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Allied Health Social Workers supporting children, adolescents and families on the NDIS.
AASW Accredited & Tertiary Qualified Social Workers
At Awen Case Management & Advocacy, we believe in putting relationship first. Translated from Welsh, Awen means, flowing spirit, or flowing inspiration. For Awen to exist, there must be relationship. We cannot be open to inspiration unless we have established a relationship. We put this at centre to our care.
SPECIALIST DISABILITY & CHILD FOCUSED
ALLIED HEALTH
SOCIAL WORKERS
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We are regulated by the Australian Association of Social Workers and our profession is recognised by Allied Health Professions of Australia.
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Awen Case Management & Advocacy specialise in working with those under 18 years of age.
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We aim to put the individual first, not the diagnosis. Our Allied Health Social Workers have specialist knowledge and skills in working with complex and multi-faceted cases.
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We aim to address personal difficulties and structural barriers.
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Our team works with our Allied Health colleagues in a multidisciplinary approach.
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).
Accepting plan managed and self managed clients only.
We are here to support, listen and care.
Your voice, your choice, our support.
Can Social Work be funded by the NDIS?
100%, YES, absolutely, definitely, no ifs or buts!
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 Limits 2024-2025..
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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FAQ
I don't have support coordination in my budget. Can I use a Social Worker?
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100% YES. Social Workers are university qualified allied health professionals. If you need a Social Worker to assist you then you may use your Capacity Building budget.
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Can I ask for a Social Worker to be included in my budget?
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100% YES. Social Workers have a unique role in the NDIS. Even those in the NDIS do not know what we do. So YES YES YES. If you want a Social Worker to support you, manage your allied health team, work with your allied health team in establishing, supporting and analysing your goals then you want a Social Worker.
If you are ever told "No you cannot have a Social Worker," then reach out to us. We will support you in advocacy.
Emergency 000
Lifeline 13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
MensLine 1300 78 99 78
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."