Social and Community Participation NDIS

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Social and community participation NDIS is a funded support category under Core Supports, as well as Capacity Building funding. It covers activities that are both centre-based and those outside the home.

Did you always dream of attending a choir group or taking fitness classes? With your Increased Social and Community Participation budget, it can become a reality.

Identifying your passions

Community participation can involve being involved in formal and informal social groups and community organisations (e.g. a sports club or residents’ association) as well as formal and informal mutual aid and self help groups such as support networks. It can also include activities that encourage individuals to be engaged with political processes and institutions such as voting, contacting a local politician or taking part in consultations and demonstrations.

Identifying your passions is the first step to getting involved in the community. This can be as simple as writing down a list of things that interest you, or you can find more structured ways to explore your passions. For example, if you’re interested in art, look into finding a painting class or a workshop to help you develop your skills. Alternatively, you could ask for assistance from a home carer to take you to the local community centre to try out new activities. These types of activities are eligible for assistance from the NDIS as a supported activity under Social and Community Participation, Core or Capacity Building supports.

Engaging with a Support Coordinator

Having a good Support Coordinator is essential to the effectiveness of your social and community participation NDIS funding. They can help you navigate the process, understand your rights and help prepare you for reassessments.

They can also assist with identifying what kind of activities you might like to participate in. They can help you find out about local groups and clubs in your area and then make contact with them. They can also discuss accessibility needs for the groups you are interested in and liaise with them to ensure your access requirements will be met.

Typically, this type of NDIS funding won’t cover costs that everyone would need to pay for such as concert tickets or entry fees but will often cover things such as uniforms, class fees, memberships and coaching. There is another NDIS funding category called Increased Social and Community Participation which is similar to this and can be used for classes, coaching and camps that build independence.

Accessibility needs

When you start to get involved in community activities, consider what you might need in terms of accessibility needs. This could include transport, accommodation, equipment hire or specialised equipment. Your Support Coordinator will be able to help you find out what is available.

You may also wish to think about what types of activity you’d like to participate in. For example, you might want to go to a local music event or attend an art class. You might also want to join a sports team or go on a holiday camp.

You can use the Increased Social and Community Participation funding category (Support Category 9) in your NDIS plan to pay for activities with capacity-building components. These may include tuition fees, art classes, sport coaching and similar activities that will lead to increased independence and participation in the community. You may also fund accommodation-based transport to access these activities.

Getting ready to participate

NDIS participants can use their Assistance with Social and Community Participation (Support Category 1.04) or Capacity Building (Support Category 9.0) budgets to get involved in social activities. The key is to identify your passions and work closely with your Support Coordinator to find a way to make it happen.

Getting to know other people is an important part of community participation and it can also help your well-being. Consider attending a disability event like a concert or an exhibition, for example, to meet new friends who share your interests and connect with the community.

You can also try something new and join a group activity that’s hosted by a local disability service provider. Like Leap In!, for example, who facilitates group outings to a range of events including the Sydney Royal Easter Show and zoo. Alternatively, look for group activities at your local community centre or sports venue. Be sure to check out any accessibility requirements beforehand if you have specific needs.

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