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  • Supporting psychosocial, communication, and emotional regulation outcomes through evidence-informed creative practice.

    The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides individualised funding for Australians aged 65 and under living with permanent and significant disabilities. It supports people to build skills, improve quality of life, and achieve personal goals.

    At Folk n Fable, we offer Art Therapy aligned with NDIS goals and functional outcomes. We have been supporting NDIS participants since 2017 and bring extensive experience in working with psychosocial, cognitive, and neurological disabilities.. We are person-centred, neuro-affirming, trauma-informed, and committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering space for all participants.

  • Art Therapy is a clinically supported mental health profession that integrates psychotherapy with creative expression. It offers a non-verbal, sensory and strengths-based approach to emotional regulation, self-understanding, and building independence, particularly valuable for those who find talk-based therapies inaccessible.

  • Services are tailored to each person’s goals, capacity, and communication style, drawing on clinical knowledge and creative, person-centred approaches. I have extensive experience supporting individuals with a range of neurodevelopmental, cognitive, psychosocial, and complex mental health presentations, including:

    Neurodevelopmental Conditions
    Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
    Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and executive functioning challenges
    Intellectual and developmental disabilities
    Fragile X Syndrome

    Psychosocial Disability & Mental Health
    Anxiety, depression, and chronic stress
    Bipolar affective disorder
    Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder
    Complex and developmental trauma
    Emotional dysregulation

    Cognitive and Neurological Conditions
    Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
    Post-stroke adjustment and recovery
    Dementia and cognitive decline

    Other Relevant Presentations and Support Needs
    Substance use and addiction recovery
    Grief, bereavement, and loss
    Major life transitions (e.g. changes in housing, employment, health, or relationships)
    Social reintegration following incarceration 

    Art Therapy offers a strengths-based, flexible mode of engagement that can support participants navigating both disability-related challenges and complex emotional or psychosocial experiences.

  • Creative therapies support multiple NDIS outcome domains. Our work aligns with the Functional Impact Framework used in NDIS assessments, including:

    • Communication: Enhancing expressive and receptive skills through visual language, storytelling, and symbolic expression.

    • Social Interaction: Building relational capacity, trust, and self-advocacy through co-regulation and safe connection.

    • Learning: Developing executive function, attention, and sensory integration.

    • Mobility: Supporting motor coordination, sequencing, and sensory-motor integration (e.g., through fine motor use in creative tasks).

    • Self-Management: Increasing self-awareness, emotion regulation, and self-soothing strategies.

    • Community & Social Participation: Boosting confidence, motivation and goal-directed behaviour for community engagement.

  • We offer a clear and collaborative therapy process:

    1. Initial Consultation: Review goals, history, and preferences.

    2. Therapy Planning: Identify functional outcomes aligned to your plan.

    3. Session Work: Weekly or fortnightly 60-minute sessions in the studio.

    4. Ongoing Review: Regular feedback and tracking toward NDIS goals.

    5. Plan Review Support: Reports and goal reflection prepared in line with NDIS reporting requirements.

  • NDIS registered provider I.D: 4-4331-1558

    Line item: Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living
    Support item number: 15_610_0128_1_3
    Description: Assessment, Recommendation, Therapy or Training – Art Therapist
    Rate: $156.16 per 60-minute session (as per NDIS Pricing Arrangements 2025-2026)

    • Master’s-qualified Art Therapist

    • ANZACATA Professional Member: 46961569

    • Covered by full Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance

    • First Aid Certification

    • Police Check & WWCC

    • Current NDIS Worker Screening Check

    • Guided by the NDIS Code of Conduct and Practice Standards

    • Accessible studio space in Melbourne Naarm

  • The Folk n Fable studio is a peaceful, inviting space created to promote comfort, creativity, and therapeutic engagement. It is situated in Cheltenham (Bayside, Melbourne).

    Accessibility features include:
    • Ground floor entry (no stairs)
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance and therapy space
    • Accessible bathroom with disability support features
    • On-street parking available
    • Close to public transport

    Outreach Services

    We also offer outreach art therapy services for participants who may face barriers to accessing the studio. These sessions can take place in the participant’s home, school, or community setting, where appropriate and clinically suitable.

    Outreach supports can help participants:
    • Build capacity in familiar or goal-oriented environments
    • Reduce barriers to accessing regular therapy
    • Maintain therapeutic connection through transitions or distress

    Outreach services are available within a limited radius and are subject to clinical suitability.

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