Community Participation & Access
Access The Community And Participate In What You Love To Do
We believe that social and community participation is about doing things that bring you joy,
helping you feel connected and safe in your community. Whether it’s meeting people who share
your interests, taking part in group activities, or trying something new, we’re here to help you
explore what excites you. Our services support community participation in the Central Coast
and Newcastle regions, enabling you to:
● Join activities you enjoy: Whether it’s visiting a café, joining a sports team, or helping
others in your community, we can assist you in participating in social and community life.
● Build relationships: Socialising with others can help you form friendships and feel like
you belong.
● Grow your independence: We encourage you to take part in activities that help you
gain confidence and learn new skills to do things on your own.
We understand that everyone has different preferences and goals, and our services are tailored
to your unique needs. Whether you’re on the autism spectrum, have an intellectual disability, or
are facing a psychosocial disability, we’ll work with you to make sure you’re engaging in
activities that are meaningful to you.
If your interests change or your health needs shift, we’ll be here to adjust the support you
receive, ensuring you stay connected with what you enjoy most. Our goal is to help you
participate in the community in ways that align with your personal goals and aspiration
Want More Information On Our Social and Community Participation Support Services?
Fill out the form on the right to receive an info pack!
What is Social And Community Participation & Access?
This is individual support to help you participate in community activities that you enjoy. At Koala Disability Care, this is something we really enjoy helping our clients with!
What Types of Activities Can You Do In Community Participation?
Whatever you can think of! We support our clients access a range of community involvement and social activities such as:
- Going for scenic road trips
- Playing games
- Visiting the local library or museum
- Going for a trip to see animals such as at the zoo
- Volunteering
- Building skills and exploring new interests
- Going for a day trip to a place of your choice
- Attending a class
- Visiting friends at an outing
- Encourage you to try new things and experiences that might be interesting to you
- Supporting you to make new friends through social activities
- Exploring your creative side, hobbies and areas of interest (e.g. music, games or cooking)
Essentially you have a Carer with you to do any activity you want and the are there to help you access these activities that the Participant may otherwise find difficult to do without support.
The Support Worker will help you by:
Transport you to and from the activity
Attend with you and participant with you
Help you get the most out of the class such as providing assistance with mobility, communication or any other assistance required with completing activities
Support with using the bathroom, eating or other personal care requirements while you are out and about.
You can be really flexible with how you want to use this – and we can help you come up with best ways to get the most out of this.