How do mental health services and the NDIS work together?

​At a glance

Mental health services and the NDIS aim to work closely together to coordinate care for people with mental health conditions requiring both mental health services and NDIS supports. The services and supports complement each other. They do not duplicate each other.

Mental health services provide treatment for mental health conditions. The NDIS funds supports that assist people with the activities of daily living and help for them to achieve their goals and live an ordinary life.

Resources

Mental Health and the NDIS (Psychosocial Disability)
This fact sheet explains psychosocial disability, and the different roles of NSW Health and the NDIS.
Type: Fact sheet
Length: 2 pages
Produced by: NSW Health

What is the NDIS responsible for?
This lists the types of supports that are funded by the NDIS and also what types of support the NDIS cannot fund and why.
Type: Web page
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
Produced by: NDIA

NDIS and other government services – Mental Health
This web page outlines what the NDIS funds and what the mental health system funds.
Type: Web page
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
Produced by: NDIA

NDIS and other supports available to you
This brief video explains the purpose of the NDIS and how the supports can complement existing services such as health, education and aged care.
Type: Video | Closed captions
Viewing time: 1:55
Produced by: NDIA

NSW government services
​This web page includes NSW government services for people with disability.
Type: Web page
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
Produced by: NSW Government

Access Snapshot 5: NDIS and other services supporting your mental health
This Mental Health Access Snapshot explains mainstream services, the relationship of the NDIA and other government services, and where to go when not eligible for NDIS supports.
Type: Downloadable publication (PDF)
Length: 3 pages
Produced by: NDIA