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NDIS Mental Health Support
If you have a psychosocial disability, a disability that comes from a mental health condition, the NDIS can fund support for daily life and recovery. On Solotude, you can find independent support workers, psychologists and counsellors who work with people with psychosocial disability.
Last updated October 2026
What the NDIS can fund
- Support with daily living, like routines, shopping and appointments
- Support to get out, connect with people and join in
- Psychology and counselling linked to your goals
- Help building skills and independence
- Psychosocial recovery coaching
- Support for families and carers
Help right now
If you need help now, don’t wait for NDIS support.- Emergency: call 000
- Lifeline, 24/7 crisis support: 13 11 14
- Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
- 13YARN, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: 13 92 76
- Kids Helpline, ages 5 to 25: 1800 55 1800
Who provides mental health support?
Mental health support under the NDIS often combines a support worker for daily life with a psychologist or counsellor. Look for support workers with mental health experience or qualifications, and a recovery-oriented approach.Support workers
Help with daily life, routines and getting out, with experience in mental health. About NDIS support workers · Support workers in SydneyPsychologists
Provide therapy and strategies linked to your goals. About NDIS psychologists · Psychologists in SydneyCounsellors
Offer emotional support and coping skills. About NDIS counsellors · Counsellors in SydneyHow much does NDIS mental health support cost?
Day-to-day support is usually paid from your Core Supports budget. Psychology, counselling and recovery coaching are usually paid from your Capacity Building budget. The NDIS sets price limits for each. Every provider on Solotude shows their rate on their profile, so you know the cost before you message them. For current price limits, check the official NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.Finding mental health support on Solotude
- Create a free account. It takes a couple of minutes and you don’t need your NDIS number. Create a free account
- Search for support workers, psychologists or counsellors by your suburb, the days you need and the support you’re after.
- Read profiles and see exactly what Solotude has checked for each provider.
- Message providers directly. Your phone and email stay private until you choose to share them.
- Agree the support and the price in a service agreement between the two of you.
Frequently asked questions
Does the NDIS fund mental health support?
The NDIS funds support for people with a psychosocial disability, to help with daily life and recovery. Clinical treatment for a mental health condition is part of the health system.Do I need a diagnosis to get NDIS mental health support?
To access the NDIS, you need evidence that your mental health condition is likely to be permanent and substantially affects your daily life. A formal diagnosis usually forms part of that evidence.Where can I get help now if I can’t wait for NDIS support?
Call 000 in an emergency, or Lifeline on 13 11 14 any time, day or night. Your GP can also help with a mental health treatment plan and Medicare-rebated psychology.Can I combine clinical and support-worker help?
Yes, and many people do. Your clinical team handles treatment, and NDIS supports help with daily life and recovery. It works best when they communicate, with your permission.Related services
