How to support those with psychosocial disability
People presenting with severe mental illness resulting in psychosocial functional impairment who are seeking to join the NDIS will need to complete an Access Request Form (ARF).
GPs, Psychiatrists, and other health professionals play an important role in supporting such patients to complete the ARF, particularly the accompanying Evidence of Psychosocial Disability Form. The Evidence of Psychosocial Disability form is separate to the ARF and is recommended to be used instead of completing Section F of the ARF where the client’s primary disability results from psychosocial functional impairment.
For more detailed information on how to assist patients with a primary psychosocial disability to apply for the NDIS, please visit the TSP For All website. This website has primarily been developed to assist healthcare professional to navigate information, resources and tools available to assist patients with a psychosocial disability to apply for the NDIS.
More information regarding Mental Health and the NDIS can also be found on the NDIS website.
Additional Information and Resources for GPs
Health Pathways information – The Care Coordination – Mental Health Pathway covers information regarding NDIS criteria, standard request information and contact details for Local Area Coordinators (LACs) across South Australia.