Assistance with Social & Community Participation

The support that gets you out into the life you want.

Social, recreational, educational and vocational participation — planned around your goals, delivered by the same team that supports you at home.

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Community Access is the support that turns plans into outings, interests into routines, and goals into real progress. It's how we bridge what’s on paper with what actually happens on a Wednesday afternoon.

What is Community Access?

Under the NDIS, Community Access — formally called Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation — funds support workers to help you take part in life outside the home. That can mean recreation, sport, community events, education, volunteering, work experience, or simply maintaining the social connections that matter to you.

What this funding can be used for

Community Access funding is flexible. Within your plan's parameters, it can cover support for:

Regular social outings — cafes, shopping, cinemas, community groups
Recreational and sporting activities — gym, swimming, bowling, adaptive sport
Education, training, and skill-building programs
Volunteering or work experience pathways
Cultural, religious, and identity-based community participation
Holidays and day trips (support worker costs; not the trip itself)

Who it's for

For participants who want more than four walls.

✓ You want to get out more but need support to do it safely or confidently
✓ You're working toward a social, recreational, or vocational goal in your plan
✓ You want to build or maintain community connections and friendships
✓ You need 1:1 support to access public transport, venues, or events
✓ You're transitioning from school, aged care, or hospital and need help re-engaging with community
✓ Your NDIS plan includes funding under "Assistance with Social and Community Participation"

What Recovery provides

One team, home and out in the world.

Same-team support — the workers who know you at home are the ones taking you out. No re-explaining, no handovers mid-activity.

Goal-aligned planning — we build your community schedule around what's actually in your plan and what matters to you personally.

Transport support — support worker accompanies you on public transport, community vehicles, or your own transport.

Activity coordination — we handle the logistics: bookings, tickets, calling ahead for accessibility, coordinating with families and SCs.

Skill-building focus — every outing is an opportunity for capability. Over time, the support tapers as the independence grows.

Safety and behaviour support in the community — staff are trained in your BSP and know how to support you in less predictable environments.

Progress reporting — monthly notes to your Support Coordinator showing what happened, what you worked toward, and what's next.

Frequently asked

Questions we hear most.

Does NDIS funding pay for the activity itself (tickets, entry fees)? +

No. Community Access funding covers the support worker's time and (in some cases) transport. You're responsible for your own admission, food, or personal costs — the same way anyone paying to go to the movies would be.

Can I do the same activity every week? +

Absolutely. Routine and predictability matter, especially for participants who thrive on familiarity. We also encourage new experiences at your pace.

What if I want to do something spontaneous? +

With reasonable notice, we flex. Fixed schedules are the default for roster planning, but we build in flexibility so that a last-minute coffee with a friend isn't impossible.

Do you support group activities? +

Yes, when it fits your goals. For some participants 1:1 is ideal; for others, small-group outings with other RDS participants provide social benefit. Your plan and your preferences drive the choice.

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