About ColourRise 

ColourRise was created to meet people where they are - overwhelmed, disengaged, anxious, overstimulated or simply needing a gentler way to reconnect with themselves.

Blending mindfulness-based colouring, guided reflection and evidence-informed therapeutic principles, ColourRise offers a structured yet accessible program that supports emotional regulation, focus and psychological wellbeing. It’s not about artistic skill - it’s about slowing the nervous system, creating moments of calm and building insight through simple, repeatable practice.

Each ColourRise series/module is thoughtfully designed for real-world settings - from homes and clinics to aged care, disability services and correctional facilities - making it easy to engage with independently or alongside professional support. The program aligns with principles drawn from CBT, trauma-informed care and mindfulness research, while remaining non-clinical and welcoming for participants who may struggle with traditional talk-based approaches.

For individuals, ColourRise is a grounding ritual - something to look forward, hours of quiet time and enjoyable activity, daily/weekly.

For professionals, it’s a practical, low-barrier tool that enhances engagement, supports therapeutic goals and fits seamlessly into existing care frameworks.

Simple. Human. Evidence-informed. 

ColourRise isn’t just colouring - it’s a pathway to calm, clarity and connection, one page at a time.

NDIS Provider Reg: 00 000 000 000          ABN:61 547 369 263

Plan Manager / NDIS Funding Justification – ColourRise

Support description:
ColourRise is an evidence-informed, mindfulness-based colouring program used as a low-intensity wellbeing and capacity-building support. It is designed to assist participants with emotional regulation, routine building and self-management strategies through non-verbal, self-directed engagement.

NDIS alignment:
ColourRise may align with NDIS Item 0112 (Wellbeing & Capacity-Building Supports) where it supports the participant’s stated goals and meets reasonable and necessary criteria.

How this support assists the participant:

• Supports emotional regulation and calming strategies through structured, repetitive and grounding activity
• Builds independent self-management skills rather than reliance on ongoing direct supports
• Encourages routine and consistency, supporting functional capacity and daily participation
• Provides a non-verbal option suitable for participants with communication challenges, psychosocial disability or neurodivergence
• Is low risk, low intensity, and trauma-aware, suitable as an adjunct to existing supports

Use context:
ColourRise can be used independently by the participant or with minimal support in the home, community or supported environments, increasing flexibility and continuity across settings.

Clinical positioning:
ColourRise is not a clinical therapy or medical treatment. It is an evidence-informed wellbeing support that complements - but does not replace - therapeutic or clinical interventions.

Value for money:
As a reusable digital resource, ColourRise represents a cost-effective support that can be accessed repeatedly over time, supporting ongoing wellbeing without the need for increased funded hours.

Funding note:
Approval of this support is subject to individual plan goals and the discretion of the plan manager in accordance with NDIS reasonable and necessary criteria.