NDIS Advocacy & Navigation Support

Psychology and NDIS Advocacy — Working Together

Navigating the NDIS can feel complex, particularly when you are also trying to understand a new diagnosis, gather supporting evidence and work out what services or supports may be appropriate.

To provide clients with access to more comprehensive support, Empowered People & Co works alongside Deslinder from DBG Consultancy, who provides dedicated NDIS advocacy and navigation assistance.

While our psychology team focuses on assessment, diagnosis, psychological support and understanding the functional impact of disability, DBG Consultancy focuses on helping individuals and families navigate the practical side of the NDIS.

Together, these services can create a more connected pathway between understanding your needs, communicating those needs clearly and navigating the supports available to you.

NDIS Applications & Documentation

DBG Consultancy can assist with collecting, organising and completing the documentation required for an NDIS application, helping to make the process clearer and easier to manage.

Where appropriate, Empowered People & Co may support this process through psychological assessment, diagnostic clarification and clinical information about how a person's disability impacts their everyday functioning.

Understanding Your NDIS Plan

Receiving an NDIS plan is only one part of the process. Understanding what has been funded, how different supports can be used and what your next steps should be can sometimes feel just as overwhelming.

DBG Consultancy can help participants break down their plan, understand the supports available to them and navigate what comes next.

Connecting You With Services

Deslinder can also assist participants to identify and connect with trusted providers that are suited to their individual needs, goals, preferences and NDIS plan.

The focus is on helping participants understand their options and build a support network that is appropriate for them.

How Does This Work With Psychology?

Psychologists and NDIS advocates have different roles, but they can work together in a complementary way.

Our psychologists help develop an understanding of a person's psychological, cognitive, developmental and functional needs, while DBG Consultancy helps clients understand how to navigate the NDIS process and the practical steps involved.

The psychologist helps explain the clinical and functional picture.
The advocate helps you understand your options and navigate what happens next.