Community Access and Participation That Starts With Your Goals

A Community Participation Plan Designed Around You

No two participants are the same.

Before we begin, we take the time to understand:

• Your interests and hobbies
• Your NDIS goals
• Your strengths and abilities
• New experiences you would like to try
• Skills you would like to develop
• Your long-term aspirations

Together, we create a participant-centred plan that helps you work towards the things that matter most to you.

Activities That Support Your Goals

Build Independence Through Travel Training

For many participants, greater independence starts with confidence using public transport.

Our travel training program can help participants learn to:

• Navigate public transport safely
• Read timetables and journey planners
• Travel to work, study, or social activities
• Build confidence travelling independently

Learning to travel independently can open doors to employment, education, and community participation opportunities.

Social Connections and Community Engagement

Building friendships and meaningful connections is an important goal for many NDIS participants.

We support participants to:

• Attend local events
• Join community groups
• Participate in sporting activities
• Explore new hobbies
• Build confidence in social settings
• Develop communication and social skills

Group Activities and SIL BBQs

Our regular social events provide participants with opportunities to meet new people, build friendships, and enjoy shared experiences in a welcoming environment.

Popular activities include:

• SIL BBQs
• Community gatherings
• Group outings
• Recreational activities
• Seasonal celebrations

These activities encourage social inclusion while supporting participants to work towards their goals in a fun and engaging way.

Day Trips and Local Adventures

Community participation can be about experiencing the world around you.

Participants may choose to enjoy:

• Visits to the zoo
• Vivid Sydney
• Museums and galleries
• Beaches and national parks
• Sporting events
• Festivals and community celebrations

Every activity is selected based on the participant’s interests and goals.

Employment and Workplace Readiness

Many participants have goals relating to employment, volunteering, or further education. The NDIS identifies work and study as common goals that participants may choose to pursue.

We can support participants to:

• Develop workplace confidence
• Build communication skills
• Practice travel to and from work
• Explore volunteering opportunities
• Prepare for employment pathways
• Increase independence in the workplace

Interstate Travel and Life Experiences

Some goals require thinking bigger.

For participants interested in travel, adventure, or visiting family interstate, we can assist with planning and supporting larger experiences, including interstate travel.

Whether it’s a trip to Queensland, attending a special event, or achieving a personal milestone, we work closely with participants and their support networks to create safe, enjoyable, and meaningful experiences.

Community Participation for Autism, Psychosocial Disability and Complex Support Needs

Our team has experience supporting participants with:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Intellectual Disability
• Psychosocial Disability
• Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
• Neurological Conditions
• High Intensity Support Needs

We understand that community participation looks different for everyone. Some participants may be ready for group activities and employment pathways, while others may be working towards smaller goals such as visiting a local café independently or developing confidence in social settings.

Whatever the goal, we provide support that is respectful, person-centred, and focused on achieving meaningful outcomes.

Learn about NDIS travel training in Melbourne.