Helpful links
Funding and support systems, explained
This page lists official Australian funding and support systems that may help cover the cost of assessment, therapy, care and everyday support. It covers Medicare, the NDIS, veterans support, workers compensation, aged care, carer support and disability advocacy, plus 24/7 crisis lines. Always check current eligibility on each official site, as rules and item numbers change.
Medicare
Medicare and mental health funding
- Better Access initiative (Department of Health, Disability and Ageing)Explains the Medicare initiative that subsidises sessions with psychologists, GPs and psychiatrists for people with a mental health condition.
- Mental Health Treatment Plans (Services Australia)Sets out how a GP mental health treatment plan works and how it gives access to Medicare-subsidised mental health services.
- Medicare (Services Australia)The main government page for Medicare, including how to enrol, claim rebates and manage your details through myGov.
- GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (Services Australia)Describes the GP plan that can give Medicare-subsidised access to allied health services for people with a chronic condition.
- Chronic conditions (Department of Health, Disability and Ageing)Government information on managing chronic conditions and the Medicare arrangements that support coordinated care.
NDIS
NDIS and disability funding
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)The official scheme that funds reasonable and necessary supports for eligible people with permanent and significant disability.
- About the NDISPlain-language overview of what the NDIS is, who it is for and how funded supports work.
- NDIS Quality and Safeguards CommissionThe national body that handles complaints, provider registration and safeguards for NDIS participants.
Veterans
Veterans and workers compensation
- Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA)Government support, health care and entitlements for current and former Australian Defence Force members and their families.
- DVA mental health support servicesOutlines fully funded mental health care available to people who have served at least one day in the ADF.
- WorkCover Queensland (WorkSafe Queensland)Queensland workers compensation insurance and claims for people injured or made unwell at work.
- icare (Insurance and Care NSW)The New South Wales scheme providing workers compensation and care services across the state.
Aged care
Aged care and carer support
- My Aged CareThe government starting point for finding and accessing subsidised aged care services and assessments.
- Carer GatewayFree national services and practical support for people caring for someone with a disability, illness or who is frail aged.
- Help at home (My Aged Care)Information on in-home support such as personal care, domestic help and allied health for older Australians.
Disability advocacy
Disability advocacy and decision-making
- Disability Advocacy Finder (Ask Izzy)A search tool to find government-funded independent disability advocacy services in your area.
- National Disability Advocacy Program (Department of Health, Disability and Ageing)The Australian Government program that funds advocacy to protect the rights of people with disability.
- Office of the Public Guardian (Queensland)Queensland body that protects the rights and interests of adults with impaired decision-making capacity and children.
- Office of the Public Advocate (Queensland)Undertakes systemic advocacy for Queenslanders with impaired decision-making capacity, including disability and the NDIS.
- Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion (QAI)A Queensland organisation providing individual and systemic advocacy for people with disability.
- Advocacy supports (Queensland Government)Queensland Government information on disability advocacy and how to find an advocate.
Crisis
Crisis and 24/7 support
- Lifeline (13 11 14)National 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention by phone, text and online chat on 13 11 14.
- 13YARN (13 92 76)A 24/7 crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, on 13 92 76.
- 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732)National 24/7 counselling and support for people affected by domestic, family or sexual violence.
- Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636)Round-the-clock mental health support and urgent help information for anxiety, depression and distress.
These are independent organisations, not part of The Brain and Mind Clinic. We share them for general information, not as a referral or endorsement, and we cannot control or take responsibility for their content. If your question is about your own care, please contact us. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000.
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