Social outings
A coffee, a meal out, a market, the movies or a day trip. We help you plan the outing and come along for company and support.
Community, social and civic participation
Get out, connect and take part
Community participation is support to help you take part in the things you enjoy and the people you want to be around. From social outings and hobbies to community groups, local events and volunteering, we help you get out and feel part of life in Ballarat and beyond.
You choose what you do, where you go and how often. We are simply there to make it easier, safer and more fun.
Ways we help
Social and community participation, your way
There are so many ways to connect. Here are some of the ways we can support you to get out and take part. Mix and match what appeals, and change your mind whenever you like.
Hobbies and interests
Art, music, sport, gaming, gardening or anything you love. We support you to keep doing the things that make you feel like you.
Community groups
Clubs, classes, cultural and faith groups, and local networks where you can find your people and belong.
Events and activities
Festivals, footy, concerts, workshops and local happenings, so you never have to miss out on what is going on around you.
Volunteering and civic life
Give back, learn new skills and have your say. We can help you find a volunteering role or take part in community and civic life.
Building friendships
Meeting people, growing your confidence and building the kind of connections that make everyday life warmer.
Led by you, at your pace
Some people want to be out most days. Others prefer one quiet outing a week to start with. Both are perfectly good. We follow your lead, notice what you enjoy, and adjust as your confidence grows.
Activities you choose
Nothing is decided for you. We start with what interests you, and if you are not sure, we try a few things together until something clicks.
Support that fits the day
Whether you want a hand with getting ready, a familiar face beside you, or help talking to new people, we shape our support around you.
Growing confidence and skills
Getting out is a great way to build real-world skills. We can link this with our daily living and life skills support so you can do more for yourself over time.
Want to build particular skills at the same time? Take a look at our daily living and life skills support, or see all of our services.
Who it is for
A good fit if you want more connection
Community participation can suit you if you would like to get out more, try new things, or feel less isolated. It is just as valuable if you already have places you love and simply want the support to keep getting there.
If your NDIS plan includes funding for social and community participation, we can help you make the most of it. We support self-managed and plan-managed participants. Not sure how it works? Our how to get started guide walks you through it.
You would like more company
You want to meet people, keep up friendships and share time with others in a relaxed, no-pressure way.
Getting out feels hard alone
Transport, crowds or new places feel easier with a familiar person alongside you.
You want to try something new
A class, a club or a hobby has caught your eye and you would like support to give it a go.
You have goals to work toward
Your plan includes social and community goals, and you want practical support to reach them.
Worried about getting there? Our travel and transport support means distance is never the reason you miss out.
Good to know
Community participation questions
Honest answers to the things people ask most. If your question is not here, just ask.
Let's plan your next outing
Tell us what you enjoy and we will help you get there, at your pace and with no pressure.
Make an enquiryIt is support to help you get out, connect and take part in the life of your community. That can mean social outings, hobbies, community groups, local events, volunteering or simply spending time with other people. Many NDIS plans include funding for social and community participation, and we support self-managed and plan-managed participants.
Whatever matters to you. That might be a coffee catch-up, a class or club, the library, a footy match, a gallery, a market, a place of worship, a community garden or a volunteering role. If you are still working out what you would enjoy, we can try a few things together and see what feels right.
Yes. This is your time and your choice. You decide what you want to do, how often and at what pace. We are there to make it easier and safer, not to run the day for you. If you would rather ease in gently, that is completely fine.
Yes. Getting there is often the hardest part, so we can support you with travel and transport to and from your activities. See our travel and transport page, or tell us where you would like to go and we will help you plan it.
We are based near Ballarat and support people across Ballarat and surrounding areas in regional Victoria, including suburbs such as Wendouree, Sebastopol, Delacombe and Alfredton. Contact us to check your area.