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.

• 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 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.

• Individual counselling — Addressing trauma, grief, adjustment, and mental health concerns
• Family therapy — Systemic intervention to support family relationships and communication
• Crisis intervention — Immediate support during acute mental health or psychosocial crises
• Adjustment support — Helping individuals adapt to acquired disability, injury, or life changes

Capacity Building

We work with clients to develop practical skills and strategies that enhance independence and quality of life.

• 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.