Disability shouldn't mean isolation. Community participation support is worker time funded specifically to help you do the social and community things that make life worth living — your way, on your terms.
A worker accompanies you so the practical things — transport, navigation, communication — don't stop you doing what you actually want to do.
Cafés, movies, sports events, concerts, beach trips — whatever your version of fun is.
Art classes, book clubs, gaming groups, gardening collectives, craft circles.
Markets, festivals, local council events, religious or cultural gatherings.
Worker support to volunteer at community organisations or local causes.
Help getting to and spending time with people who matter to you.
Adapted sports, swimming, walking groups, gym sessions, anything physical.
Community participation support helps participants whose disability creates barriers to engaging with their community independently.
Participants who would benefit from regular community contact but find independent participation difficult.
Younger participants or those building confidence to participate in community settings.
Maintaining cultural, religious, or community ties that require travel and social support.
Participants moving from supported accommodation or returning to community life.
Four things that aren't industry standard but should be.
Two or three regulars per participant — not a different person every visit.
Real people on the line, not call queues or IVR menus.
Workers based in the regions we serve — not interstate.
If we're not right for you, we'll say so up front.
Standard community participation is about ongoing access — getting out and doing things you already enjoy. Innovative community participation is more goal-focused, often around building specific skills through community engagement.
Yes, where the support is reasonable and necessary because of your disability. Talk to us beforehand so we can confirm it fits your funding.
If your plan also includes transport funding, yes. If not, we can still accompany you on public transport, taxi, or rideshare.
Yes. Many community activities happen on weekends, and we work weekend rosters to support that.
Perfect. That's exactly what this funding is for. Tell us what you're interested in and we'll work out how to make it happen.
No pressure, no sales pitch. Just an honest discussion about what you need and whether we're the right fit.