Ubuntu Support Services

About Ubuntu Support Services

Ubuntu Support Services is a Perth-based NDIS provider specialising in mental health and psychosocial disability support. Founded on the African philosophy of Ubuntu "I am because we are" we deliver person-centred, trauma-informed support that empowers individuals living with psychosocial disabilities and mental health conditions. We believe recovery doesn't happen in isolation, but within relationships, community, and genuine human connection.

Our Services

• Psychosocial Recovery Coaching Our qualified recovery coaches work side-by-side with participants to set meaningful goals, build resilience, and develop personalised strategies for managing mental health. We focus on individual strengths and what matters most to each person because recovery looks different for everyone.

• Daily Living Support Personalised, practical assistance with everyday activities, helping participants live independently and confidently in their own homes. From morning routines to meal prep, we're there in the ways that matter most.

• Community Participation Meaningful engagement in social, recreational, and community activities that enrich lives and rebuild social connections. Whether it's catching up with friends, joining a local group, or exploring something new, we help participants feel part of their community again.

• Supported Independent Living (SIL) Comprehensive support that enables participants to live independently in the home of their choice, with assistance tailored to their individual needs, goals, and lifestyle.

• Transport Assistance Reliable, friendly transport to help participants get to appointments, activities, work, and social events — keeping life moving without the stress of getting there.

• Skill Development and Capacity Building Programs designed to build practical skills and confidence, supporting participants to achieve greater independence and reach the personal goals that matter to them.

• Support Coordination Expert guidance to help participants navigate the NDIS system, connect with the right services, and get the most out of their plans — taking the confusion out of the process.

• Counselling Professional, person-centred counselling that supports mental health, emotional wellbeing, and personal growth in a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental environment.

• School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) Tailored transition programs that help school leavers with disability build employment skills, explore career pathways, and gain real-world work experience — setting the foundation for a confident start to working life.

• Assist Personal Activities - Personalised assistance with personal care activities including hygiene, grooming, dressing and toileting to support your independence and dignity

• Community Nursing Care - Professional nursing support delivered in your home, including wound care, medication management, and health monitoring. (Professional Registration Group).

• Household tasks - Support with household maintenance including cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and other domestic tasks to maintain your home.

• Innovative Community Participation - Creative and innovative approaches to community engagement that help you explore new interests, build relationships and participate meaningfully.

• Development life skills - Targeted support to develop essential life skills including budgeting, cooking, time management, and social skills for greater independence.

• Participate Community - Support to actively participate in community activities, events and social groups that align with your interests and goals

• Assist Personal Activities High Risk - Specialised assistance with personal care activities in high-risk situations requiring additional training and expertise. (High risk - Module 1)

• The Ubuntu Studio (Community Participation & Skill Development and Capacity Building) The Ubuntu Studio is a warm, welcoming creative space where participants come together to connect, create, and grow. From pottery and painting to craft, mixed media, and many more hands-on activities, every session is guided by friendly support workers who encourage at a pace that suits everyone — no experience needed, just a willingness to give it a go. Grounded in our belief that "I am because we are," the Studio is as much about the chats, laughs, and friendships formed around the table as it is about the artwork itself.

Our Approach

Our work is grounded in trauma-informed principles — safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. Our staff are trained in mental health first aid, trauma-informed care, and recovery-oriented practice, supporting participants experiencing a range of conditions including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. We provide support with medication management, health monitoring, crisis planning, and safety strategies always with dignity, always with care.

Our Values

• Community — We believe in the power of belonging.

• Respect — We honour the dignity, choices, and cultural identity of every individual.

• Empowerment — We walk alongside participants to build capacity and confidence, never dependence.

• Excellence — We maintain the highest standards of care, always striving to do better.