NDIS Community Participation on the Gold Coast: Getting Out & About
Community participation is one of the most valued NDIS supports — and the Gold Coast is an amazing place to access it. Here's how it works.
What Is NDIS Community Participation?
NDIS community participation (also called social support or community access) refers to funding that helps participants engage with their local community. This could include: attending social groups, joining sporting or recreational activities, visiting friends and family, participating in hobby groups, accessing cultural events, and attending appointments.
Why the Gold Coast Is Great for Community Participation
The Gold Coast and Northern NSW offer a rich range of community activities — beach access, farmers markets, cultural events, sporting clubs, art groups, and much more. ConnectCare matches participants with workers who are local to their area and enthusiastic about helping them engage with what the Gold Coast has to offer.
What a Community Participation Worker Does
A community participation worker accompanies participants to activities, provides transport or assistance with transport, helps with communication and social interaction, and supports participants to build confidence and independence in community settings. The goal is always to support the participant's own goals — not to direct the experience.
How Is Community Participation Funded?
Community participation is funded under the Core Supports budget in NDIS plans, specifically under the 'Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation' support category. If you have funding in this category, ConnectCare can help you use it with a local, matched support worker.
Get Out and About with ConnectCare
Don't let disability prevent you from enjoying everything the Gold Coast has to offer. ConnectCare will connect you with a community participation worker who shares your interests and is local to your area. Contact us for a free consultation today.
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