Mon–Fri 9am–5pm (weekends closed)
Support delivered 7 days a week by arrangement
Psychosocial support is practical, everyday support for people living with a psychosocial disability: the impact a mental health condition can have on daily life. We help you build routines, skills, confidence and connections at home and in your community. It is support work, not therapy. Under the NDIS it is usually paid for from the Core supports budget, in the categories the NDIA calls “Assistance with daily life” and “Assistance with social and community participation”. We work with self-managed and plan-managed participants and private clients across Sydney’s inner, southern and eastern suburbs.
Every one of our support workers holds a university degree in psychology or a related discipline and has completed mental health and trauma-informed training. We start by learning what matters most to you, then build support around your goals, whether that is greater independence, stronger social connections or better daily routines. We go at your pace.
We often support people living with schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD and borderline personality disorder. See all the conditions we support.
We understand that every person’s experience is different. That is why our psychosocial support is built around you: your goals, your routines and what matters to you, rather than a one-size-fits-all program.
Every one of our support workers holds a university degree in psychology or a related discipline and has completed mental health and trauma-informed training. That means the support you receive goes beyond help with tasks. It is thoughtful, trauma-aware and focused on helping you build confidence and independence.
Our psychosocial support is focused on what matters to you, whether that is building daily routines, strengthening social connections, developing life skills, or having reliable support from someone who understands your experience.
We believe meaningful support happens in everyday moments: learning a new skill at home, getting out into the community, or having someone consistent and trustworthy by your side. Our psychosocial support is built around your life, not a program.
We provide psychosocial support across the inner, southern and eastern suburbs of Sydney from our base in Marrickville. Each area page lists the suburbs we cover, local places support can take you and the local services we work alongside. See all our service areas, or choose yours:
Psychosocial support is designed for people living with a psychosocial disability, which means the impact a mental health condition has on daily life. It focuses on building independence, developing life skills, strengthening social connections, and supporting you to achieve your personal goals. It is suitable for self-managed and plan-managed participants who want consistent, person-centred support delivered in their home or community.
Psychosocial support is not therapy or clinical treatment. Our support workers work alongside you in everyday life, helping you build routines, take part in your community and develop practical skills that support your wellbeing. What makes Lanara different is our team: every one of our support workers holds a university degree in psychology or a related discipline and has completed mental health and trauma-informed training.
Psychosocial support can help with a wide range of goals depending on what matters most to you. Common examples include building daily living routines, improving social confidence, developing skills for independent living, increasing community participation, and managing the practical challenges that come with living with a mental health condition.
We aim for you to have a regular support worker. We match you with someone who suits your personality, interests and goals, and we try to keep that relationship consistent over time, because trust and familiarity matter in psychosocial support.
Psychosocial support is usually funded from the Core supports budget in your NDIS plan, under the categories the NDIA calls “Assistance with daily life” and “Assistance with social and community participation”. We can work with you if your plan is self-managed or plan-managed, but not if it is NDIA-managed (agency-managed). If you are not sure what your plan covers, talk to your support coordinator or plan manager, or call us on 1300 152 627 and we will help you work it out.
No. A psychosocial recovery coach is a separate NDIS-funded role. Recovery coaches help you plan and organise your supports and connect with mental health and community services. Our psychosocial support is support work: we work alongside you in everyday life. Many people have both, and with your consent we are happy to work alongside your recovery coach.
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026. NDIS funding rules change from time to time, so check your plan or ask us if you are unsure.
Looking for support, or referring someone?
We reply to referrals within one business day. Matching usually takes 3 days to 2 weeks.
Psychology-informed NDIS support for adults across Sydney, from a family-owned team. We support self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants and private clients.
