Community Participation is an essential aspect of human existence. As a Registered NDIS Provider in Victoria, Support Nest Disability Services envisions an integrated community in which all members, including those with disabilities, have access to all that society has to offer. We ensure that NDIS participants can engage in life-enriching community participation activities. We understand the difficulties you face at times when navigating public spaces with a disability. Because of this, Support Nest Disability Services assembles a team of qualified support workers who encourage you to resume your social life despite your disabilities. Additionally, learning a new skill through this service can be extremely beneficial in the long run.
In addition to focusing on your strengths, we are eager to assist you in achieving your independence and life goals through Social and Community Participation services. Participate in our extensive array of community access that promotes liberty. How you would like to receive this holistic service is entirely up to you. In addition to a personalised NDIS plan, you can anticipate enjoying life beyond four walls. There is no better time than the present to experience what Victoria’s close-knit community has to offer. Without further ado, let’s examine how our Social and Community Participation service maintains your community connections.
What is Social and Community Participation?
The Social and Community Participation service generally enables NDIS participants to engage in social activities and capacity-building support. This NDIS service facilitates your or your family’s access to the community, which in turn improves your health. It bridges the gap between your life goals and you. Support Nest Disability Services gives you the push you need to leave your comfort zone and independently participate in community activities.
We encourage you and your loved ones to think creatively about life goals-aligned activities. In this case, Support Nest Disability Services will attempt to facilitate your unconventional community activities. In addition, we will assist you in hiring a support worker who will make your NDIS journey more comfortable.
Based on your lifestyle, you can utilise our Social and Community Participation service once, twice, or multiple times per week. We want you to gain rewarding benefits from participating at your own pace in community activities. Thus, you or your family will enjoy an active yet balanced lifestyle.
How is community participation funded?
There may be funding available for social and community participation for NDIS participants. This funding category is included in your NDIS plan’s “Core” and “Capacity Building” sections. The funding encourages participation in social, recreational, and community activities.
NDIS Participants who wish to support community participation and social inclusion are eligible for this funding.
Prior to receiving community participation support, each NDIS participant’s plan goals must determine the amount of support funds allocated to their plan.
Existing community centres typically address recreational concerns by collaborating with the NDIS service provider.
Similarly, social community support is provided for activities held at standard centres or community centres (for example, gardening groups).
The NDIS may fund support workers for the following purposes under Assistance with Social and Community Participation:
- Learn personal development skills
- Take a camping trip.
- Pay a visit to the library
- Travel to a new location or take a vacation
- Attend community events or
- Participate in a sports club.
- Join an existing social group
Benefits of Social and Community Participation
We are all aware of the significance of interacting with all members of the community. Getting out and interacting with others is beneficial for both physical and mental health. It may not be all that important to you, but for people with any type of disability, it can be a significant obstacle that they would love to overcome.
The NDIS plan includes social and community participation assistance. It is one of the core support categories. It has been observed that addressing and encouraging community participation and its inclusion for individuals with disabilities typically results in substantial benefits. But before we discuss the benefits, it is important to note that if you are an NDIS participant and have been approved for the support and assistance category, then the following can be of great benefit to you:
- It can improve the behaviour and attitudes of people with disabilities, as well as their families and carers.
- It can assist in enhancing their self-confidence and character.
- It can reduce the need for longer-term care and support. This may automatically result in cost savings, and many more!
Support for people with disabilities can also have economic benefits, boosting labour force participation. The entire community will benefit from widespread participation. It can increase Australia’s social capital and contribute to economic growth and greater community diversity. It will create a stronger network between people, thereby dispelling stereotypes. It can facilitate both economic and social interaction.
This category may also include assistance with activities that foster independence. Under this category, you may have access to experiences that will enhance your ability to interact with and participate in your community. In addition, it includes having a support worker assist you in engaging in social and community activities.
Increasing and encouraging the community participation of people with any type of disability can have significant benefits, including an improvement in their health. Numerous improvements in employment, health, income, education, and other areas have been observed. Increasing access to community interaction can reduce the need for long-term care and support.
Get The Best Community Participation Services at Support Nest Disability Services
Participation in social, recreational, and community activities is an important objective for NDIS participants. You can demonstrate your community participation in a variety of ways; however, by connecting with the NDIS service provider, you can gain immediate access to funding that further encourages community participation.
You will also have access to community and social activities under the supervision of professionals. Consequently, while integrating with the community, the NDIS service provider provides core support.
As an NDIS-registered provider of Social and Community Participation in and around Victoria, Support Nest Disability Services,maintain a transparent and respectful relationship with our participants and their families.
For more information about NDIS Social and Community Participation services, don’t hesitate to contact Support Nest Disability Services or give us a call today!
