As part of our commitment to providing accessible psychological care, Level Headed Psychology is a registered and approved Work and Development Order (WDO) Sponsor.
We provide services to vulnerable individuals who may not be able to otherwise access or afford psychological support and treatment. We understand that financial stress can often mean that individuals desperately needing mental health treatment and support – may not be able to afford or prioritize the support they need.
What is a Work and Development Order (WDO)?
The Work and Development Order (WDO) is a NSW government initiative that supports vulnerable individuals pay fines and clear their financial debt through participating in approved activities or treatment. For example, an individual may be able to clear the debt they’ve incurred through penalty fines or court fines by participating in approved activities such as Mental Health Treatment, Counselling, Drug and Alcohol treatment, Educational/Vocational Courses, Volunteering or Mentoring Programs.
Who can apply for a Work and Development Order (WDO)?
You may be eligible if you meet one or more of the following criteria:
You are experiencing serious financial hardship.
You have an existing mental health condition or substance use disorder.
You have an intellectual disability.
You are experiencing homelessness.
You are under the age of 18.
Level Headed Psychology supports individuals with an existing mental health condition or substance use disorder under this initiative.
How does a WDO work?
By participating in an approved activity (including mental health treatment and counselling), an individual may be able to clear up to a maximum of $1000 a month from their accumulated fines. This provides a big relief to many, especially those who are unable to pay their fines, have further restrictions placed upon them because of being unable to pay their debt and those requiring support – however being unable to afford mental health treatment or counselling.
Level Headed Psychology offers Mental Health Treatment and Subtance use counselling as part of the WDO initiative. Individuals may clear up to a maximum of $1000 per month of their participation and their engagement in these activities. To be eligible, individuals must have demonstrated mental health difficulties or concerns, as well as supporting documentation for reporting purposes.
Wanting to know how to get started?
Simply email us at info@levelheadedpsychology.com.au, or phone us on 0424 600 755 to discuss.
We will require some supporting documentation to check your eligibility, and discuss your needs. We will also be happy to discuss with you the availability of our practitioners, as well as any costs associated with accessing treatment or counselling through our practice.
If you have any questions about your eligibility or the other types of activities that you may be able to participate in as part of this initiative, you can call the Revenue NSW WDO hotline to speak to a customer service representative on 1300 478 879.
