About Us
Real support from people who get it.
We’re a Tasmanian peer-run service partnering with NDIS participants living with psychosocial disability. Our team has lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery, so we meet you human-to-human and focus on what matters to you.
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How we’re different
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Lived experience: We’ve been there. We share ideas that actually help in day-to-day life.
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Your choice, your pace: You set the goals; we walk alongside you.
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Warm, non-clinical: Plain language, practical steps, zero judgement.
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Safe and respectful: Privacy, clear boundaries, and culturally safe practice
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What we do
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One-to-one peer support (in person, online, or by phone)
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Small, welcoming groups and community participation
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Confidence, routines, and coping tools
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Navigating services and speaking up for what you want
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What a session feels like
A relaxed conversation where we listen first, look at what’s going well and what’s hard right now, and choose one or two simple next steps. Most people meet weekly or fortnightly—but it’s up to you.
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Paying with the NDIS
Peer support is usually claimed from Core or Capacity Building budgets (e.g., community participation or daily living). If you’re plan-managed or self-managed, we’ll make invoicing simple and help you pick the right line item.
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Get started
1) Say hello – Send a message or call.
2) Quick chat – Make sure we’re a good fit.
3) Meet your peer worker – Set goals and choose how we connect.
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Our promise
We’ll show up with kindness, honesty, and hope—and celebrate every step forward with you.
Sean
I’m Sean a mental health practitioner and Director of Lighthouse Peer Support (Mental Health Support Services Pty Ltd). I’ve spent 15+ years on the frontline across community mental health and disability support, including roles with my company (2019–present), EACH, Scope Australia (Team Leader), Health Care Australia, Open Minds, and Group61.
I work alongside people with psychosocial disability, acquired brain injury and intellectual disability, often where there are complex behaviours and higher support needs.
My practice is recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and person-centred, with a practical focus on daily living, social participation and confident NDIS navigation. I hold a Certificate IV in Mental Health (TAFE Sunshine Coast, 2014), plus training in Mental Health First Aid, Wesley LifeForce Suicide Prevention, Medication Assistance, and First Aid/CPR.
I’m community-minded and calm under pressure, and I enjoy working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD communities and the LGBTIQ+ community. I’m known for being thorough, systematic and outcomes-focused—helping people build safer routines, stronger connections and greater independence.
Mitch
I’m Mitch, a mental health support worker who draws on my own lived experience alongside professional practice. In the picture is my dog, Suna.
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I’ve completed a Certificate IV in Mental Health and Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Support (Swinburne) and I’m currently studying a Bachelor of Social Work at the University of Tasmania.
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I’ve previously supported people across community and inpatient settings with EACH, and I’ve worked as a lifestyle assistant at The Salvation Army’s James Barker House, supporting older residents living with anxiety, depression, psychosis and the long-term effects of AOD use.
My style is recovery-oriented, culturally aware and compassionate, with a focus on practical steps, safety and steady progress. I value partnering respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, older adults, people living with disability, youth and the LGBTIQ+ community.
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Outside work, I’m into photography, reading, nutrition, nature and travel.
Mission
To empower people to lead the lives they want and to advocate for those who need a little help.
Knowledge is powerful but sometimes we need help finding that information.
Vision
To see everyone we come in contact with is treated with respect and dignity and to fight for your needs.
