Social Bloom Consulting
Independent Social Work Assessment & Reporting
Functional, psychosocial and social work assessments that translate complex circumstances into clear, practical evidence
and recommendations.
SERVICES
What we do
Functional & Psychosocial Assessments
Independent assessments including functional capacity, psychosocial, child and capacity/consent assessments.
Reports & Supporting Evidence
Clear, evidence-based reports and supporting documentation for NDIS, housing, schools and changing circumstances.
Professional Consultation
Professional Social Work consultation for
complex cases, assessment review and service planning.
Want to learn more?
If you’d like to learn more about any of our services, please get in touch—we’re happy to talk you through what best suits your needs.
WHO WE SUPPORT
Who we work with?
We work with adults, children, young
people and families across a range of
circumstances, support needs and service
systems.
ADULTS
Psychosocial &
functional
needs
CHILDREN &
YOUNG PEOPLE
Developmental, behavioural &
functional
FAMILIES &
CARERS
Understanding
support needs &
family context
WE ALSO WORK WITH
Support Coordinators
GPs & Allied Health
Community Services
Plan Managers
Schools
Employers
NDIS Providers
Insurers
Legal Professionals
Referrals are also welcomed directly from individuals, families & carers.
WHY SOCIAL BLOOM
A Social Work Lens on Functioning
Functioning doesn't happen in isolation.
Social work assessment looks beyond diagnosis to understand how disability affects everyday life - within the context of a person's relationships, environment, informal supports and community.
THE PERSON
Everyday functioning
Strengths & goals
Support needs
RELATIONSHIPS
& SUPPORTS
Family & carers
Informal supports
Social connection
THE ENVIRONMENT
Home & housing
Community
Services & barriers
Together, these provide a more complete picture of
everyday functioning, support needs and
barriers to participation.
ASSESMENT APPROACHES
Different Professional
Lenses on Function
Different professions may explore different aspects
of functioning. The right assessment depends on
the person, their needs, and the questions that
need to be answered.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Occupation & task
performance
Personal care & daily
activities
Physical & sensory
functioning
Mobility & transfers
Assistive technology
& equipment
Home modifications
& accessibility
SOCIAL WORK
Person within their
social environment
Psychosocial functioning
Relationships & informal supports
Social & community participation
Self-managment & everyday routines
Social & environmental barriers
ASSESMENT INSIGHTS
When is a Social Work Functional
Assessment helpful?
A social work assessment may be particularly valuable when a persons functional needs closely connected with their psychosocial, relational or environmental circumstances.
PSYCHOSOCIAL DISABILITY
When mental health or psychosocial disability significantly impacts everyday functioning and participation
COMPLEX CIRCUMSTANCES
When disability intersects with housing, family circumstances, vulnerability or multiple service systems.
INFORMAL SUPPORTS
When understanding reliance on family or carers, support sustainability and unmet needs is important
SELF-MANAGMENT
When support is needed with planning, decision-making, routines and everyday responsibilities.
SOCIAL & COMMUNITY PARTIPATION
When disability affects relationships, social connection, community access or participation.
WHOLE-OF-LIFE
PICTURE
When support needs are best understood in context of the person's wider life and environment.
UNSURE WHAT ASSESSMENT YOU NEED?
The right assessment depends on the person,
their circumstances and the questions that
need to be answered.
PROCESS
How It Works
01. REFERRAL
Submit a referral or
contact us to discuss
whether the service
is the right fit.
02. ASSESSMENT
Assessment tailored
to the person and
purpose of referral.
03. REPORT & RECOMMENDATIONS
Clear findings and
recommendations are
provided in a written
report.
Ready to get started?
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LOCATION
Cairns, QLD
Mobile + Telehealth
AVAILIBILITY
Monday - Tue | 8am - 5pm
Weekends by arrangement
Community visits, partner organisations and Telehealth available by arrangement.