Individualised support to take part in social, recreational and community activities that matter to you.
Participation on your terms
Your goals might include trying a new activity, reconnecting with your community, practising travel skills or building social confidence. We plan activities with you and review what is working.
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Contact our team or make a referral.
Community support is at the heart of what we do
Community support and participation is Access4All’s primary service focus. Our current experience is grounded in supporting participants to get out, stay connected, build confidence and take part in everyday community life. Support is individual, not a fixed program, and begins with what the participant wants to achieve.
Take part in community life in ways that matter to you
Your goals may involve reconnecting with an interest, joining a group, visiting local places, learning a transport route, attending appointments, shopping, exercising, volunteering, taking part in cultural activities or becoming more confident outside home.
Community support may include
- One-to-one assistance to attend social and recreational activities.
- Support to plan outings, appointments and community routines.
- Building confidence communicating and making choices in public settings.
- Practising transport, shopping and other everyday community skills.
- Exploring hobbies, groups and activities connected to personal goals.
- Support to maintain relationships and reduce social isolation.
- Reviewing activities so support continues to be meaningful.
A participant-led approach
You choose goals and activities that are meaningful to you. We plan practical steps, timing, transport and support expectations together. Our aim is to build confidence and independence, not take over tasks the participant wants to learn or direct.
Belonging, culture and inclusion
We respect the communities, relationships and cultural connections that matter to each participant. Support can consider culturally significant activities, family involvement, preferred community settings, language needs and the participant’s own understanding of belonging.
Looking for a community support worker?
Tell us the participant’s suburb, interests, goals and preferred schedule. We will explain current capacity and the matching process.
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Support that respects the whole person
Access4All welcomes participants of all ages, cultures, faiths, identities and backgrounds. We support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants and acknowledge the importance of culture, family, Country and community. We also welcome people from migrant and refugee communities, including Iranian and Afghan participants. Tell us about language, cultural, gender, family or communication preferences that will help support feel safe and respectful.
Before support begins
We listen to what matters to you, confirm the service is appropriate, discuss availability and agree on responsibilities, boundaries, communication and costs. You remain involved in decisions and can provide feedback at any time.
Perth metropolitan availability
We accept enquiries from across the Perth metropolitan area. Our strongest local client communities include Cockburn, Spearwood, Kelmscott, Bertram and Baldivis, with additional support across surrounding Perth suburbs subject to capacity.
Community access and social participation across Perth
Community support may include help to attend appointments, shop for groceries, visit a café, go swimming, attend netball, enjoy fishing, use a public park or explore another activity chosen by the participant. Support should connect with individual goals and build confidence, choice and participation.
Planning a safe and meaningful outing
Before an activity, we can discuss timing, transport, accessibility, communication, personal expenses, support-worker costs and what the participant wants to achieve. The final arrangement depends on the NDIS plan, service agreement and current worker availability.
Frequently asked questions
What activities can community participation include?
Activities are based on your goals and may include social groups, recreation, appointments, local events, travel practice or building confidence in community settings.
Do I choose the activities?
Yes. Activities are planned with you and should be meaningful, safe and consistent with the support funded in your plan.
Can community support include swimming, sport or a café visit?
It may include swimming, sporting activities, parks, cafés, shopping or local events when chosen by the participant and consistent with goals, funding and the service agreement.
Does the NDIS pay activity entry fees or meals?
Funding arrangements vary and activity costs are not automatically included. Confirm support-worker time, transport and personal activity expenses before an outing.
Can support be one-to-one?
Support arrangements depend on your goals, plan, risk considerations and service availability. We confirm the format before support begins.