Participation and connection
Community, social and civic participation
Community participation support is practical help to get out, join in and stay connected. It might mean support to attend a local group, visit a library or park, take part in a community event, or build confidence in social settings.
Support is shaped around your goals and the way you want to take part. We work alongside you and your family or supporters, at a pace that feels comfortable.
Who it may suit
- Children, young people and adults who want support to access community activities
- People who would like to build confidence in social settings
- Families and carers looking for consistent, individualised support
Goals we can work towards
- Feeling more connected to your community
- Trying new things at your own pace
- Building confidence and everyday independence
- Having more choice about how you spend your time
What support can look like
These are examples only. The support you receive will be agreed with you and based on your plan, goals and circumstances.
- Attending community events, groups and local activities
- Visiting libraries, parks, shops and other everyday places
- Trying a hobby, class or social group
- Building confidence with social communication and participation
- Practising community access and travel with support
How getting started works
- 01
Get in touch
Call us, send an enquiry or make a referral. Tell us what kind of support you are looking for and where you live.
- 02
Talk through your needs
We will discuss your goals, routines, funding arrangement and the kind of support that could work for you.
- 03
Explore the next step
If we are a good fit, we will talk through the practical arrangements, including a service agreement and how support will work.
Funding for this support
Community participation can be funded through self-managed or plan-managed NDIS funding. We cannot accept NDIA-managed funding while our registration is in progress.
Read more about NDIS funding and our registration progress.
Where this support is available
We support participants across Western Sydney, including Blacktown, Penrith and Parramatta. Support is delivered in your home and community. Contact us to confirm availability for your suburb.
Questions about this support
Can you support my child in the community?
Do you provide transport as part of community participation?
Do you run your own group programs?
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Talk to us about community participation.
We will talk through your goals, funding and location, and let you know whether we are the right fit.
Unified Steps is currently unregistered and progressing through NDIS registration. Self-managed and plan-managed funding only. We cannot accept NDIA-managed funding. SIL availability depends on our registration application.