Support matched to needs, goals and risk
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants, families and communities seeking disability support that respects culture, identity, family and community connection.
Specialist service
Aboriginal Disability Supports
Culturally respectful disability support that recognises family, community and connection.
Person-centred and culturally respectful
Nogap’s model is person-centred, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented and culturally safe. Referrals are reviewed for support needs, consent, current services, location, urgency and any clinical or safety considerations before commencement.
Services included
What this pathway can include
The exact support mix depends on participant goals, funding, consent, documentation and workforce suitability.
Practical supports
- Family-centred planning and respectful communication with key people
- Support informed by Social and Emotional Wellbeing principles
- Daily living, community access, psychosocial and nursing referral pathways
- Culturally respectful engagement with local services and community networks
- Flexible support planning around participant preference, safety and goals
What good support should improve
- Support that feels safer, more respectful and easier to engage with
- Better inclusion of family, culture, community and participant voice
- Clearer referral pathways for culturally safe disability and nursing supports
Who can refer
Participants, families, hospitals, GPs, support coordinators, allied health teams, justice agencies, veteran organisations and government services can refer through the online referral pathway.
Referral process
Simple pathway from enquiry to commencement
Referral
Submit the online form, call the team or send supporting documents through the referral portal.
Triage
The team reviews eligibility, urgency, risk, support needs, documents and service location.
Planning
Nogap confirms next steps, consent, service agreement needs and staff matching.
Commencement
Supports begin after onboarding, documentation and agreed service arrangements are in place.
Frequently asked questions
Aboriginal Disability Supports FAQs
What does culturally safe support mean?
It means support is delivered with respect for identity, culture, family, community, history and participant choice.
Can family be involved in planning?
Yes. Where the participant consents, family and trusted people can be included in planning and communication.
Does this page only apply to one type of disability support?
No. It can connect participants to disability support, psychosocial support, nursing or community access pathways.
Make a referral
Need aboriginal disability supports in Perth or regional WA?
Use the referral pathway to share participant details, consent, urgency, risk information and supporting documents. For urgent safety concerns, contact emergency or crisis services first.