Commonwealth Psychosocial Support program

The Commonwealth Psychosocial Support service, provided by Flourish Australia, assists people with a severe mental illness who have reduced psychosocial function and who are not supported by the NDIS. The program strengthens the capacity of people/consumers to live independently, safely, and productively in their community, form meaningful connections in a supportive environment, and reduce the need for acute care.

The program covers a range of non-clinical supports that focus on building personal capacity and stability in one or more of the following areas:

• social skills, friendships and family connections
• day-to-day living skills
• financial management and budgeting
• finding and maintaining a home
• vocational skills and goals
• maintaining physical wellbeing, including exercise
• managing substance use issues
• building broader life skills, including confidence and resilience, and;
• building capacity to live independently in the community