NDIS Social Worker Sydney | Create Allied Health Services

Experienced NDIS Social Workers in Sydney

Create Allied Health Services provides experienced, AASW-registered clinical social workers for NDIS participants across Sydney. We specialise in complex cases that require deep clinical expertise — situations where standard support isn't enough, and where skilled social work intervention makes the difference between a system that works for people and one that leaves them behind.

Whether you're an NDIS participant seeking support, a support coordinator looking for a specialist provider, or a hospital team needing social work input for discharge planning, our Sydney-based team is here to help.

What Our NDIS Social Workers Do

Our clinical social workers provide a full range of NDIS-funded services across Greater Sydney, the Inner West, Western Sydney, Eastern Suburbs, and Northern Beaches:

Psychosocial assessments — Comprehensive evaluations of functional capacity, support needs, and goals for NDIS planning
Therapeutic intervention — Trauma-informed counselling, crisis support, and evidence-based therapy
Complex case management — Coordinating multiple services and navigating systems for clients with high-complexity needs
NDIS access requests — Preparing supporting evidence and reports for initial NDIS applications
Plan review support — Documenting changed circumstances and advocating for appropriate funding at review meetings
Hospital discharge planning — Working with private and public hospitals across Greater Sydney to ensure safe, coordinated transitions
Housing and accommodation support — SDA/SIL assessments, NCAT applications, and housing pathway navigation
Guardianship and NCAT — Capacity assessments, tribunal reports, and legal system navigation

Why Choose Create Allied Health

Not all NDIS social work providers are the same. Here's what sets us apart in Sydney:

AASW-registered clinical social workers — Our team holds full accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers, the peak professional body for social work in Australia
Complex case specialists — We focus on cases that other providers find too difficult: traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, guardianship matters, aged care transitions, and forensic mental health
Founded by a clinical expert — Our Clinical Director, Kate Engledow, is an AASW-registered clinical social worker and PhD candidate at the University of Sydney with over 10 years of clinical experience
NDIS registered provider — We are a fully registered NDIS provider, meaning your NDIS funding can be used directly with us
Institutional partnerships — We work with iCare, WorkCover, and DVA alongside NDIS, giving us broad systems knowledge
Fast response — We respond to all referrals within 72 hours

Areas We Serve in Sydney

Our NDIS social workers provide face-to-face services across Greater Sydney, including:

Inner West — Marrickville, Newtown, Leichhardt, Ashfield, Burwood
Western Sydney — Parramatta, Blacktown, Penrith, Liverpool, Fairfield
Eastern Suburbs — Bondi, Randwick, Maroubra
Northern Beaches & North Shore — Manly, Chatswood, North Sydney
South East Sydney — Hurstville, Kogarah, Rockdale, Sans Souci, Brighton-Le-Sands
South West Sydney — Campbelltown, Camden, Macarthur, Ingleburn, Leppington
Sutherland Shire — Sutherland, Cronulla, Miranda, Caringbah, Engadine

We also provide telehealth services nationally for clients in regional NSW and across Australia.

How to Access Our Services

Getting started with an NDIS social worker at Create Allied Health is straightforward:

Contact us — Call 1800 930 350 or submit a referral online
Initial consultation — We discuss your needs, goals, and NDIS plan to determine how we can help
Service agreement — We set up a service agreement and confirm NDIS funding categories
Begin support — Your allocated social worker begins working with you, in person or via telehealth

NDIS Funding Categories

Our social work services can be funded under several NDIS categories:

Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living — Assessments, therapeutic supports, and skill building
Capacity Building — Improved Relationships — Family therapy, social skills, and relationship support
Core Supports — Assistance with daily life and community participation

Your support coordinator or plan manager can confirm which categories apply to your plan. We can also help with NDIS access requests if you don't yet have a plan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What does an NDIS social worker do?

An NDIS social worker provides psychosocial assessments, therapeutic intervention, support coordination, advocacy, and complex case management for NDIS participants. They help navigate the NDIS system, prepare reports for plan reviews, and coordinate with other providers to ensure wraparound support.

How do I find an NDIS social worker in Sydney?

Create Allied Health Services is an NDIS-registered provider with AASW-registered clinical social workers in Sydney. You can contact us on 1800 930 350 or submit a referral through our website. We provide face-to-face services across Greater Sydney and telehealth nationally.

Is social work covered by NDIS funding?

Yes. Social work services can be funded under NDIS capacity building and therapeutic supports categories. This includes psychosocial assessments, counselling, advocacy, and support coordination. Your support coordinator or plan manager can confirm your specific funding categories.

What qualifications should an NDIS social worker have?

An NDIS social worker should hold a Bachelor or Master of Social Work degree and be a registered member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). At Create Allied Health, our social workers are AASW-registered with clinical specialisation and experience in complex NDIS cases.