienced with psychosocial disability are listed in more than 860 suburbs across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, and other states.

Often supported alongside

Providers who support psychosocial disability most often also have experience with Schizophrenia, Autism, PTSD, ADHD, and Incontinence.

Where psychosocial disability support is available

Providers listed

28,527

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 Psychosocial Disability

Psychosocial disability arises when a mental health condition has a substantial, ongoing impact on a person's ability to function in everyday life. This includes conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression, PTSD, and other psychiatric conditions that persist over time and limit participation in work, relationships, housing, and community life. In Australia, psychosocial disability is one of the fastest-growing categories in the NDIS, reflecting greater recognition that mental health conditions can be just as disabling as physical or intellectual ones. The key distinction is between clinical treatment (funded through Medicare and the health system) and disability support (funded through the NDIS). The NDIS does not replace your psychiatrist or mental health team. It adds practical, recovery-focused support that helps you manage daily life, build routines, and work toward your goals on the days when your mental health makes that harder.

How psychosocial disability affects daily life

Psychosocial disability can make daily tasks unpredictable. On some days, getting out of bed, showering, preparing food, and leaving the house may feel manageable. On other days, the same tasks can feel impossible. Medication side effects, anxiety about social situations, paranoia, or flat mood can reduce motivation and capacity without warning. Many people with psychosocial disability also struggle to maintain housing, attend appointments, manage finances, and sustain relationships. The right support helps maintain structure on harder days without being overbearing on better ones.

What to look for in a provider

A good provider for psychosocial disability understands fluctuating capacity and does not treat a bad week as a failure. They use trauma-informed approaches, respect autonomy, and know when to step in and when to step back. Ask whether their workers have specific mental health training, how they handle missed appointments or periods of withdrawal, and whether they can flex hours week to week. Red flags include providers who cannot adapt rosters to changing needs, who use restrictive or paternalistic language, or who treat psychosocial disability the same way they treat physical disability support.

How to access funding

To access the NDIS for psychosocial disability, you need evidence that your mental health condition is likely permanent and significantly impacts your daily functioning. A psychiatrist's report is the strongest evidence, though reports from psychologists, GPs, and clinical mental health teams can also support your application. The NDIS will assess whether your condition is likely to be permanent (or likely permanent) and whether it substantially reduces your functional capacity. Plans are reviewed annually, and a support coordinator is particularly valuable for psychosocial disability because they can help coordinate between NDIS supports and clinical mental health services.

Sources: AIHW, Prevalence and impact of mental illness · NDIS, Mental health and the NDIS

Funding and costs for psychosocial disability support

Lower

$10,000

per year

Typical

$30,000

per year

Higher

$80,000

per year

Plan size depends on the severity and stability of the condition, whether the person needs daily support, and whether recovery coaching and support coordination are included. People in SIL for psychosocial disability will have significantly higher plans.

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

Psychosocial recovery coaching is typically billed at $100-$115/hr. Support worker rates start around $55-$65/hr on weekdays. Psychology sessions under the NDIS cost $193-$234/hr.

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

Who specialises in psychosocial disability support in Australia?

On Carevo, CarePro, Ahead Supports, and Healthkeycare Pty Ltd specialise in psychosocial disability support based on referrals they have actively engaged with. Rankings update daily and reflect demonstrated experience, not self-declared capabilities.

Can the NDIS fund mental health support workers for psychosocial disability in Australia?

Yes, NDIS participants with a psychosocial disability in Australia can access funding for support workers, community participation, psychosocial recovery coaching, and daily living assistance. The key is finding workers who understand fluctuating mental health, trauma-informed practice, and how to support routines, appointments, and community access without taking over. Carevo connects people in your area with providers who work specifically in psychosocial disability rather than treating it like standard disability support.

How do I access the NDIS for a mental health condition in Australia?

To access the NDIS for psychosocial disability in Australia, you need evidence that your mental health condition is likely to be permanent and significantly impacts your daily functioning. Your psychiatrist or GP can provide supporting evidence. Contact the NDIS on 1800 800 110 to start an access request.

What is psychosocial recovery coaching?

Psychosocial recovery coaching is an NDIS-funded service that helps people with mental health conditions work toward their recovery goals. Recovery coaches in Australia provide guidance on building daily routines, connecting with community services, managing health, and increasing independence. It is a collaborative, person-centred approach.

What is the difference between NDIS and mental health services in Australia?

The NDIS funds disability-related supports like recovery coaching, support workers, and capacity building therapy in Australia. Clinical mental health treatment (psychiatry, crisis care, medication management) is funded through the public health system or Medicare. Both systems can work together. Your recovery coach or support coordinator can help navigate the boundary.

Can I get supported independent living (SIL) for psychosocial disability in Australia?

Yes. NDIS participants with significant psychosocial disability in Australia may access SIL for 24/7 or rostered support in a shared or individual living arrangement. SIL providers help with daily routines, medication prompts, meal preparation, and building independent living skills. Carevo connects you with SIL providers experienced in mental health recovery in your area.

Popular local support pages for Psychosocial Disability

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.

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New South Wales1257
Northern Territory82
Queensland847
South Australia401
Tasmania110
Victoria710
Western Australia362
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