What is community participation?
Community participation support helps a person take part in life outside the home, social and recreational activities, building skills, and connecting with others. It is funded through the NDIS and shaped entirely around what the person enjoys and wants to work towards.
What's included
Ways we support community participation
- Social and recreational activities, one-to-one or in small groups
- Outings to local shops, cafés, parks, events and community spaces
- Building social confidence and everyday communication skills
- Volunteering, work readiness and connecting with local groups
- Transport and support to get to and from activities
- Exploring new hobbies, interests and routines
Why MY DSP
What makes our community participation different
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Small groups or one-to-one
Whatever feels comfortable, the buzz of a small group, or steady one-to-one support to begin with.
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Out in real community settings
Local shops, cafés, clubs, classes and events, being part of the community, not just visiting a centre.
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Builds confidence and skills
Every outing is a chance to grow independence, communication and the confidence to do more.
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Led by the person
We follow each person’s own interests and pace, never a fixed timetable they have to fit into.
In practice
What community participation can look like
- Joining a local art, music or sports group
- Weekly coffee or lunch catch-ups with friends
- Volunteering at a community garden or charity
- Learning to use public transport with confidence
- Attending local events, markets and festivals
- Trying a new hobby, class or interest
Where we help
Community participation across South-East Melbourne & Gippsland
We provide community participation in these areas. Choose yours to see how we can help locally.
- Dandenong
- Cranbourne
- Clyde North
- Pakenham
- Frankston
- Narre Warren
- Berwick
- Officer
- Traralgon
- Moe
- Morwell
- Warragul
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Questions & answers
Community participation: your questions answered
Straight answers to the questions families and coordinators ask about community participation.
What is community participation support?
Community participation support helps a person take part in social, recreational and community activities outside the home, building connection, confidence and skills in the process.
Is community participation funded by the NDIS?
Yes, community participation is commonly funded in an NDIS plan. We can talk through how it fits within your plan when you get in touch.
Is support one-to-one or in a group?
Both. Some people prefer the energy of a small group; others feel more comfortable with one-to-one support at first. We shape it around what suits the person.
Make an enquiry
Talk to our team about the right support
Tell us a little about the person you're enquiring for. We'll listen, answer your questions honestly, and there's no pressure or obligation.