Why Nearish Support Exists
Nearish was created for people who want support that feels human, flexible, and real.
Support shouldn’t require you to perform progress, mask your needs, or show up in a certain way to be ‘doing it right.’ It should meet you where you are, in that moment.
We support individuals across Australia who are 18 years and up. Mainly we work with NDIS participants, including people with one or many of the following experiences/identities:
Psychosocial disability
Autism
ADHD
Chronic illness (including autoimmune conditions, ME/CFS, POTS and other forms of dysautonomia, MCAS, h/EDS, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, endometriosis, adenomyosis, migraine and more)
Trauma and complex trauma (including dissociation and multiplicity)
Queer and/or gender diverse folk
Other disabilities or health conditions
You don’t need to have a ‘formal’ diagnosis to work with us. We acknowledge and respect self-diagnosis/realisation.
If you need a space where your pace is respected, your communication preferences are honoured, and you don’t have to justify your needs, you’re in the right place.
Who We Work With
Our services are 100% online, so you can connect from wherever you are. We offer:
Support Work – practical and social support shaped around your interests, and goals
Psychosocial Recovery Coaching – collaborative, goal-focused support to help you plan, problem-solve, and build confidence in daily life
Social Work services – skills-based, capacity-building targeted sessions focused on working through specific situations, challenges or barriers
What We Offer
Skilled and Experienced
Flexibility and accessibility are important but so is quality.
Nearish Support is led by a qualified, skilled social worker with years of experience in the mental health and disability sector.
That means you’re getting support that is:
Professionally grounded – informed by social work ethics and frameworks, trauma-informed practice, and NDIS quality standards
Evidence-based – using approaches that are grounded in research, evidence bases and clinical expertise
Lived-experience informed – understanding the realities of navigating life, services, and systems firsthand
Nearish is built on values that guide how we show up for you. We are:
Flexible - we adapt to your needs in real time
Affirming - your lived experience is valid and respected - no ‘fixing,’ no judgement
Collaborative - we walk alongside and with you
Accessible - we remove common barriers like travel, sensory load, and rigid schedules
Our Approach
What You Can Expect from Nearish
When you work with us, you can count on:
A non-judgemental space
Clear communication and transparent processes
Respect for your time, energy, and boundaries
Support that evolves with you
A partnership built on understanding, trust, and skill
