It can be hard to know where to start when it comes to being there to support a loved one with schizophrenia. That’s why it’s important to start by understanding the condition, including common symptoms (and misconceptions), and the specific ways you can help.

Depression can be a disability, but it’s not recognised as one simply from a diagnosis. In cases where depression is considered a disability, there are a few supports that the NDIS can assist with. Learn more about the link between depression and disability, and the support available with Ark Support Coordination.

Support Coordinators can come from a range of backgrounds and that shapes how they work with you. In this post, we look at why social workers make particularly effective mental health support coordinators, and what the benefits are for you as a participant.

Anxiety is the most prevalent mental health conditionin Australia, with more than 1 in 3 people experiencing an anxiety disorder in their lifetime. Find out more about NDIS support for anxiety disorders, including resources and how to get started.

Everyone deserves equal access to resources and education when it comes to sexuality and relationships. In this post, we share some of the ways relationship and sexuality counselling can support a person with disability in Australia.

We breakdown how the NDIS may be able to provide support for people living with Bipolar Disorder and some additional resources for accessing help in Australia. Read more.

The difference between basic and effective positive behaviour support lies in expertise. Discover 5 considerations for providing effective PBS.

What makes a psychosocial disability different to mental health? We breakdown everything you need to know to help you understand the difference between these two terms and what is means for NDIS support.

For adults having difficulties with their behaviour, or those who know someone in this situation, it can be hard to know where to start and where to turn to for assistance. Read more about Positive Behaviour Support and how you can access it.

A search for the right disability support provider can be overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure where to start. Read more about things to look for during your search.

We break down 5 ways NDIS capacity building can support psychosocial disability.

Our experience and takeaways from working on breathtaking Gajirrawoong and Yawuru Country.

We're often asked what's the difference between a Social Worker and a Specialist Support Coordinator? Both professions provide critical support in the NDIS, but in very different ways.

The challenge directly results from poor implementation of accessibility design standards and attitudes from fellow passengers or proprietors.

Empowerment theory is a cornerstone of social work practice, offering a framework to address both the internal and external forces that contribute to marginalisation.

By applying Maslow's hierarchy, social workers acknowledge the desire to provide for ourselves and how this is impacted by the needs we have met.

Systems theory emphasises that all the factors within a system affect each other and that we should address how they affect one another when assessing the system.

Schizophrenia is a complicated mental health condition, but simply put, it changes how a person perceives and interacts with the world.

Specialist Support Coordinators connect NDIS participants with their services, both inside and outside their NDIS plan, and people on behalf of the agency (the NDIA).

The panel wants to improve provider oversight and participant safety, so why is this the most controversial recomendation from the review?