Empowering Your Journey to Independence and Wellbeing
At Creative Healing, we offer dedicated support for NDIS participants through a range of specialised social work services. Our mission is to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve their personal goals, build confidence, and live fulfilling lives. Our services are designed to meet each person’s unique needs, and we work alongside clients to foster growth, resilience, and independence.
Specialist Mental Health Practitioners with a Creative Approach
As specialist mental health Social Work practitioners, we integrate creative therapies into our work, offering Art Therapy in Melbourne to help participants build their capacity by express and explore their emotions, build resilience, and develop coping strategies. Our creative therapies, including art therapy and other expressive modalities, provide a unique, hands-on way for individuals to process experiences, express thoughts and emotions, and engage in personal growth. For many participants, creative therapies can be a powerful tool for self-discovery and empowerment, encouraging them to build confidence in expressing themselves in a safe, supportive space.
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Benefits of Creative Therapies for NDIS Participants
Incorporating creative therapies offers numerous benefits for our participants, including:
- Enhanced Self-Expression
For those who may struggle with traditional verbal expression, art therapy provides an accessible way to communicate thoughts and feelings visually, making it particularly valuable for children, teens, and adults with communication challenges. - Improved Emotional Regulation
Creative activities help participants process difficult emotions in a healthy, constructive manner, which can lead to better emotional regulation and stress management. - Increased Engagement and Motivation
Creative therapies can make the therapeutic process more engaging and enjoyable, often enhancing motivation and participation for clients of all ages. - Development of Coping Skills
Through creative exploration, participants can practice new coping mechanisms, resilience, and self-soothing techniques that can be applied in daily life.
What We Offer
At Creative Healing, we provide a comprehensive range of capacity building supports designed to empower NDIS participants across all age groups, including children, teens, and adults. Our experienced team tailors each program to the participant’s specific needs and goals, working with individuals who have various disabilities and impairments, such as:
- Intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, and trauma
- Physical disabilities and chronic health conditions
- Sensory impairments, including visual and hearing impairments
- Learning disabilities and cognitive impairments
Capacity-Building Activities
Our capacity building services are designed to equip participants with practical skills and tools to enhance their independence, self confidence, and overall quality of life. Here are some of the key activities we offer:
- Daily Living and Self-Care Skills
We work with participants to develop essential daily skills, such as personal hygiene, meal planning, budgeting, and household management, fostering independence in their daily routines. - Social and Communication Skills
Our social work team helps participants improve communication and interpersonal skills, building their confidence in social interactions, from family settings to community involvement. This includes understanding social cues, developing healthy boundaries, and conflict resolution. - Emotional Regulation and Coping Strategies
We offer tailored strategies to help with emotional regulation, stress management, and resilience building. This includes mindfulness techniques, grounding exercises, and self soothing practices. - Community Participation and Social Inclusion
We support participants in accessing community activities, volunteering opportunities, and group programs to encourage social engagement and a sense of belonging. This may include introducing participants to community centers, social clubs, or recreational groups that align with their interests. - Executive Functioning and Organizational Skills
Participants who struggle with organization and time management benefit from our structured programs that focus on planning, prioritising tasks, and managing schedules to enhance productivity and reduce stress. - Work and Education Skills
For those looking to enter or re-enter the workplace or school, we offer skill building activities to support goal setting, job seeking, and adapting to new environments. This includes interview preparation, adapting to workplace or school routines, and creating structured study habits. - Relationship and Interpersonal Development
Our team provides guidance on building and maintaining positive relationships, including developing empathy, managing healthy boundaries, and understanding family dynamics, which is particularly beneficial for children and teens. - Self-Advocacy and Empowerment
We empower participants to advocate for their needs, understand their rights within the NDIS, and communicate effectively with healthcare providers, educators, and other support networks. - Physical Well-being and Movement-Based Activities
For those interested in improving their physical health, we incorporate light movement activities, where appropriate, to promote well-being. This can be particularly beneficial for clients with physical disabilities or chronic pain, as we help them find adaptive ways to stay active and build physical strength. - Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills
Participants learn techniques for tackling everyday challenges, making informed choices, and thinking critically, which enhances confidence and independence in managing various life situations. - Transition Planning for Life Stages
Whether transitioning from school to work, moving into independent living, or entering adulthood, we provide guidance and skills building for smooth and empowering transitions across life stages.
Our Commitment to Inclusivity
We understand that every individual’s journey is unique. By working closely with each participant, we tailor our approach to meet the diverse needs of those with a range of disabilities and impairments. Our services prioritise creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential.
Fees and Line Item
Creative Healing currently provides a range of capacity building supports – Improved Daily Living
The main support items are listed below with fees that reflect the current NDIS guide. These fees and support items are subject to change in line with the NDIS price guide updates.
Early Intervention
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Early Intervention supports – Early Childhood Professional
Under 7 years of age
$193.99 an hour
Therapy Supports (7 and older)
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Assessment, Recommendation, Therapy or Training – Social Worker
Support letters and Reports included
$193.99 an hour
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