Psychosocial Assessment & Support

Overview

Create Allied Health delivers comprehensive psychosocial assessments and therapeutic interventions for individuals with complex needs across Sydney and Australia. Our AASW-registered clinical social workers provide in-depth assessment and evidence-based support — in person across Greater Sydney or via telehealth nationally — addressing the social, emotional, psychological, and environmental factors affecting a person's wellbeing and functioning.

Clinical Psychosocial Assessments

Our psychosocial assessments provide a thorough, holistic evaluation of a person's circumstances, functioning, and support needs. These assessments inform care planning, funding applications, and clinical decision-making.

Each assessment examines how a person's psychological wellbeing, social relationships, living environment, and daily routines interact to affect their overall functioning. This includes understanding the impact of mental health conditions, disability, trauma, family dynamics, housing stability, and access to community services. The assessment process typically takes place over 2–4 sessions, allowing our clinical social workers to gather a complete and accurate picture of each person's situation before making recommendations.

• Comprehensive evaluation of social, emotional, psychological, and environmental factors
• Assessment of daily living skills, social participation, and community access
• Identification of barriers to independence and wellbeing
• Culturally responsive assessment practices
• Trauma-informed approach to information gathering and clinical formulation

Functional Impact Reports

We prepare detailed functional impact reports that document how a person's condition affects their daily life, relationships, and community participation. These reports provide clear, evidence-based documentation that decision-makers can rely on when determining eligibility, funding levels, or care arrangements. Reports are used to support:

• NDIS access requests and plan reviews
• iCare and WorkCover claims
• Insurance assessments for permanent impairment
• Guardianship and NCAT proceedings
• Housing and accommodation applications

Therapeutic Intervention

Our clinical social workers provide evidence-based therapeutic intervention tailored to each individual's needs and circumstances. Therapy is delivered in person across Greater Sydney or via telehealth for clients in regional NSW and other states.

• Individual counselling — Addressing trauma, grief, adjustment, and mental health concerns through structured, goal-oriented sessions
• Family therapy — Systemic intervention to support family relationships, communication, and shared understanding of a person's support needs
• Crisis intervention — Immediate support during acute mental health or psychosocial crises, including coordination with emergency services and treating teams
• Adjustment support — Helping individuals adapt to acquired disability, injury, or significant life changes such as hospital discharge, housing transitions, or changes in care arrangements

Capacity Building

We work with clients to develop practical skills and strategies that enhance independence and quality of life. Capacity building is a core component of NDIS therapeutic supports, focused on helping people build the skills they need to participate more fully in their community and manage daily life with greater confidence.

• Daily living skills development
• Social skills and community participation strategies
• Self-advocacy and self-management skills
• Goal setting and motivation strategies
• Coping strategies for stress, anxiety, and emotional regulation

Risk Assessment & Safety Planning

For clients experiencing vulnerability or risk, we provide thorough assessment and proactive safety planning.

• Comprehensive risk assessment across all domains of functioning
• Individualised safety plans developed collaboratively with the client
• Coordination with emergency services, mental health teams, and crisis supports
• Ongoing risk monitoring and plan review

Who We Support

Our psychosocial assessment and support services are available for:

• NDIS participants — Funded under therapeutic supports and capacity building categories
• iCare / WorkCover clients — Workers with injuries requiring psychosocial support and assessment
• Hospital discharge patients — Patients requiring psychosocial assessment to inform discharge planning
• Insurance clients — Individuals requiring psychosocial assessment for insurance purposes
• Private clients — Individuals and families seeking psychosocial support on a self-funded basis

Related Services

Our psychosocial support services integrate closely with our other specialist areas:

• Mental Health Support — For clients with primary mental health presentations
• Housing & Accommodation — For clients with housing instability or homelessness
• Guardianship & NCAT — When capacity concerns arise during assessment

Funding

• NDIS — Therapeutic supports and capacity building categories
• iCare — For work-related injuries and conditions
• WorkCover — Workers compensation claims
• Private — Self-funded engagement

Response Times

We aim to respond to all referrals within 72 hours.

Last reviewed: April 2026