The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) enables people with disability and mental health needs to access supports and services designed for their individual needs.
Mental Health
Being sensitive to the specific needs of people with mental health issues is an important part of caring well across all our service areas. We also offer a range of programs and services focused on mental health. We are here to help you on your journey to wellness, listening to your individual needs and finding the best fit for you.
Our team is made up of dedicated and enthusiastic professionals who work alongside you to support you to achieve positive outcomes and enhance your quality of life.
Programs Available
Personal Helpers and Mentors
Based in the Bondi area, Anglicare Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs) provides mentoring and groups to support people living with mental illness.
Family Mental Health Support Service
The Family Mental Health Support Service (FMHSS) is an early intervention support service for families with children or young people (0-18 years old) affected by, or at risk of developing a mental illness. Our focus is to improve the child's wellbeing and we work with the whole family to achieve this. The service is free and operates in the Shoalhaven and Port Kembla/Dapto areas.
If you’re interested in attending or would like more information contact us.
Anglicare Art Space
This innovative arts-based program offers a creative and encouraging environment for people who are experiencing or at risk of developing mental health challenges. Art Space is a place where people can develop artistic skills, gain confidence, build relationships and re-engage with the community. We offer a free weekly group for people of all ages, Fridays 1pm-3pm, Anglicare Bondi Office, 240 Birrell St, Bondi Junction.
If you’re interested in attending or would like more information contact us.
The Haven Project
The Haven Project provides support for people caring for a person with mental illness or autism in the Macarthur, Wollondilly and Wingecarribee areas. Our focus is on linking carers and those they care for to appropriate services and support. We can assist carers with NDIS pre-planning processes, linking with NDIS providers and support coordinators, attending support groups and wellness activities, information, referrals, education, workshops and events. The Haven Project is a consortium of five organisations (Anglicare, BCD Community Care, Community Links Wollondilly, The Disability Trust and Macarthur Disability Services) with experience in responding to individual carer needs.
If you would like more information on the Haven Project contact us on 4621 6650 or by email.