Psychosocial recovery coaching
Specialist NDIS coaching for participants with psychosocial disability, mental health-informed, recovery-oriented, and focused on building resilience and independence over time.
Recovery, on your terms
Recovery coaching is an NDIS-funded support specifically for participants with psychosocial disability. A recovery coach works alongside you using a hope-based, recovery-oriented approach to build resilience, navigate the system, and work toward the life you want.
Recovery coaches have specialist mental health training and work alongside, not instead of, your treating clinicians. Together, we will:
- Look at your experiences so far in your recovery journey
- Identify your strengths and build on them
- Help you connect with others who share similar experiences
- Find NDIS and other services experienced in recovery-oriented support
- Work with other providers to develop a shared plan for challenges
- Explore services that can help you achieve the life you want
How recovery coaching works
Initial conversation
We start with a free, no-obligation conversation to understand your mental health journey, your goals, and what recovery means to you.
Recovery-oriented plan
Together, we create a plan that reflects your strengths, builds on what's already working, and sets a clear direction toward the life you want.
Coaching & navigation
Your coach works with you regularly, supporting you through challenges, helping you navigate the NDIS and mental health system, and connecting you with the right services.
Building independence
Over time, the goal is for you to feel confident managing your own recovery, with less reliance on external support and more capacity to self-direct your journey.
Recovery coaching vs support coordination
Both support your NDIS journey, but in different ways. Many participants have both in their plan.
Recovery coaching
Specifically for participants with psychosocial disability. Uses a recovery-oriented, strengths-based approach focused on mental health, resilience, and self-management.
- Specialist mental health training
- Recovery-oriented, hope-based approach
- Focus on self-management and independence
- Funded under Capacity Building
Support coordination
Available to all NDIS participants. Focuses on implementing your NDIS plan, connecting you with providers, and managing your supports effectively.
- Available to all disability types
- Broad NDIS plan implementation
- Provider connections and management
- Funded under Capacity Building
Recovery coaching for psychosocial disability
Recovery coaching is specifically for NDIS participants whose primary disability arises from a mental health condition, referred to as psychosocial disability. This includes conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and other diagnoses that substantially impact daily functioning.
Recovery Coaching is funded under the Capacity Building budget of your NDIS plan, listed separately from Support Coordination. If you are unsure whether you have this funding, contact us and we can help you check your plan document. NDIS price guide rates are updated annually each July and are available at ndis.gov.au.
Participants with psychosocial disability
You need a psychosocial disability listed in your NDIS plan and Recovery Coaching funding under Capacity Building to access this service. If you do not yet have this funding, we can help you request it at your next plan review.
People navigating the mental health system
If you find it difficult to access the right mental health services, coordinate multiple providers, or maintain momentum in your recovery, a recovery coach provides consistent, practical support alongside your treating team.
Participants building independence
Recovery coaching is designed to reduce reliance on supports over time. If you want to build self-management skills and greater confidence in directing your own recovery, this is the right service.
Related services
Support Coordination
NDIS plan implementation and provider connections for all disability types, a natural complement to recovery coaching.
Learn more1-to-1 Support
Personalised hands-on support for daily living and community access, tailored to your goals and schedule.
Learn moreDay Programs
Structured weekday activities for social connection, skills, and community participation across three NSW hubs.
Learn moreFrequently asked questions
Talk to a recovery coach
The first conversation is free and there's no obligation. We'd love to hear about where you're at and how we can support your recovery journey.