Anxiety NDIS ​
Disability Support & Care Services
Anxiety Care & Support
Maple Community Services prioritises getting to know you in order to identify and achieve your goals. We help you set a course for greater independence with reliable support. There is no better NDIS provider than Maple Community Services for Anxiety Support.
Anxiety Disorders are some of the most overlooked health concerns in Australia, and, with the help of NDIS funding, we are working to tell a different story. If you are affected by prolonged or disabling anxiety, our Anxiety Support Specialists are highly skilled and trained to provide the expert assistance you need to live your life to the fullest.
Our extensive experience, capacity for 24/7 support, and strong community spirit set us apart when it comes to Anxiety Support Services. Our pervading family values and friendly specialists give you and your loved ones peace of mind and exceptional support to pursue a happy, fulfilling, and independent life.
Introduction to Anxiety
There are different forms of Anxiety and they each affect us in different ways. Whether you or your loved ones suffer from generalised anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress, illness anxiety, or other forms of anxiety, there are ample support services available to help you cope with the challenges of everyday life.
Living with an Anxiety Disorder can be debilitating, but modern medicine and neuroscience have identified many methods and support techniques that can make this condition easier to live with. Our Anxiety Support Specialists are trained to understand how anxiety affects your life, develop a personalised plan, and help you see it through to meet your needs for outstanding Anxiety Support.
Are you or a loved one eligible for NDIS funding?
Anxiety Information
Throughout human evolution, we developed the crucial “fight or flight” response that was an essential protective mechanism when we were primal hunter-gatherers. When we encountered danger, our bodies would enter a state of hyper alertness. A boost of adrenaline increases the heart rate and increases our blood flow so we focus our energies on fighting for our lives or running from danger. Our experience of anxiety today is directly linked to this primal response, so you can imagine how it felt to face a bear or a pack of wolves when our ancestors lived in caves! As we evolved, that fight or flight mode has persisted and is frequently activated in inopportune everyday situations when stress and anxiety build up. This is anxiety as we now know it.
Anxiety affects people to varying degrees and everyone has experienced some form of anxiety at moments throughout their lives. Anxiety may be triggered by certain activities, such as an exam or a job interview, and it is completely normal to experience these feelings. While some anxiety is a normal part of being human, there is a level at which it simply becomes too much to handle.
Often, the thoughts and feelings associated with anxiety can be used positively to motivate us into action. However, some people experience anxiety on a more substantial level which severely impacts their quality of life, and it can become difficult to manage. When you experience anxiety on a regular basis, feeling anxious more often than not, even with no specific triggers, can significantly affect your daily life.
Types of Anxiety Support Services
Our team works one on one with you to help you with day-to-day activities, connect you with high quality treatment and therapy services, and, if indicated, we can guide and support you through social interactions.
Our supports include a full range of different services for you to determine which will best suit you. Options include any or all of the following:
Personal Care
Maple Support Workers assist people with autism by helping them live as independently as possible. Whether you or your loved one is in a group home or living in a private residence, we come when needed to help with morning routines, personal hygiene, daily tasks like eating, drinking, and bathing, and assisting during appointments.
Household Tasks
At Maple, we understand the value of healthy eating and keeping a clean home. As a part of our NDIS services, we provide help with household tasks like cleaning, meal preparation, banking, shopping, and so much more.
Travel and Transport
Maple Community Services are here for you or your loved one by assisting with transport to and from wherever needed or desired. We provide transportation to appointments, outings, or for students, to and from school.
Garden Maintenance
If you or your loved one cannot take care of gardening tasks, the NDIS provides funding to use for this support service. At Maple, we do the gardening for you, allowing you to eat fresh vegetables and keep your lawn tidy.
Community Participation
Maple Community Services can assist you or your loved one in accessing and participating in the community. We guide, support, mentor, and motivate you to succeed and reach set goals for social interaction and recreation.
Life skills development
Developing Life Skills is all about building your or your loved one’s confidence and enabling independent living. We do this by developing a plan which gives you the training needed to achieve life goals. Supports we provide in this area include educating on personal hygiene, maintaining a clean environment at home, and organisational skills to name a few
What Does Our Anxiety Support Involve?
Core Supports
Supports that enable you to complete activities of daily living, working towards an individual’s goals, and meeting their objectives.
Support Coordination
We help you identify, coordinate, and access support services for Anxiety and Disability Service Providers on your or your loved one’s behalf.
Plan Management
Maple manages funding in your NDIS Plan. We are the connection between you or your loved one, providers, and the NDIA.
Accommodation
Maple provides accommodation assistance and/or supervision of daily tasks to help you live as independently as possible
Why Choose Maple for Anxiety Support?
At Maple Community Services, we focus on building strong relationships with each and every client that approaches us, providing them with the tools, supports, and access to services that will enable them to live independently.
