Connector Hub is a free, flexible psychosocial peer support service which offers programs and group-based activities to about 350 people living in South Western Sydney who face severe mental health challenges.
What support does Connector Hub provide?
Connector Hub is free and provides support tailored to the specific needs of the person seeking support.
A recovery support worker and access worker (someone with lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery) work with participants to help them achieve their goals, manage daily tasks, get involved in activities and make connections.
Participants may receive support with finding work, connecting with their community or accessing other health professionals.
The program offers:
- Community activities – social activities, outings and connecting community members
- Group support – focusing on understanding the person’s mental illness, improving their physical health and living the life they want
- Linking – with services, supports and health professionals who can help
- Reaching goals – support to reach the person’s education, employment and financial goals
How has Connector Hub changed?
Connector Hub underwent some changes last year, including:
- A minimum of 30 per cent of participants will be given the opportunity to apply for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) improving their quality of life and access to valuable services
- Consumers are now limited to 12 months’ access to Connector Hub services
- The service’s capacity has increased to 700 participants across the region
Where is Connector Hub provided?
Connector Hub can be accessed anywhere across our region, and Stride (Fairfield) has now joined One Door Mental Health (Campbelltown, Camden, Wollondilly and Wingecarribee) and Flourish (Bankstown and Liverpool) to deliver the services.
Who can access Connector Hub?
People can access the service if they:
- Live with severe mental illness which cause some difficulties in their everyday life
- Are aged 18 and over
- Live in South Western Sydney
- Are not receiving funding under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
How can someone access Connector Hub?
Anyone can refer an eligible person to the program (with their permission) including:
- Self-referral
- Carers, family or friends
- Health professionals
Refer online and find out more at www.connectorhub.org.au or call 1800 518 216.