Amity Forensic Support Services

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A fresh start, with the right support behind you

At Amity Support Services, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live life on their own terms. Our dedicated team works alongside you to create a supportive environment where independence, dignity, and connection thrive.

With over 15 years of experience in disability, mental health, and aged care, we understand the unique journeys of our clients. We’re passionate about fostering inclusion, respect, and genuine relationships—values at the heart of everything we do.

Whether you’re seeking supported accommodation, community access, or a recovery-oriented care plan, Amity is here to help you build confidence, reconnect with your community, and achieve your goals.

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What is Forensic Support?

'Forensic support' is a term used in disability and community services to describe specialist support for people who have had contact with the criminal justice system, and who also have a disability or mental health condition that affects their daily life.

It covers a range of practical, day-to-day support, including:

  • Finding and maintaining safe, stable housing after release from custody
  • Rebuilding daily routines and life skills
  • Accessing healthcare, Centrelink, and other essential services
  • Engaging with your community and building social connections
  • Working toward goals in your NDIS plan or support plan

Whether you're newly released, on parole, or navigating a community treatment order, our team can work alongside you and your support network to keep things on track.

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How we support you

Our forensic support workers are experienced across the key areas that matter most during reintegration. Here's what we offer:

🏚️ Housing Support
Help finding, securing, and maintaining safe and stable accommodation. We work with you to understand your housing needs and connect you with appropriate options, including SIL where eligible.
🧑‍🤝‍🧑‍‍Community Participation
Support to engage with your local community, whether that's attending appointments, joining activities, or simply getting out and about safely and confidently.
🍳Daily Living Assistance
Practical, hands-on support with the day-to-day tasks that keep life running, meal preparation, personal care, household management, and building routines that stick.
🛠️ Life Skills Development
Tailored support to build the skills you need to live independently, from budgeting and cooking to using public transport and managing appointments.
🧭 Service Navigation
Help connecting with healthcare, Centrelink, legal services, and other agencies. We cut through the complexity so you can access what you need, when you need it.
🤝 Support Coordination
For NDIS participants, we can help coordinate your plan to make the most of your funding, connecting the right supports and making sure everything works together.

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Reach out and discuss your needs with our team

We're here to listen and support you.

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    0435 897 220

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    48 Gum Street, Warner, QLD 4500

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Who is this service for?

Our forensic support services are suited to people who:

  • Are transitioning from prison or a secure facility back into the community
  • Are subject to a Forensic Order or Community Treatment Order
  • Have a disability or mental health condition and have had justice system involvement
  • Are an NDIS participant, or may be eligible for NDIS funding
  • Are on parole or bail conditions requiring stable housing and community supports

Support can also be arranged through pathways outside of NDIS. If you're unsure whether you qualify, get in touch and we'll help you figure it out. Referrals can come directly from individuals, families, carers, parole officers, community corrections, healthcare providers, or other support agencies.

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Why choose Amity?

  • Specialist training: Our workers are specially trained in forensic contexts, trauma-informed care, and working with people navigating complex needs.
  • Non-judgemental Approach: We work alongside you without judgement, your past doesn't define what's possible. We focus on where you're going, not where you've been.
  • NDIS registered: As a registered NDIS provider, we can support plan-managed and NDIA-managed participants, and help you navigate the system if you're new to NDIS.
  • Available across QLD & VIC: We support participants in Queensland and Victoria, with offices in Brisbane (Warner, QLD) and Melbourne (Mernda, VIC).

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Common Questions

Not necessarily. While many of our clients access support through the NDIS, we can also discuss alternative options depending on your situation. The best first step is to call us for a no-obligation conversation about your needs and circumstances.
Yes. We accept referrals from parole officers, community corrections, justice health services, hospitals, GPs, and other support agencies — as well as self-referrals from individuals and families.
Your privacy is important to us. We follow strict privacy obligations under Australian law. In some circumstances — such as if there is a risk of harm — we may have obligations to share certain information. We'll always be transparent with you about what those obligations are.
That's completely fine. Our team can have an initial conversation with you to understand where you're at and what would be most helpful. There's no pressure and no obligation — we just want to understand your situation and explore how we can help.
We provide housing support — including helping you find and sustain appropriate accommodation, and supported independent living (SIL) options where eligible. We'll be upfront with you about what's available and work through the options together.