Participate Community

At Right Support Solutions, our Participate in the Community service helps NDIS participants become more involved in social, recreational, educational and cultural activities across Sydney.

We provide personalised support based on your interests, abilities and goals. Whether you want to attend local events, join a class, visit community facilities or spend more time with others, our team is here to help you participate with greater confidence and independence.

Who Is This Service For?

Community participation support may be suitable for NDIS participants who:

• Want to become more socially active
• Need support attending community activities or events
• Want to explore new hobbies and interests
• Find unfamiliar social environments challenging
• Need assistance visiting shops, libraries or community facilities
• Want to build friendships and meaningful connections
• Require support attending recreational or cultural activities
• Want to develop confidence travelling and participating independently

Your support is tailored to your interests, communication needs, abilities and preferred level of assistance.

How We Help

We begin by learning about the activities you enjoy and the community experiences you would like to explore. Together, we identify suitable opportunities and plan the support you need to participate comfortably.

Support may include:

• Attending community events and local festivals
• Visiting libraries, parks, museums and community centres
• Joining social, recreational or hobby groups
• Participating in sporting and fitness activities
• Attending art, music or creative programs
• Going shopping or completing community-based errands
• Visiting cafés, cinemas and suitable entertainment venues
• Attending cultural and religious activities
• Building confidence in social environments
• Developing communication and interaction skills
• Planning activities, routes and schedules
• Using public transport or arranging suitable travel support
• Meeting people with similar interests
• Exploring volunteering and community contribution opportunities

Our goal is to make community participation enjoyable, meaningful and connected to your personal goals.

What You Get

• Activities Based on Your Interests
  We help you choose community experiences that match your hobbies, preferences and goals.
• Greater Social Confidence
  You receive encouragement and practical assistance to communicate, participate and feel more comfortable around others.
• Stronger Community Connections
  Regular participation can help you meet people, develop relationships and feel more connected to your local community.
• Increased Independence
  Where appropriate, we support you to plan activities, make decisions and manage more parts of your community participation independently.
• Flexible and Personalised Support
  Your activities and support arrangements can change as your interests, confidence and goals develop.

Funding and Availability

Participate in the Community support may be available when social and community participation assistance is included in your NDIS plan and aligns with your approved goals.

Service availability may depend on:

• Your NDIS plan and available funding
• The activities you want to attend
• The level of assistance you require
• Your location and preferred schedule
• Support worker availability
• Travel requirements and applicable provider charges
• Entry fees, memberships and other personal activity expenses

NDIS funding may cover the disability-related support required to participate. Personal costs such as tickets, meals, memberships, equipment and entry fees are generally paid separately unless otherwise approved.

Right Support Solutions supports participants across Sydney and selected surrounding areas. Contact our team to confirm availability in your suburb.

Your Community Participation Pathway

1. Tell Us What You Enjoy

We discuss your interests, current confidence level and the activities you would like to explore.

2. Choose Suitable Activities

Together, we identify community experiences that match your goals, needs and preferences.

3. Plan Your Participation

We organise the schedule, travel arrangements and level of support required for each activity.

4. Get Involved

Our team supports you to participate, communicate with others and enjoy the experience with greater confidence.

5. Review and Explore More

We discuss what you enjoyed, celebrate your progress and identify new activities as your interests and confidence grow.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What community activities can you support me with?

Depending on your interests and NDIS funding, we may support you to attend social groups, local events, sporting activities, creative classes, shopping trips, cultural programs and recreational outings.

2. Can I choose the activities I want to attend?

Yes. Your choices and interests guide the activities we explore. We work with you to find suitable options that support your goals and comfort level.

3. Can a support worker attend the activity with me?

Yes. Depending on your needs, funding and service agreement, a support worker may assist with travel, communication, personal support and participation during the activity.

4. Does the NDIS cover tickets, meals and activity fees?

The NDIS may fund the disability-related support you need to participate. Personal costs such as food, tickets, memberships and entry fees are generally paid separately.

5. How do I begin receiving community participation support?

Contact Right Support Solutions and tell us about your interests, location, preferred activities and NDIS plan. Our team will discuss suitable options and confirm service availability.