What is this service?
Commonwealth Psychosocial Support provides free support if you’re 16 years or older living with severe and often episodic mental illness and are not supported by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Your support focuses on helping you build practical skills, grow your confidence and increase your independence. This may include one-on-one support and group activities that help you connect with others and participate more fully in community life.
The program can also support you to explore your eligibility for the NDIS and help you prepare a NDIS access request if you need ongoing or higher levels of support.
Benefits
The program helps people strengthen their ability to live independently and participate in their community.
Support may help you to:
- build social skills and strengthen friendships and family connections
- develop day-to-day living skills
- improve financial management and budgeting skills
- find and maintain stable housing
- explore vocational goals and opportunities
- maintain physical wellbeing, including exercise
- address substance use challenges
- build confidence, resilience and broader life skills
- strengthen independence and participation in the community
Eligibility
This service is available for people who are:
- 16 years and older
- living with severe and often episodic mental illness with psychosocial support needs
- not currently supported through the NDIS
- not receiving similar psychosocial support through another government program
Funding
This service is funded by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
Referrals
A referral from a GP is required to access this service. Please speak with your GP to discuss whether this service is suitable for you. GPs can find more information and referral details via HealthPathways.
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Last updated: May 21, 2026 at: 1:35 pm