Participate in Community, Social & Civic Life

What is Community Participation Support?

Participation in Community, Social and Civic Activities is an NDIS Core Support that provides one-on-one assistance from a dedicated support worker, enabling participants to engage with their local community, pursue social and recreational interests, and participate in civic life. This support goes beyond simply accompanying someone — it actively builds the participant's confidence, networks, and independence over time.

Disability Dream Care's community participation support workers are warm, engaging professionals who genuinely want to help participants live full, connected lives. They assist with getting to and from activities, provide support on arrival and during the activity, and help participants navigate any barriers they may encounter — whether physical, social, or communicative.

We know that social connection is a powerful determinant of health and wellbeing. Isolation is a real risk for many people with disability, and our community participation service is designed to counter this by creating reliable, consistent opportunities for participants to connect with people, places, and activities that bring them joy and purpose.

What's Included

• Support worker accompaniment to community activities, events, and appointments
• Assistance with accessing sporting, arts, cultural, and recreational activities
• Support to attend social groups, clubs, and community organisations
• Civic participation — supporting participants to vote, attend public meetings, and engage with community services
• Assistance with using public transport or accessible transport to reach destinations
• Social skills development and building natural community connections
• Regular progress reporting aligned to NDIS goals

Who Is This For?

Community participation support is open to any NDIS participant who has this funding in their plan under Core Supports. It is especially beneficial for participants who are at risk of social isolation, those who are new to an area, younger people wanting to pursue social and recreational activities with their peers, and participants with communication, mobility, or sensory support needs who require assistance to access community venues safely. It is also valuable for participants who need help building confidence in new social environments.

Outcomes We Aim For