Nuts As Us — NDIS Community Access & Recovery Coaching, Gold Coast to Brisbane

Nuts As Us welcomes and supports individuals from all walks of life, with a special focus on neurodivergent individuals, those in recovery from substance use, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community — across the Gold Coast and up to Brisbane.

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We believe everyone carries an inherent worth — like the sun behind the clouds. The struggles, the behaviours, the diagnosis — these are the clouds. They're not who you are.

Welcome to Nuts As Us

Nuts As Us

At Nuts As Us, we understand the journey of recovery and the path to self-acceptance because our founder has walked it firsthand. From a young age, the founder faced challenges with substance abuse, mental health conditions, and feeling different without understanding why. Substance use became a way to self-medicate and feel accepted, leading to homelessness and life on the streets of Sydney’s Kings Cross. With time, help, and a deep commitment to change, they discovered a road to recovery, achieved sobriety, and began a transformative journey of healing.

What We Do

Nuts As Us is dedicated to providing practical, compassionate support to help individuals thrive. Our services are tailored to empower each person on their journey, focusing on a holistic approach to recovery and personal growth. Here’s how we can help:

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Community Access

We help you build real connections and get out into the Gold Coast and Brisbane community you choose. Whether through events, social groups, or everyday outings, we support you to find spaces where you truly belong.
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Recovery Coaching

One-on-one NDIS recovery coaching to help you navigate the challenges of sobriety, build resilience, and set personal goals — with a coach who understands recovery through lived experience, not just training.
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Support with Daily Living Skills

Practical, everyday support that builds confidence and independence, helping you take control of daily tasks in a way that suits how you live.
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Group Work and Workshops

Group sessions and workshops that create a safe space for connection, shared experience, and learning new skills alongside others on a similar path.
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Disability Support

Comprehensive NDIS disability support across the Gold Coast and Brisbane, tailored to physical, cognitive, or developmental needs.
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Medication Management

Ongoing support to help ensure prescribed medications are taken correctly and safely, working closely with you every step of the way.
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Short-Term Accommodation (STA)

Short-term accommodation grounded in SMART Recovery principles, supporting healthy decision-making and self-management while you're away from home.
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Assist With Everyday Living Skills

Navigating the challenges of everyday life can sometimes feel overwhelming, but with the right support, those daily tasks and routines can become much more manageable.
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Need more information?

Need more information about any of our services? Contact one of the friendly team members at Nuts As Us Today.
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Client Feedback

David has been my recovery mentor for a few years now and I feel like I struck gold. I find him to be compassionate, inspiring, challenging, thought provoking and a leader to me. He has a lot of first hand experience in recovery, the LGBTI community and making perspective changes that take the doom and gloom into a new fabulous outlook on life. He also loves to laugh. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough!

Client

Dearest David , The car,the man, the fun! Thank you David for being a strong male figure in my brothers life that treats home to ride in the car and show Paul how to live up to his FAMOUS reputation. You are a very charismatic man and I know Paul adores you and enjoys your company. I am grateful that you support Paul and how he feels comfortable and happy around you and that means the world to our family. I hope that you + your family have a merry Christmas, Paul + I have been working hard on the hamper this year please choose something that resonates with you.
Can you believe Paul has lived as Chestnut for 4 years! Wild.

Jodie Halliwell

I’ve learned in recovery that personal growth is about challenging our old ideas and unhelpful belief systems. Working with David has helped me understand these patterns. His humor, compassion and honesty have been invaluable in what can be a challenging process of personal growth. I’m empowered to accept and love all parts of me, rather than constantly trying to change. Shame, guilt and validation have featured in my past, particularly as a recovering addict who identifies as gay, but working with David has taught me this no longer needs to define my future.

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Client

I’ve learned in recovery that personal growth is about challenging our old ideas and unhelpful belief systems. Working with David has helped me understand these patterns. His humour, compassion and honesty have been invaluable in what can be a challenging process of personal growth. I’m empowered to accept and love all parts of me, rather than constantly trying to change. Shame, guilt and validation have featured in my past, particularly as a recovering addict who identifies as gay, but working with David has taught me this no longer needs to define my future.

Mission Statement for Nuts As Us

At Nuts As Us, we are committed to empowering individuals on their journey to recovery, self-acceptance, and fulfillment. We believe every person carries an inherent worth that doesn’t need to be earned — like the sun behind the clouds, it’s always there, even when it’s hard to see. The clouds are the struggles: the behaviours, the diagnosis, the trauma. They are not who you are. Our mission is to celebrate difference and individuality by providing inclusive, honest, and respectful support that honours each person’s unique path — helping people see past their clouds to the worth that was always there. Through trauma-informed, person-centred care, we believe that mental health is serious, but life isn’t — so we journey together toward growth, resilience, and a life that embraces every part of who you are.