DBT Support Work
Practical, day-to-day NDIS support delivered within a structured, DBT-informed framework.
This service provides practical support for NDIS participants living with psychosocial disability, delivered through a Dialectical Behaviour Therapy-informed approach.
It is not therapy. It is real-world support that reinforces emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal skills in everyday situations.
This service is particularly suited to participants who:
Support workers help participants apply DBT skills in real-life settings.
Support may include:
The emphasis is skill application, not passive assistance.
Many support services focus only on practical tasks.
Our DBT-focused support:
This reduces fragmentation of care and increases stability.
This service pairs especially well with DBT Individual Therapy, DBT Skills Training Groups, Comprehensive DBT Programs, Recovery Coaching and Support Coordination.
When therapy and support work operate in alignment, progress accelerates.
This service is typically funded under:
Core Supports – Assistance with Daily Life
Core Supports – Social & Community Participation
Depending on plan goals, it may also connect with capacity-building objectives.
We support:
If you are unsure about funding suitability, we can assist.
Support coordinators value that we:
We are used to supporting complex participants safely.
We welcome referrals from:
No. This is practical support work delivered in a DBT-informed way.
No. Phone coaching remains a therapy function. Support workers reinforce skills during scheduled supports.
When delivered consistently and integrated with therapy, DBT-informed support can improve emotional stability.
Yes, provided there is coordinated planning and appropriate clinical oversight.
