Support matched to needs, goals and risk
Participants who need home-based nursing, clinical monitoring, medication support, wound care, continence support or chronic disease care coordination.
Specialist service
Community Nursing
Clinical nursing support delivered in the home and community.
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
- Clinical assessments, nursing care plans and regular review pathways
- Medication management support, education and monitoring
- Wound care, continence support and chronic disease management
- Communication with GPs, hospitals, support coordinators and allied health providers
- Escalation planning for changing health needs or safety concerns
What good support should improve
- Better continuity between hospital, GP, allied health and home-based supports
- Safer medication, wound and health management routines
- Clear clinical documentation and referral communication
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
Community Nursing FAQs
Can hospitals refer directly for community nursing?
Yes. Hospital teams and discharge planners can refer participants who need nursing follow-up after discharge.
Can community nursing be funded through NDIS?
Where reasonable and necessary, nursing supports may be included under relevant NDIS funding categories.
Does Nogap provide nursing in Perth suburbs?
Nogap supports referrals across Perth and surrounding service areas, subject to suitability and workforce availability.
Make a referral
Need community nursing 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.