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Community participation

A good outing starts with something you want to do. We help you explore social, recreational and community activities while considering the practical support that makes participation easier. Find support across Greater Melbourne, Melbourne’s western suburbs, Wyndham and Geelong, including the local places you already know and enjoy.

Support for your everyday life

More connection, on your terms. Take part in local life, enjoy your interests and make time for the people who matter to you.

  • Local outings

    Support to visit a library, park, café or another community place you choose.

  • Interests and recreation

    Assistance to participate in suitable hobbies, community events or recreational activities.

  • Social connection

    Practical support to meet a friend, join a shared activity or stay connected with your community.

  • Preparing for a new place

    Talking through the venue, timing, accessibility and assistance you may need before an outing.

  • Confidence during an activity

    Prompts and assistance to make choices, communicate preferences and take part at your own pace.

We agree on the activities, suitability and scope with you before support begins.

A personal approach to your support

AN ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE

You might like to return to a local library group but feel unsure about getting there and joining in. Support could begin with planning the visit, checking access and helping you participate in the parts you enjoy.

Support shaped around you

The right support begins with understanding your goals, the things that matter to you and how you prefer to be supported.

Getting involved locally

You would like support to visit places or take part in activities that interest you.

Keeping in touch

You want to maintain friendships, meet people or make more time for social connection.

Feeling comfortable out and about

Practical assistance, preparation or communication support would help you participate in community life.

Start with your interests

Tell us about places you enjoy, people you want to see or something you would like to try.

Plan practical details

We discuss accessibility, communication, travel, activity costs and the assistance needed during the outing.

Choose a comfortable pace

The length and timing of activities are discussed around your preferences and local service availability.

Making support work for you

We discuss the details together, so you know what to expect before you decide.

Funding and costs

NDIS funding may cover disability-related assistance to participate where it fits your plan. We discuss the support involved instead of assuming that every activity or outing is funded.

Entry fees, meals and ordinary activity costs may need to be paid separately. We clarify the service charges and any known additional costs before an activity is agreed.

Before you decide, we explain your service agreement, how to request changes and how to give feedback.

We support people across Greater Melbourne, including Melbourne’s western suburbs, Wyndham, Point Cook, Werribee, Tarneit and Truganina, as well as Geelong. Tell us your suburb so we can confirm local availability.

YOUR NEXT STEP

How do I get started?

  1. Tell us what you need

    Share your goals, suburb and preferred way to contact you. You can involve someone you trust.

  2. Agree on the details

    Together, we confirm suitable support, available times, funding and costs. We explain the service agreement before you decide.

  3. Start with a clear plan

    Once you agree, we arrange the first visit and explain how to ask questions, give feedback or change your support.

You can contact us yourself, or ask a family member, carer or support coordinator to help. An enquiry does not book a service.

Frequently asked questions

Let’s talk about the support you need

We’re here to listen, answer your questions and help you understand your options.

Tell us a little about yourself and what you’re looking for. You can enquire for yourself or someone you support.

LET’S GET STARTED

How can we help?

A few details will help us understand the support you need.

Step 1 of 4

Who are you enquiring for?

Choose the option that best describes your enquiry.