Reviewed by the Linked Anchor Allied Health clinical team · Last reviewed
When a social worker can help
- Leaving hospital and returning home or moving into new accommodation
- Housing stress or risk of homelessness
- Carer stress, family conflict or relationship breakdown
- Grief, trauma or major life changes
- Contact with child protection, justice or other systems
Psychosocial assessment
A psychosocial assessment looks at the person's health, relationships, housing, finances, safety and supports. The report can help explain functional impact and support needs, including for NDIS reviews or reassessment requests.
Advocacy and practical support
Social workers can help people understand their options, prepare for meetings, connect with community services and speak up for what they need. They work alongside support coordinators — not instead of them — to keep plans moving when life gets complicated.
Funding
Depending on eligibility, social work may be funded through a plan-managed or self-managed NDIS plan, aged care funding, or privately. Check with your plan manager about which budget applies.
This guide is general information only and is not individual clinical, legal or funding advice. Funding is subject to eligibility and plan rules.