Our priority is matching you with a like-minded Support Worker, someone who speaks your language, understands your goals, and is committed to ensuring you have all the necessary support you need to live your life to the fullest.
People choose Maple because we care. We are a group of professionals from all walks of life who want to make a difference in yours. Commonly a high percentage of Maple clients as well as our Support Workers come from Culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. You can see testimonials from other participants on our community page.
The Maple Family will work with you to create a personalised approach to your support schedule and roll out. We will continually review and recommend support updates, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the support you receive are optimal for you to achieve your personal, social, and emotional wellbeing goals.
We are renowned for our extremely fast turnaround and approval times for Referrals. Please reach out to us for help with your SIL, Core Support, Plan Management, and Support Coordination Referral.
Is Anxiety Covered by the NDIS?
If you suffer from a long term disability resulting from a mental health condition, also known as a psychosocial disability or PSD, it is covered under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and you may be eligible for funding to benefit from our support services.
It is estimated that 3 million people in Australia suffer with mild to moderate mental health issues and around 700,000 people have severe and persistent mental health illnesses that demonstrate complex needs and thus require support due to their disability.
Psychosocial disabilities can be crippling if not addressed properly. At Maple Community Services, we can walk you through the assessment process to see if you qualify for NDIS anxiety benefits. If you or your loved one meets the criteria, we can facilitate the process and have the full capacity to provide any support services you need.
To become an NDIS participant, you need to provide evidence of your mental health condition but a specific diagnosis is not required. NDIS support is contingent on how the condition impacts you and your daily activities, rather than the diagnosis itself, and that’s where our Anxiety Specialists can help you.
How much funding can you get from NDIS?
What Can NDIS Fund for Anxiety?
The NDIS aims to provide better access to high quality, personalised, and innovative supports and services to enhance the independence, and social and economic participation of people with disabilities and their carers.
The NDIS funds several critical services for people with anxiety. These include personal care support, community access support, nutritional support, skill development, transport, household tasks and behavioural support. Plan Management and Support Coordination Funding are almost always offered to NDIS Participants when they receive their plan. The types and amounts of funding available are determined partly by the level of severity.
By partnering with Maple Community Services, together, we can help you identify your priorities and cater a support plan that provides the specific services you need, enabling you to lead a fulfilling life.
Is Anxiety a Psychosocial Disability?
Anxiety can be a cause of Psychosocial Disabilities (PSD) but is not a disability in and of itself. Psychosocial disability is a term to describe disabilities that arise due to mental health issues. People affected by PSD may be challenged by setting goals and making plans, engaging in education, training and employment, and other social and cultural activities. Some conditions that can involve significant long term psychosocial impact include:
- Psychiatric disorders: schizophrenia, schizophreniform, and schizoaffective disorder
- Anxiety disorders: Generalised anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, agoraphobia or other phobias, and social anxiety
- Mood disorders: bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and dysthymic depression.
How Can The NDIS Help with Mental Health?
Australians living with PSD are among the most disadvantaged in our community. The current lack of awareness and support can significantly affect the lives of people living with these conditions. They may experience challenges with communication and social inclusion, finding employment and suitable housing, and maintaining their physical health.
The NDIS works with existing, community-based services such as Maple Community Services to support you in your everyday activities and live the life you want. Because PSD symptoms can present episodically or fluctuate in intensity, NDIS supports are designed to be flexible and accommodating, and increase and decrease depending on your individual needs.
Skills & Qualifications of our Anxiety Support Workers
Our Support Workers for Anxiety have studied and trained diligently to understand and respond to the needs of people with Anxiety Disorders. You can feel confident and at ease with our Anxiety Support Workers’ exceptional skills and qualifications. We pride ourselves on our years of experience providing Anxiety support for friends, family, and all loved ones.
Will NDIS Pay for Anxiety Assessment?
NDIS provides access to independent assessments for children and adults to determine their level of functioning. Rather than focusing on diagnosis, these anxiety assessments are designed to determine the severity of your or your loved one’s disability and level of functioning in everyday life. Talk to one of our Anxiety Support Workers and find out how we can help.
Why choose Maple for Anxiety Support?
We build relationships​
To us, you are not just a number, or an account, or even just an individual; you are an integral part of our community. Our priority is getting to know you as a person, building a supportive team around your needs, and helping you achieve what you set out to.
We are experts
Our Team is comprised of highly experienced Support Workers and Management Staff; all from varying walks of life. We work hard to match you up with the best Support Workers around; those that can speak your language, have the same interests, and have experience working with like-minded people.
We are committed
Whether it’s 9pm on a Wednesday or 11am on a Sunday; our team is always active, committed to ensuring you have the supports you need in place when you need them. We are committed to providing the best Customer Service in the industry, and that’s why people choose us!
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