Mainstream and community supports are the supports you get outside the NDIS. These are the supports available to everyone, whether or not they have a disability. You can get mainstream supports from government funded services. You can also get community supports from other services in your local community. If you have a disability, these supports can help you become as…
On this page: What is the mental health system responsible for? Examples�of treatment and care the mental health system should provide What are we responsible for? Examples of supports we may fund Example If you have a psychosocial disability, you may need regular or ongoing mental health treatment services. The mental health system is generally responsible for clinical services such…
On this page: What are the child protection and family support systems�responsible for? Examples�of supports the child protection and family support systems�should provide What are we responsible for when it comes to children in out-of-home care? Examples of supports we may fund for children in out-of-home care What are we responsible for when it comes to children who aren’t in…
Support for carers from other agencies Department of Social Services (DSS) DSS provides information and links to a range of services available locally and across Australia, including services for people with disability and those who provide care. You can find more information on the DSS website about these topics: Disability and Carers Programs and Services Supporting Carers Carer Gateway Carer…