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Psychosocial Support

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About This Support

At Connecting Staff, we understand that living with a psychosocial disability can make it challenging to participate fully in everyday life. Our in-house psychosocial support sessions provide a safe, supportive space for participants to build life skills, work on personal goals, and increase confidence – without the need for clinical therapy. Delivered by a Bachelor-qualified Youth Worker, these sessions are designed to complement existing mental health supports, focusing on practical, recovery-oriented strategies that help participants achieve greater independence and social connection.

What We Offer

Our sessions are goal-focused, strengths-based, and person-centred, supporting participants to:

  • Build daily living skills – organisation, time management, routines, decision-making, and problem-solving.

  • Increase social confidence – communication skills, friendship building, and safe community interactions.

  • Work towards NDIS goals – education, training, employment preparation, and community inclusion.

  • Explore recovery pathways – connecting with mental health services, peer supports, and other resources.

  • Develop coping strategies – practical, everyday tools for managing stress and emotions (non-clinical).

  • Enhance self-advocacy skills – preparing for meetings, writing requests, and speaking up for personal needs.

What We Don't Provide

We are not a clinical or counselling service.
Our sessions do not include:

  • Psychological therapy, trauma counselling, or diagnosis

  • Medication management or clinical advice

  • Behaviour support involving restrictive practices

 

If a participant requires these supports, we can help them link to appropriate qualified profession

Our Approach

Person
Centred

Focused on each participant’s strengths, interests, and goals.

Recovery Oriented

Supporting progress towards independence and community connection.

Trauma
Informed

Safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space.

Youth
Work
Values

Building relationships based on trust, empowerment, and skill development.

NDIS Funding Categories Used

These sessions can be claimed under:

  • Core Supports – Assistance with Social and Community Participation (04_104_0125_6_1)

  • Capacity Building Supports –

    • Increased Social and Community Participation (09_008_0116_6_3)

    • Mentoring, Peer Support, and Individual Skill Development (09_009_0117_6_3)

    • Life Transition Planning (09_006_0106_6_3)

Session Details

  • Location: Connecting Staff Office, Gisborne

  • Duration: 45–60 minutes per session (individual appointments)

  • Frequency: Weekly or as agreed

  • Delivered by: Timothy Bruce – Bachelor of Youth Work, Director of Connecting Staff

  • Available to: NDIS participants with psychosocial disability support needs, aged 12 and above.

How to Access

  1. Speak with your Support Coordinator or Plan Nominee about adding these sessions to your plan.

  2. Book your first session with Connecting Staff.

  3. Begin working towards your personalised recovery and independence goals.

This service has been developed in line with NDIS practice standards and within the professional scope of a Bachelor-qualified Youth Worker, ensuring participants receive safe, goal-driven, non-clinical psychosocial support.

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