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We offer a range of therapy, Group Programs, Holiday Programs, Counselling and peer support groups.

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We have experience in supporting participants through self-managing their NDIS funding. We also assist clients in preparing their NDIS applications & supporting through plan reviews.

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Our Services

Smart Support is a community mental health organisation that has helped hundreds of Victorians work through stabilising their psycho-social conditions, by utilising unique services and supports on personal development and recovery.

Community and In-home Support Workers
A qualified mental health support worker assists participants both in their homes and within the community by providing practical and emotional support to help them work toward greater independence. In participants’ homes, support workers often assist with daily activities such as prompting self-care, meal preparation, and household management, while offering emotional support and helping participants develop coping strategies. They also work with participants to set achievable goals that contribute to their larger objectives, enhance independence, and encourage participation in activities that promote overall well-being.
In the community, support workers typically accompany participants to appointments, assist with social interactions, help with grocery shopping, and encourage participation in recreational activities that foster a sense of inclusion and connection. Each support worker focuses on empowering participants to improve their quality of life and maintain stability by providing tailored assistance based on individual needs and goals.

Community Programs
Smart Support offers a range of capacity-building programs in the community designed to help participants work towards their greater goals and enhance their independence. These programs focus on developing essential skills such as life skills, social interactions, emotional regulation, and goal setting, tailored to each participant’s unique needs. By building these core capabilities, participants are empowered to take greater control of their lives, increase self-confidence, and work toward achieving long-term personal, social, and vocational goals. Smart Support’s capacity-building programs provide a supportive and structured environment that fosters growth and encourages participants to reach their full potential.

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Counselling
At Smart Support, counselling services are provided by a qualified psychotherapist who offers individualised therapeutic support to help clients manage mental health challenges. The counselling approach is holistic, evidence-based and person-centred, focusing on building coping strategies, improving emotional well-being, and fostering personal growth. These sessions aim to support participants in navigating difficult emotions, addressing past trauma, and developing healthier patterns of thinking and behaviour, with the goal of enhancing overall mental health and quality of life.
Individual, couples and family sessions available
1-hour Sessions are available online, over the phone, at clients home or within the community.
(Travel fees may apply)

Support Coordination
Your support coordinator will help you understand and navigate your NDIS plan. They will coordinate your supports and connect you with services, ensuring continuity and effective management. Your coordinator will establish and maintain supports based on your goals, needs, and feedback.
They will also empower you to implement your plan by guiding you through NDIS systems, setting up contacts with providers, and helping you maximise the benefits of your plan. Additionally, your support coordinator will report to the NDIA on your progress towards your goals.
In times of crisis, your coordinator will be there to prepare for unexpected events and help mitigate future risks. Always acting in your best interest, your support coordinator will build your capacity for greater independence.

Recovery Coaching
Your recovery coach can play a vital role in your journey toward a purposeful and meaningful life. They will spend time with you and those important to you, gaining a deep understanding of your unique needs. Your recovery coach will help you explore various services and supports that can assist you on your recovery path. They can also connect you with mental health services tailored to your needs. Additionally, your coach will provide guidance on navigating the NDIS, ensuring you understand how it can support your recovery and overall well-being. With their assistance, you’ll be empowered to take meaningful steps toward your goals.

Tutoring
Smart Support offers tutoring services designed to assist young minds in achieving their educational goals and enhancing their learning abilities. These services are tailored to meet the individual needs of each person, whether they require support with academic subjects, life skills, or vocational training. The tutoring sessions are provided in a supportive and flexible environment, helping participants build confidence, improve their knowledge, and develop skills that support their personal and professional growth. The goal of the tutoring service is to empower individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their overall skillset and mentality around their learning.

 

1-hour sessions are held online, at the client’s home or in a community library.
(Travel fees may apply)

Community Programs

Specialised support that assists participants to access the community completing activities that bring them fulfillment while also assisting with daily living tasks.

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Skill Based Programs

Specialised support and services that focus on developing life skills such as meal planning, cooking, cleaning, organising, financial and calendar management, travel learning and other domestic duties like laundry. By learning these skills, participants are able to fulfil independent skills that bring them empowerment.

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Children's Programs

Services that focus on the development of healthy relationships, wellness and sensory. Therapy and programs work on these 3 factors to allow students to feel at peace with themselves, allowing for grounding strategies to be established to assist with self-calming when feeling overwhelmed.

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Peer Support Groups

The Smart Support Peer programs are face-to-face and based monthly. They are all facilitated by a trained peer-counsellor in small groups of 8 individuals.

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Tutoring Service available to students aged 5-18 years.

As Smart Support is a mental health organisation, we understand that barriers mentality can have on one’s learning ability. This is why we want to create a safe and comforting environment for students, allowing them to expand their knowledge beyond the classroom. Our tutoring service is suitable for those with autism, learning difficulties, anxiety or any other mental health difficulties.

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