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Over the past few years, I’ve noticed a growing shift in Australia’s disability services sector that’s hard to ignore. As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, I’m increasingly concerned that the structure of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is unintentionally deprofessionalising the workforce — particularly in areas that require strong clinical, ethical, and therapeutic foundations. A Market-Based System with Unintended Consequences The NDIS was designed to give...

Living with trauma or ongoing anxiety can feel like carrying a heavy weight—one that’s hard to put down, no matter how much you want to...

Taking the first step towards counselling can feel daunting—especially if you’ve never worked with a mental health professional before....