Tiwi Islands — Tiwi Country

Psychosocial & Mental Health Support in Tiwi Islands

Culturally safe, Aboriginal-led psychosocial & mental health support for NDIS participants in Tiwi Islands and surrounding Tiwi Islands communities.

Call (08) 6186 8516 All services in Tiwi Islands

Psychosocial & Mental Health Support in Tiwi Islands: What's Included

Culturally informed mental health support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander NDIS participants, delivered with respect for healing ways, community, and cultural identity. For participants in Tiwi Islands and the Tiwi Islands region, Sacred Business Care delivers these supports with an understanding of Tiwi culture and the realities of living in this community.

  • Trauma-informed, culturally safe practice
  • Connection to community and cultural healing
  • Support for NDIS psychosocial disability categories
  • Collaboration with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations
  • Crisis planning and safe support networks

About Tiwi Islands

The Tiwi Islands — Bathurst and Melville Islands — are the traditional country of the Tiwi people, who have maintained a distinct culture and language for thousands of years. Tiwi art, pukumani ceremony, and football are central to community identity. The main communities are Wurrumiyanga (Nguiu), Milikapiti, Pirlangimpi, and Ranku.

Travel & Access

Accessible by light aircraft (25 min from Darwin) or ferry (2.5 hours). Sacred Business Care coordinates services through scheduled on-island visits and ongoing digital support. Travel requires advance arrangements.

How to Access Psychosocial & Mental Health Support in Tiwi Islands

Getting started with NDIS supports doesn't need to be complicated. Here's how Sacred Business Care makes it simple for participants in Tiwi Islands:

1

Check NDIS eligibility

Contact the NDIS or Sacred Business Care to confirm that Psychosocial & Mental Health Support is included in your NDIS plan, or to find out how to apply for the NDIS if you are not yet a participant.

2

Make contact with Sacred Business Care

Call us on (08) 6186 8516 or complete our online enquiry form. Tell us you are in Tiwi Islands and interested in Psychosocial & Mental Health Support. We will respond within 24 hours.

3

Initial cultural intake meeting

We conduct a culturally safe intake conversation — in your preferred language or with an interpreter if needed. We learn about your goals, your mob, and your connection to Country so we can build a support plan that actually works for you.

4

Service agreement and plan implementation

We establish a service agreement aligned with your NDIS plan. Our team in the Tiwi Islands region begins coordinating your Psychosocial & Mental Health Support supports immediately.

5

Ongoing culturally safe support

Your support continues with regular check-ins, plan reviews, and adjustments as your needs and goals evolve. We are always available to advocate on your behalf.

Ready for Psychosocial & Mental Health Support in Tiwi Islands?

Call our team now or make an online enquiry. We provide culturally safe NDIS psychosocial & mental health support to participants in Tiwi Islands and the surrounding Tiwi Islands region.

Call (08) 6186 8516 Make an Enquiry