Counselling&

21/07/2025

Counselling& is excited to announce our new once/month board games group starting on Saturday 2nd August 12 - 3pm.
Bring a snack and enjoy a supported tabletop games session with our experienced and fun staff :) Participants are welcome to bring their own games, and Counselling& will also provide many game options.
A chance to meet new people, enjoy a favourite game or learn a new game.
No commitment to come to every session.
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NDIS rates apply.

15/07/2025

Counselling& has immediate capacity for support work with participants on the NDIS.
We have extensive experience with neurodiversity and psychosocial disabilities.
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20/06/2025

🚨 Reminder: Today (Friday the 20th of June) is the LAST day to register for the Counselling& Brixpo Outing!

Please register via Eventbrite if you would like to join us 😊

Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/brixpo-outing-tickets-1374482978589

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mark (event coordinator) at mark@counsellingand.com.au

22/05/2025

Counselling& is excited to announce that we will be running an outing to Brixpo on Saturday the 5th July ✨ Brixpo is South Australia's largest fan-run LEGO® event - featuring many LEGO® exhibits and stalls. This will be the third group-based activity we are running in 2025 😊

We will firstly meet as a group at the St Clair Recreation Centre entrance where Brixpo will be held (participant entry fees will be covered). The Counselling& team will then support participants to explore the event at their own pace. Light refreshments will be provided partway through. Please note that lunch is not provided - please eat lunch beforehand or bring your own lunch. Transport to and from the event can be provided. Participation is NDIS funded.

For more information about the event (such as what to expect), please see the Eventbrite page 👇

Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/brixpo-outing-tickets-1374482978589

To RSVP, please register via Eventbrite by Friday the 20th of June.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mark (event coordinator) at mark@counsellingand.com.au

01/05/2025

AAPi’s ongoing advocacy efforts regarding NDIS access to psychology services have led to important engagement with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).

Following concerns raised by AAPi about member experiences and barriers to psychology supports under the NDIS, the NDIA’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Service Design and Improvement), Corri McKenzie, responded, acknowledging the critical role psychologists play in improving the quality of life for people with disability.

Key points from the NDIA response include:

• Recognition of Psychology Supports: The NDIA reaffirmed that psychology services can be funded through the NDIS where they are related to a participant’s disability and meet the "reasonable and necessary" criteria.
• Clarification on Funding: Psychology supports focused on managing the functional impacts of disability are eligible for NDIS funding. However, supports that are primarily clinical (e.g., diagnosis or treatment of mental health conditions) remain the responsibility of the mainstream mental health system.
• Flexibility of Plan Funds: The NDIA confirmed that supports may be described within plans to assist participants to understand what their funding can be used for but unless supports are specifically stated in a plan, participants can generally use their funding flexibly for appropriate supports.
• New Therapy Guidelines Coming: The NDIA is developing a new guideline specifically for therapy supports, expected by mid-2025. Internal training for NDIA staff is also being updated to improve understanding of how psychology supports should be included in plans.
• Collaboration with AAPi: Importantly, the NDIA has invited AAPi to work directly with their Service Guidance team to help develop further staff guidance on psychology supports, building on the fact sheet AAPi already provided to the Agency.
This outcome reflects the strength and persistence of AAPi’s advocacy work. We are proud to see direct acknowledgement of our members' concerns and a commitment from the NDIA to improve internal processes and guidance. AAPi will continue to work closely with the NDIA to ensure better access to psychology supports for NDIS participants and to support our members working in this space.

Thank you to all members who continue to share their experiences - your voice is powerful and leads to real change.

Click here for links to the NDIA letter, and further resources: https://ow.ly/YFqi50VJtSz

23/04/2025

🚨 Reminder: This Friday (the 25th of April) is the LAST day to register for the Counselling& Gorge Wildlife Park Outing 🐪

Please register via Eventbrite if you would like to join us 😊

Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/gorge-wildlife-park-outing-tickets-1275785020339

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mark (event coordinator) at mark@counsellingand.com.au

10/03/2025

Counselling& is thrilled to announce that we will be running an outing to Gorge Wildlife Park on Saturday the 10th of May 🐪 This will be the second group-based activity we are running in 2025 😊

We will firstly meet as a group at the Gorge Wildlife Park entrance (participant entry fees will be covered). The Counselling& team will then support participants to explore the park at their own pace. There will also be an opportunity to pat a koala 🐨 We will stop for lunch (which is also covered) at the Gorge Wildlife Park kiosk partway through the outing. Additionally, transport to and from the event can be provided. Participation is NDIS funded.

For more information about the event (such as what to expect), please see the Eventbrite page 👇

Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/gorge-wildlife-park-outing-tickets-1275785020339

To RSVP, please register via Eventbrite by Friday the 26th of April.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mark (event coordinator) at mark@counsellingand.com.au

22/02/2025

Checking out some of the stalls at the Source Kids Disability Expo this weekend

https://sourcekids.com.au/disability-expo/adelaide-2025/

20/02/2025

🚨 Reminder: Tomorrow (Friday the 21st of February) is the LAST day to register for the Counselling& Board Games Afternoon 🎲

Please register via Eventbrite if you would like to join us 😊

Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/c-board-games-afternoon-tickets-1221937230149

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mark (event coordinator) at mark@counsellingand.com.au

19/02/2025

Counselling& supported our Director, Marcus to participate in a Ferniks retreat earlier this year, providing a valuable opportunity to reset and commence the new year with time for introspection on values, art therapy, mindfulness, and re-centring. I highly recommend this experience for those who have the chance. Https://www.ferniks.com.au/retreat

Reset and Restore Retreats at Ferniks Psychotherapy & Counselling in Yankalilla help you reconnect, recharge, and find clarity in a small, supportive group. Start your journey to healing, growth, and positive change. Book your first retreat today!

31/01/2025

Counselling& is delighted to announce that we will be running a board games afternoon on Saturday the 8th of March at La Crema Reserve Roastery 🎲 This will be the first of several-group based activities running throughout 2025 😊

The event will take place in a private function room located in La Crema. The Counselling& team will host the event and support participants throughout. Lunch will be provided along with a large selection of board games. Participants are also encouraged to bring their favourite board games. Additionally, transport to and from the event can be provided. Participation is NDIS funded.

For more information about the event (such as what to expect), please see the Eventbrite page 👇

Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/c-board-games-afternoon-tickets-1221937230149

To RSVP, please register via Eventbrite by Friday the 21st of February.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mark (event coordinator) at mark@counsellingand.com.au

28/01/2025

Counselling& is very excited to announce that we will be running several group-based activities throughout 2025 🎉✨

We invite all Counselling& participants on this exciting new adventure and hope that you can join us 😊 Participation will be NDIS funded.

More information about each event will be provided closer to the time of the event. For now, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mark (who is coordinating the events) at mark@counsellingand.com.au