Social & Community Participation

Empowering Independence & Connection

At Innovative Community Care, we believe in creating opportunities for individuals to connect, learn, and grow in their communities. Social & Community Participation is a core part of the support we offer, designed to help our clients on their path toward independence, confidence, and meaningful engagement with others.

How Can Social & Community Participation Help You Reach Your Goals?

Build Confidence

Gain new skills and experiences, step out of your comfort zone, and become more self-assured.

Enhance Independence

Develop the abilities needed for everyday tasks, making it easier to navigate life on your terms.

Grow Social Skills

Build essential social skills in a relaxed, supportive setting that feels welcoming and safe.

Achieve Personal Milestones

We encourage you to set and reach milestones that align with your unique journey and goals.

Enjoy a Quality Life

Engage in activities that bring joy, purpose, and satisfaction, enriching your quality of life.

Improve Health & Wellbeing

Activities can positively impact mental and physical health, providing a sense of purpose, reducing isolation, and contributing to an overall healthier lifestyle.

What Can Social & Community Participation Funding be used for?

Community Events

Enjoy concerts, art classes, sports events, or local festivals with support.

Skill Building

Participate in activities to learn budgeting, cooking, public transport, or computer skills.

Group Activities

Join peer groups for shared hobbies, social games, or group outings.

Volunteering Opportunities

Discover ways to give back to the community and gain valuable experience.

Personal Growth Programs

Confidence-building sessions, communication workshops, or team-building exercises.

Recreational Activities

Explore fun and relaxing activities, from gardening and art to fitness and nature walks.

NDIS

Price Guide

  • Core

  • Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation

  • This support category relates to assisting with or supervising a participant to engage in community, social, recreational or economic activities. These supports can be provided in a range of environments, such as in the community or a centre.

  • These support items enable a participant to engage in community, social and recreational activities.

    These support items can be delivered to individual participants or to groups (see Claiming for Group-Based Supports) subject to the rules set out in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits. As well as direct service provision, these support items can be used to claim for:

    • Non-Face-to-Face Support Provision

    • Provider Travel Short Notice

    • Cancellation – 7 days

    Providers of these supports can also claim for the costs of:

    • Provider Travel – Non-Labour Costs using the support item 04_799_0125_6_1

    • Activity Based Transport – Social, Economic and Community Participation Supports using support item 04_590_0125_6_1.

    These support items are subject to price limits as set out in the following Table. Different price limits apply depending on the Time of Day and Day of Week when the support is delivered or Implementing Intensive and Complex Behaviour Supports.

    • 04_104_0125_6_1 Access Community Social and Rec Activ - Standard - Weekday Daytime Hour $67.56

    • 04_103_0125_6_1 Access Community Social and Rec Activ - Standard - Weekday Evening Hour $74.44

    • 04_105_0125_6_1 Access Community Social and Rec Activ - Standard - Saturday Hour $95.07

    • 04_106_0125_6_1 Access Community Social and Rec Activ - Standard - Sunday Hour $122.59

    • 04_102_0125_6_1 Access Community Social and Rec Activ - Standard - Public Holiday Hour $150.10