Social & Community Participation

Explore your community confidently. Join local clubs, attend events, and build meaningful community connections.

What community participation support is

Community participation support is NDIS funding for a support worker to assist you to take part in activities in your community.

It is not a group program you are placed in. It is not a fixed activity list. It is support, built around what you want to do and where you want to go.

Community participation support is for participants who want to connect with their community, socially, recreationally, or civically, but need support to do so because of their disability.

What we support you to do

SA Holistic Care is registered under NDIS registration group 0125, Participation in Community, Social and Civic Activities. We support participants to access:

Social activities

Community events, social groups, local clubs, and get-togethers.

Recreational activities

Sports, arts, classes, hobbies, and leisure activities that match your interests.

Civic activities

Voting, attending appointments, volunteering, and engaging with your local community.

Community connections

Building friendships and becoming part of groups in your local area.

Transport

Getting to and from activities safely as part of your support.

Support is delivered one-on-one in the community, on a schedule that works for you.

What community participation support does not cover

Community participation funding does not cover:

  • Standard activity fees that anyone would pay, entry fees, gym memberships, club registrations
  • General recreational equipment not related to your disability
  • Professional or elite-level sporting participation

    • Your support worker's time is what is funded, not the activity cost itself.

    Is this support right for you?

    Community participation support may be right for you if:

  • You want to spend more time in your community but need support to do so
  • You feel isolated or disconnected and want to build social connections
  • You want to try activities but need someone to help you get there and participate
  • Your NDIS plan includes funding under Assistance with Social and Community Participation (Core Supports, Category 04)

    • If you are not sure whether your plan includes this funding, your support coordinator or LAC can confirm. It appears in your Core Supports budget under Category 04.

    How to get started

    Our process is designed to make it easy for you to start with us

    1

    Contact us or book a free consultation

    Call us, submit an enquiry , or book a free consultation. Tell us your current situation, your routine, and what's most important to get right.

    2

    We learn about you

    We talk through your interests, your goals, your current community access, and what has been getting in the way. We look at what your plan covers and how we can use that funding well.

    3

    We build your support plan

    We develop a support plan based on what you want to do and what support you need to do it. This includes activity matching, support ratios, scheduling, and transport where needed.

    4

    Support begins

    You are matched with a consistent support worker. Support starts on a schedule that works for you.

    5

    Regular check-ins

    We check in regularly to make sure support is working. As your confidence and skills grow, we adjust the level of support to match.

    FAQ's

    Common questions

    Most frequently asked questions about our Community Participation service

    What is the difference between community participation and group centre-based activities?

    Community participation support (0125) is one-on-one support in the community, your support worker goes with you to activities you choose. Group and centre-based activities are structured programmes delivered in a group setting. They are different services. This page covers community participation support only.

    Can I choose the activities I want to do?

    Yes. Community participation support is built around your interests and goals, not a set programme. We work with you to identify activities you want to try or regularly attend and build support around those.

    Can I use this funding for transport to activities?

    Yes. Transport to and from activities is covered under your community participation funding. It is not claimed separately.

    Is support delivered one-on-one or in a group?

    Both options are available. One-on-one support is more flexible and personalised. Group support costs less per participant and can be a good fit where connecting with peers is part of the goal. We discuss which is right for you based on your needs and preferences.

    What if I do not know what activities I want to do?

    That is fine. Part of our initial conversation is helping you identify what interests you and what opportunities are available in your area. You do not need to arrive with a plan already in place.

    Can community participation support be combined with other NDIS supports?

    Yes. Community participation is often delivered alongside other supports, such as daily personal activities, positive behaviour support, or community nursing, particularly where participants have additional health or behaviour support needs. We coordinate with other providers where relevant.

    What if a planned activity is not working for me?

    We review your support plan regularly. If an activity is not the right fit, we adjust. The goal is meaningful participation, not attendance for its own sake.

    Ready to book or just want to ask some questions?

    Call our team on 0430 505 394, or submit an enquiry and we'll respond within 4 business hours.

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