Will deliver psychosocial support to clients who previously accessed services under PIR, D2DL and PHaMs (as at 30 June 2019) who are ineligible to receive services under the NDIS.
Continuity of Support
Continuity of Support will provide support for clients who have previously accessed services under Partners in Recovery (PIR), Support for Day to Day Living in the Community (D2DL) and Personal Helpers and Mentors (PHaMs) as at 30 June 2019 who are ineligible to receive services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
CoS will ensure clients continue to receive appropriate support using a recovery and strengths based framework. The four key aims are to:
- Increase personal capacity, confidence and self-reliance
- Increase social participation
- Streamline access to appropriate services
- Provide flexible and responsive support at times of increased need
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Support is provided through group-based activities and responsive individual support at times of increased need.
These services can be provided by a range of workers including mental health support workers and/or lived experience peer support workers.
Note: Referrals cannot be made to this service, however, transfers for people receiving CoS services from other PHN regions can be made where capacity is available.
Who is it for?
What support is provided?
CoS will ensure these clients continue to receive appropriate support using a recovery and strengths based framework.
What types of service can be provided and by whom?
Psychosocial services are strength based, non-clinical supports that focus on building capacity and stability in the following areas:
- Social skills and connections, including family connections
- day to day living skills
- financial management and budgeting
- finding and maintaining a home
- building broader life skills including confidence and resilience
- vocational skills and goals
- maintaining physical wellbeing, including exercise
COS referral service is only available in the South Burnett.
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Referral Details
Adult Mental Health, CYMHS & Headspace referrals are welcome at IMPACT, for all other referrals please contact PHN.
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Bundaberg IFS
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Address: 108 Bargara Road, Bundaberg East
Phone: 07 4153 4233
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Address: Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre ,22 Charles St, Pialba QLD 4655
Phone: 1800 179 233
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- DV Connect: 1800 811 811
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- Child Safety Central Queensland Regional Intake Service (business hours): 1300 703 762
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