Community Participation & Social Access
Getting out into the community can be a big step. We provide calm, consistent support so you can attend appointments, activities, worship, learning and social outings with confidence.
Our workers move at your pace, respect your culture and communication style, and help make the community feel more accessible and welcoming.
- Appointments, programs, shopping, worship & social activities
- Support across Greater Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo & Shepparton
- Self-managed & plan-managed participants welcome
We can work alongside your therapists, family and support coordinator to align community access with your NDIS goals.
What Community Participation Can Include
We support you to access the community in ways that feel meaningful and safe to you — not just ticking boxes, but building confidence and connection.
Appointments & essential trips
Support to attend medical, therapy, NDIS, legal or community appointments, including help with planning, navigating and communication.
Shopping & daily errands
Assistance with groceries, banking, post office visits, picking up medications and other everyday tasks in the community.
Social & recreational activities
Support to attend programs, classes, sports, community centres, events, hobbies and interest groups.
Faith, culture & community
Attending places of worship, cultural events, community gatherings and language-based groups in a way that feels respectful and safe.
Skill-building in the community
Practising money handling, public transport, wayfinding, ordering food, time management and other everyday skills.
NDIS goal-focused support
Aligning outings and activities with your NDIS goals around independence, social participation and community engagement.
How We Support You in the Community
Community participation can feel overwhelming for some people. Our approach is steady, patient and always shaped by your comfort and preferences.
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1. We understand your comfort levels
We talk about what feels safe, what feels challenging, and what you’d like to work towards over time.
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2. We plan outings together
Activities are planned with you, not for you — with clear routines, backup plans and time for rest.
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3. We build confidence step by step
We can start small and build up gradually, celebrating progress and adjusting as your needs change.
Who This Service Is For
Our community participation support is flexible and can be tailored for:
Adults
Building independence, routine and social connection in the community — at your pace.
Children & young people
Gentle support to attend school, programs, activities and social spaces, alongside families and carers.
Carers & families
Practical help with transport, supervision and coordination so outings feel more manageable.
Where Community Access Is Available
We support NDIS participants to access their communities across Victoria, including:
- Melbourne CBD & inner suburbs
- Frankston & Mornington Peninsula
- Dandenong, Noble Park & South-East suburbs
- Ringwood, Box Hill & Eastern suburbs
- Epping, Craigieburn & Northern suburbs
- Werribee, Hoppers Crossing & Western suburbs
- Sunshine & Brimbank area
- Geelong & surrounding areas
- Ballarat
- Bendigo
- Shepparton
- Other regional Victorian communities (ask us)
If your suburb isn’t listed, please get in touch — we may still be able to support you.
Related Supports
These services often work alongside community participation to support your goals.
Ready to feel more connected to your community?
Whether you’re starting with short local trips or working towards bigger goals, we’d love to walk alongside you.