Psychosocial Support
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About 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.
How We Support You
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:
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Psychological therapy, trauma counselling, or diagnosis
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Medication management or clinical advice
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Behaviour support involving restrictive practices
If a participant requires these supports, we can help them link to appropriate qualified profession
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.
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.
Session Details
Duration and Frequency:
45–60 minute sessions
Weekly or as agreed
​Available to:
NDIS participants with psychosocial disability support needs, aged 12 +
Location:
The Connecting Staff Office
Gisborne, Victoria
Delivered by:
Timothy Bruce – Bachelor of Youth Work, Director of Connecting Staff
Steps 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.
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​Begin working towards your personalised recovery and independence goals.