Increased Social and Community Participation services are a part of the NDIS-funded support package designed to help people with disabilities live fulfilling lives and play an active part in their community.
This means you can use your funding for Assistance with Social and Community Participation to amp up your involvement in recreational, social and community activities, all in a safe and welcoming space. The list of community activities might include:
- Taking a trip to the beach
- Grabbing a cup of coffee at your favourite local café- Community activities that help you learn new skills
- Joining community classes (like art, writing, music, and more)
- Signing up for a holiday camp or sports club
- Or simply soaking up the sights and sounds in your local area
At Lifestage, we're all about creating opportunities for those living with disabilities. We're here to help you meet your goals and chase your dreams through your NDIS Plan.
Being social, having support from peers, and being a part of a community are what make life enjoyable. But for people living with disabilities, joining in and enjoying the activities they love can sometimes be tough.
At Lifestage, we offer NDIS-funded Social and Community Participation services. These are all about helping those living with disabilities to stand on their own two feet, make some pals, join in group activities, pick up useful life skills, and play an active role in their community.
Whether it's hitting the beach or joining a class, we've got a variety of options designed to fit your interests and abilities. Reach out to us to find out more about how we help NDIS participants get involved in fun activities and community events in our service area.
Lifestage can help you find all sorts of exciting community events and fun activities that match your interests and abilities.
We take the time to really understand what matters to you, chatting with you, your stakeholders, and your family, to create a custom plan based on what you need and want to achieve.
If you're curious about our Social and Community Participation services, don't be shy, reach out to us today!
Social and Community Participation sometimes referred to as SCP, is the process of engaging in a group or individual activities that enables a participant to get out into the community.
SCP can encompass things such as going to a cafe, spending time at the beach, going to the movies or other activities that would enhance their daily living or help build skills and independence.
Yes. The NDIS refers to CP as a Support Category 9 – Capacity Building Support and may fund it in your NDIS plan. Funding can either be applied to the costs of getting to and from a social event, including the cost of a support worker to assist you, as well as costs for the activities themselves, such as tuition fees, art classes, sports coaching and similar activities that build skills and independence.
However, not all costs are covered in your NDIS plan (for example, ticket prices to enter a venue).
Activities that may be funded for social and community participation can be broadly categorised to include, art and craft classes, sporting and recreational activities, camping and vacation activities, skill-building programs, social outings (beach, library, cafe, shopping etc), volunteering and even connecting with other people in your favourite fan club.
The underlying criteria from the NDIS is that the activity must be “reasonable and necessary” to be included in your plan.
