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Social and Community Participation

Assistance with social and community participation

Our assistance with social and community participation includes opportunities for community service and group activities, empowering you to actively engage and contribute to your communities. Our activities are thoughtfully designed to support individuals with physical, intellectual, or sensory challenges, helping them stay connected, build relationships, and have fun along the way!

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Boost Your Well-Being Through Meaningful Connection

Engaging with your community is an excellent way to boost personal well-being, improving areas such as employment, health, education, income, and overall life satisfaction. From attending medical appointments to completing everyday tasks, social interaction and community participation are vital aspects of life for NDIS participants.

 

What is assistance with social and community participation?

Assistance with social and community participation is a funded support category included in the NDIS plan under Core Supports. For individuals with disabilities, navigating different social situations and participating in activities can sometimes be challenging.

Building friendships and connections and being a part of your community is key to living a fulfilling life. Assistance with social and community participation supports you in exploring new opportunities, meeting new people, and developing skills that grow your independence and confidence.

We can help you take that step into the community – make friends, join group activities, and set out on adventures that promote a sense of belonging. We support you to have a happy social life through hobbies, learning new skills, or simply hanging out with others. You will find that social and community participation is fun!

If you’re looking to join a local group, join in with community events, or simply enjoy social outings, we provide tailored support that aligns with your interests, goals, and abilities.

 

Where this sits in your NDIS plan (Core vs Capacity Building)

Assistance with Social & Community Participation is commonly funded under Core Supports and can cover support like a worker helping you take part in social and community activities. There is also a Capacity Building category called Increased Social & Community Participation, which focuses on development and training to build skills for more independent participation over time.

 

Activities we can support you with

You may be eligible for a support to participate in:

  • 1:1 Community Access (appointments, shopping, community errands)
  • Group Programs / Social Groups (planned outings, skills groups, hobby groups)
  • Capacity-building participation (training, travel training, social skills, volunteering pathways)

We want you to feel included, valued, and connected. We work with you to create a personalised plan that helps you achieve your social and community goals.

 

Need transport? We have got you covered!

NDIS transport support may be available when public transport can’t be used without substantial difficulty due to the disability. We’ll help you plan transport in a way that fits your goals, schedule, and plan arrangements.

Kanda operates a fleet of over 100 vehicles to help transport clients in line with their NDIS plans. If you need transport for appointments, hobbies, or social outings, we ensure you can get where you need to go safely and comfortably.

Our fleet includes:

  • Sedans.
  • Wheelchair Vans (Hi-Aces).
  • Wheelchair Vehicles (iMax).
  • 4WD Vehicles.

 

Speak with your support worker to arrange transport that best suits your needs.

 

How it works

1. Tell us your goals and interests (and your plan funding type) — or ask your support coordinator to make a referral on your behalf.

2. We match the right support worker and activity style (1:1 or group).

3. We plan logistics (accessibility, transport, scheduling).

4. We review progress and adjust to help you build confidence and independence.

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Social and Community Participation FAQs

This service helps improve your confidence, independence, and sense of belonging. It provides opportunities to meet new people, explore hobbies, and participate in meaningful community activities.

Yes, transport assistance can be included as part of your Social and Community Participation plan to ensure you can easily access events and activities.

Speak with your Support Coordinator or NDIS Planner about including Social and Community Participation in your plan. You can also contact us directly for guidance.

Covered activities include self improvement classes, social groups and clubs, community events, library visits, day trips, and education support. Support is personalised to your goals and interests, and can be delivered one on one or as part of a group, depending on what suits you.

Yes, Social and Community Participation funding can cover group activities and day programs alongside one on one support, depending on what is in your plan. Group settings work well for building social connections, while one on one support suits more individual goals such as appointments or errands.

Yes, Kanda works with you to build a personalised plan around your interests, goals and abilities. You choose the activities that matter to you, and we match you with a support worker who suits your personality and support needs, so participation feels genuinely enjoyable.

Yes, support is tailored to individual needs, including participants managing anxiety, autism or psychosocial disability. Our support workers help build confidence in social situations at a pace that suits you, whether that means starting with smaller outings or working toward group activities over time.

Yes, Social and Community Participation support can include help getting involved in volunteering or community service, alongside self improvement classes and social groups. This kind of participation builds skills, confidence and a genuine sense of contribution within your local community.

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What our clients and families are saying

“I wanted to say sincerely how wonderful your team is, your orgnisation is, and how tirelessly I see them all work to give the true quality of life, the independent life, and mostly the happy life supplied by all of you is truly wonderful.”
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