At Right Support Solutions, our Innovative Community Participation service helps NDIS participants develop confidence, strengthen social skills and become more actively involved in their local community.
We provide personalised support to help you explore new interests, build meaningful connections and participate in activities that reflect your goals, abilities and preferences. Whether you want to join a local group, learn a new skill or feel more comfortable in social environments, our team will support you at a pace that feels right.
Who Is This Service For?
Innovative Community Participation may be suitable for NDIS participants who:
- Want to become more involved in their local community
- Need support building confidence in social situations
- Want to discover new hobbies, interests or learning opportunities
- Find it difficult to meet people or form social connections
- Want to improve communication and interpersonal skills
- Need support participating in community programs or activities
- Are preparing for greater independence, study, volunteering or employment
- Want to develop practical skills through real community experiences
Support is tailored to your interests, abilities, communication needs and personal goals.
How We Help
We begin by learning about the activities you enjoy, the skills you want to develop and the community experiences you would like to explore.
Depending on your goals, our support may include:
- Finding suitable community programs, clubs and activities
- Attending social, recreational or educational events
- Developing communication and social interaction skills
- Building confidence in unfamiliar environments
- Exploring volunteering and skill-development opportunities
- Participating in creative, cultural or sporting activities
- Learning how to plan and attend community activities
- Strengthening decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Practising teamwork and cooperation
- Developing confidence with public transport and local travel
- Creating opportunities to meet people with shared interests
- Supporting gradual participation in new environments
- Building skills that may support future study or employment
- Reviewing activities to ensure they remain enjoyable and meaningful
Our focus is on creating positive experiences that support inclusion, confidence and personal growth.
What You Get
- Support Based on Your Interests
We help you choose activities and experiences that reflect your personality, interests and individual goals. - Greater Social Confidence
You receive practical encouragement to communicate, interact with others and feel more comfortable in community settings. - Meaningful Community Connections
We support you to meet new people, strengthen relationships and feel more connected to your local community. - Opportunities to Learn and Grow
Community experiences can help you build practical skills, discover new interests and prepare for future opportunities. - Choice and Control
You remain involved in selecting activities, setting goals and deciding how your support is delivered.
Funding and Availability
Innovative Community Participation may be available when community participation or capacity-building support is included in your NDIS plan and aligns with your approved goals.
Service availability may depend on:
- Your NDIS plan and available funding
- Your personal goals and required level of assistance
- The type and location of the activity
- Your preferred days and times
- Support worker availability
- Activity fees, transport costs and agreed provider travel charges
- Suitable risk and service arrangements
Entry fees, memberships, meals, equipment and other personal activity costs are generally separate from the cost of disability support and may not be covered by NDIS funding.
Participants should confirm that the requested service is covered by their plan before support begins. With your consent, we can also communicate with your plan manager, support coordinator or nominated representative.
Right Support Solutions supports participants across Sydney and selected surrounding areas. Contact us to confirm availability in your suburb.
Your Community Participation Pathway
1. Tell Us About Your Interests
We learn about the activities you enjoy, your current confidence level and the goals you want to work towards.
2. Explore Suitable Opportunities
Together, we identify community programs, groups and experiences that match your interests and support needs.
3. Plan Your Participation
We organise suitable activities, travel arrangements and the level of assistance you require.
4. Build Confidence and Skills
Our team supports you to communicate, participate and become more comfortable in social and community environments.
5. Review and Explore Further
We discuss your experiences, celebrate progress and explore new opportunities as your confidence and interests grow.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Innovative Community Participation?
Innovative Community Participation is an NDIS support that helps eligible participants develop skills, confidence and social connections through meaningful activities in the community.
2. What activities can I participate in?
Activities may include community classes, creative programs, cultural events, volunteering, recreational groups, social activities and other suitable experiences based on your interests and goals.
3. Can a support worker attend activities with me?
Yes. Depending on your needs, funding and service agreement, a support worker may assist you with travel, communication, participation and confidence during the activity.
4. Are activity and entry costs covered by the NDIS?
NDIS funding may cover the disability-related support you require to participate. Personal expenses such as entry fees, food, memberships, tickets or equipment are generally paid separately.
5. How do I start receiving community participation support?
Contact Right Support Solutions to discuss your interests, goals, location and NDIS plan. Our team will explain the service, confirm availability and help you plan suitable activities.
