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Specialist Allied Health
Disability, Advocacy & Support Coordination
for children and adolescents.
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AASW Accredited & Tertiary Qualified Social Workers
Putting relationship and care at the centre of support.
Our Services
Our offices are located in Maitland NSW and Broadbeach QLD.
Most of our support is done through telehealth from the comfort of your own home.
The Social Work Profession & NDIS
The Social Work profession is committed to maximising the wellbeing of individuals, families, groups, communities and society. Social Workers are highly educated, university qualified practitioners. We follow strict ethics and standards and are accredited with the Australia Association of Social Workers.
We consider that individual and societal wellbeing is underpinned by socially inclusive communities that emphasise principles of social justice and respect for human dignity and human rights. Drawing on theories of social work, social sciences, humanities and Indigenous knowledges, Social Workers focus on the interface between the individual and the environment and recognise the impact of social, political, economic and cultural factors on the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Accordingly, Social Workers maintain a dual focus in both assisting with and improving human wellbeing; and addressing any external and structural issues that may be negatively affecting it, such as inequality, injustice and discrimination (AASW).
Can Social Work be funded by the NDIS?
Absolutely. We are Allied Health Professionals. Social Workers are able to work with NDIS clients under the NDIS Registration Group -0128- Therapeutic Supports. Social Work costs can be charged to the NDIS under the following line items in accordance with the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limites. 2022-2023
15-603-0188-1-3 (under 7): Assessment, Recommendation, Therapy or Training-Social Worker
15-621-0128-1-3 (over 7) Assessment, Recommendation, Therapy or Training-Social Worker
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NDIS COUNSELLING
We are here to support, listen and care.
Your voice, your choice, our support.
Accepting plan managed and self managed clients only.
Emergency 000
Lifeline 13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
MensLine 1300 78 99 78
ABOUT ME
Amanda Hicks
Accredited Social Worker & Learning Specialist
Practice Owner
Master Social Work
Master Philosophy Education (research)
Master Educational Studies
GradCert Mental Health
BA, GradDipEd, GradCertTESOL,
Welcome to Awen Case Management & Advocacy. My name is Amanda Hicks and I am an Accredited Social Worker, Educator, Lecturer and Advocate. My passion is in working with children and adolescents who are experiencing the challenges of life, be it due to learning difficulties, trauma, anxiety or behaviour. As an extension, I am passionate about family relationships and the disability sector. Central to the work I conduct with children and adolescents is the relationship within the family unit and how this impacts their functioning.
Having worked for over 26 years in numerous roles where I have supported 10,000 + young people I continue to admire the strength and openness of those I care for.
My approach to Social Work is built on relationships. For me, the relationship I build with those I care for is central to offering hope and recovery.
I love to study and have completed way too many degrees. To me the study is not about me, it is the knowledge I gain in order to support those I care for.
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Accredited Social Worker
University Supervisor
University Lecturer
Educational Consultant
Reading Specialist
Learning Specialist
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"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."