Participate Community

Everyone deserves to feel connected, included, and confident in their community. Participate Community supports NDIS participants to access social, recreational, cultural, and everyday community activities—so you can build friendships, develop confidence, and enjoy life outside the home. At Melbourne Disability Care Pty Ltd, we provide safe, respectful community support across Melbourne, Victoria, based on your interests and goals.

Who it’s for

This support is for NDIS participants who want help to:

• Get out into the community more often

• Reduce isolation and build social confidence

• Attend appointments, events, or social activities

• Join hobbies, sports, gyms, libraries, or community groups

• Build communication and social skills

• Learn routines for community participation

• Feel safer when going out and about

How we help

We support you to participate in activities that suit your lifestyle, including:

• Attending community events and local programs

• Visiting libraries, cafes, shopping centres, parks, and markets

• Joining social groups, hobbies, and recreation activities

• Support to attend religious/cultural gatherings

• Assistance with appointments and errands in the community

• Building confidence in public spaces and social situations

• Travel support and planning to attend activities

• Encouraging independence while supporting safety and comfort

What you get

With our community participation support, you receive:

• A personalised plan based on your goals and interests

• Support workers who are friendly, respectful, and motivating

• Increased confidence and social connection over time

• Safe community access and better routine building

• Clear communication and consistent support where possible

Funding & availability

Participate Community supports are typically funded under Core Supports (Assistance with Social and Community Participation) depending on your NDIS plan and goals. We support plan-managed and self-managed participants, and can confirm NDIA-managed options based on availability.

Availability: Services are offered across Melbourne, VIC, subject to staff and schedule availability.

Your pathway

Step 1: Tell us what you enjoy
We talk about your interests, goals, and where you want to go in the community.

Step 2: Plan your activities
We create a simple plan that fits your routine, comfort level, and funding.

Step 3: Get involved & build confidence
We support you to participate regularly, build social confidence, and grow independence.

FAQs

1) What does Participate Community mean in NDIS?
It’s support that helps you access community activities, build social connections, and participate safely outside the home.

2) What types of activities can you support?
Social outings, hobbies, recreation, events, appointments, shopping, libraries, parks, and local community programs—based on your goals.

3) Can you help me make friends and improve social skills?
Yes. We can support you in social settings to build confidence and communication skills.

4) Do you provide a support worker “near me” in Melbourne?
Yes, we can provide community support workers across Melbourne, subject to availability.

5) Can you support transport to community activities?
Yes, we can support travel planning and transport as per your plan and agreed supports.

6) What if I feel anxious going out?
We can support you step-by-step, starting with comfortable outings and gradually building confidence.

7) Do you support cultural or religious participation?
Yes. We respect your culture and can support you to attend cultural and religious events.

8) Do you accept plan-managed and self-managed participants?
Yes. We work with plan-managed and self-managed participants and can confirm NDIA-managed options.

9) Can supports be regular each week?
Yes, depending on your plan budget and availability, we can schedule weekly or flexible supports.

10) How do I get started?
Contact us with your suburb, funding type, and goals. We’ll organise an intake and service agreement.