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Ngulla Mia, Nyoongar for “our place”, is a 32-bedroom recovery focused transitional accommodation service for adults (18-65yrs) who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness, and mental health distress.

Overview

Ngulla Mia has a carefully developed recovery program to support all residents on their recovery journey. The program includes therapeutic recovery groups, capacity building groups, community access groups and individualised one-on-one keywork sessions.

Ngulla Mia provides a balanced environment that supports both independent living, as well as fostering an environment that enables you to focus on your personal and individual recovery journey. At Ngulla Mia, breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and supper are provided, including a range of hot and cold beverages.

Ngulla Mia is an accommodation and mental health recovery program, therefore by accepting a place at Ngulla Mia you are agreeing to engage in the structured program, which includes:

  • A daily morning resident meeting.
  • Daily recovery and capacity building groups.
  • Recreational onsite activities and outings.
  • Evening activities and mindfulness groups.
  • Weekly room clean and communal chores.
  • Weekly Resident House Meeting.

Ngulla Mia taught me skills to empower my independence, the ability to be assertive. The emotional workbooks and goal planning workshops have also helped a great deal. There is a balance to be found between support and independence

Boszenna (Bo)

Eligibility and Service Entry Criteria

  • Aged 18-64 years of age.
  • Formal diagnosis of mental health disorder or mental health distress (must be the primary concern).
  • Must be at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
  • Must be willing to actively participate in their recovery journey.
  • Suitable for individuals requiring 4-6 hours of support per day.
  • Please note that Ngulla Mia provides support for adults, and is unable to provide accommodation for children, couples, families, or pets at this time.

Rates

Current lodging fees per fortnight:

  • Disability Support Pension (DSP) > 21 years : $690
  • Disability Support Pension (DSP) < 21 years : $600
  • Job Seeker: $500
  • Youth Allowance (Inc. Youth Disability Support) $450
  • Youth Allowance (Exc. Youth Disability Support) $420

Rate per fortnight includes food.

Resident rents are subject to review annually in April each year.

How to apply

Living in supported accommodation and engaging in a recovery program may be new to you. If you are looking at our supported accommodation services, make sure to download and read our Recovery Accommodation Information Handbook.

This handbook outlines each supported accommodation service and gives an overview of how Richmind WA can support you on your recovery journey to live the life you want.

If you require the Handbook sent to you by Australia Post, please contact us on 9350 8800 and request a copy.

  • Complete the Referral Form

    This can be completed by anybody – yourself, a family member, a Carer, a case manager, mental health service provider, social services or other health provider you are linked in with.

  • Talk with a Case Manager

    Upon receiving both your Residential Referral Form Richmind WA will contact you or your referring case manager to advise you if we are able to progress with your referral, or to seek further information. If your referral meets our eligibility criteria, your referral will then be put forward to the suitable program or site manager.

  • Accommodation staff interview

    Staff at the referred service may arrange an interview with you and speak with other stakeholders to assess your suitability. Where preference is indicated for a particular program, we will try to meet the request.

  • We’ll get in touch

    Shortly after, Richmind WA will contact your referrer to discuss the outcome of your referral.

Apply now

To apply for this service, please contact Richmind WA’s Intake team via email intake@rw.org.au or call us on 1800 742 466 (available 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday) to speak with a team member. Our team will then send you the relevant form and other information to help you through this referral process.

Please ensure all Eligibility and Service Entry Criteria are met when submitting your referral.

Richmind WA takes your privacy very seriously. Any personal information collected will be protected by Richmind WA policies and procedures. In the referral process, this will include your social, medical and psychological information.

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