Personal Support Program
The Personal Support Programme (PSP) helps with any personal issues that may make it difficult for you to work. These issues can include anxiety, depression, drug or alcohol problems, homelessness, the effects of trauma, domestic violence or other serious psychological issues. It is possible to remain on the programme for up to two years.
Who is eligible?
The programme is open to:
- People of workforce age who receive income support payments including Newstart Allowance, Youth Allowance, Parenting Payment, Disability Support Pension, Mature Age allowance, Wife’s Pension, Widow B Pension, Widow Allowance and Special Benefit.
- If you are between 15 – 20 and do not receive any payments but you are registered as a job seeker with Centrelink you can still access the programme.
What can you expect from PSP?
Individual Assistance
Following your referral from Centrelink, you and your PSP consultant will develop an individualised plan to help you tackle the personal circumstances that are holding you back from achieving your personal goals. No two people’s plans are the same. They are developed to meet your specific needs and circumstances.
Range of Services
PSP can help you access a range of services including:
- Counselling
- Referral and Advocacy
- Assessment (helps you work out when you have reached your goals)
Your Obligation
You will be required to maintain regular contact with your PSP provider - at least once a month.
What will we achieve?
Goals may include increased self-esteem/confidence, improved mental health, increased community involvement or transfer into an employment assistance program or study.
The programme:
- Allows people on activity tested payments to meet their activity requirements through participation in the programme.
- Delivers assistance that specifically addresses your individual circumstances.
- Helps you make the transition to employment or employment focussed programs, particularly Job Network and Disability Employment assistance.
- Allows participants access to the programme for up to two years while you achieve your planned goals.
Why use Campbell Page as your PSP provider?
Campbell Page has been delivering community programs for over 20 years. Our PSP consultants have been selected because they recognise local issues and have previously assisted many PSP participants achieve their goals.
We provide a host of community services which may assist you achieve your PSP plan.
Additionally, we are also a Job Network provider and have the capacity to link you directly to our Job Network services.
More Information?
To find out about becoming a PSP participant, contact your local Centrelink office, or call Campbell Page on 4472 0700.
