Individualised support to take part in social, recreational and community activities that matter to you.
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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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Availability and service fit
- Current capacity: enquiry required; availability depends on suburb, timing, activity, support needs and worker fit.
- Service area: metropolitan Perth, including southern Perth communities, subject to capacity.
- Days, hours and minimum engagement: discussed individually and confirmed before support starts.
- Plan management: provide the participant’s management type so claiming arrangements can be checked.
- Suitable for: participants working toward social, recreational, appointment, errand, travel-training or everyday community-access goals.
- May not be suitable for: unapproved activities, emergency response, clinical treatment, activities outside worker capability or supports unrelated to the participant’s agreed goals.
How community-support matching works
We consider the participant’s interests, communication style, culture, accessibility requirements, preferred schedule and the activity involved. Matching remains subject to worker skills and availability. Activities, transport arrangements, costs, boundaries and safety requirements are agreed before the first outing.
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Common barriers we can discuss
A participant may want community support because unfamiliar places feel overwhelming, transport routines are difficult, previous activities did not reflect their interests, or communication and cultural preferences were not understood. Support can be planned around meaningful goals such as learning a bus or train route, shopping for chosen food, attending appointments, building confidence in public settings or taking part in a preferred activity.
The participant remains involved in choosing the activity, pace, worker match and level of assistance. Accessibility, sensory, communication, language and safety requirements are discussed before support begins.
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Community support built around interests and everyday goals
Community participation does not need to mean a large group or an unfamiliar event. It can begin with one trusted worker, a predictable plan and an activity the participant genuinely enjoys. Examples include fishing, swimming, attending netball or another sport, visiting a public park, going to a coffee shop, buying groceries, using local facilities or practising travel to a familiar destination.
Illustrative community-support stories
A teenager who enjoys sport
A teenager may want to attend a netball game or go swimming but need help with transport, planning, communication or managing a busy environment. Support can be paced around the teenager’s preferences and safety, with appropriate family involvement.
A young adult building confidence
An adult participant may want to do their own groceries and spend more time in the community. A worker can provide the agreed level of prompting or practical assistance while allowing the participant to make decisions and complete as much as possible independently.
These examples are illustrative and are not testimonials or guaranteed service outcomes.
Community participation FAQs
What is NDIS community participation support?
It is support that can help an eligible participant take part in social, recreational and community activities connected to their goals and funded supports.
Can the participant choose the activity?
Participant choice is central. Activities must also be appropriate, safe, agreed and consistent with the participant’s plan and service arrangement.
Can support be one-to-one?
One-to-one support may be available where suitable and funded. We confirm the requested ratio and staffing capacity during intake.
Can you support teenagers?
We consider support for teenagers based on their needs, goals, safeguarding requirements, consent arrangements and our capacity to provide an appropriate worker.
Can a worker assist at a café or supermarket?
Yes, where community access, shopping or social participation relates to agreed goals and supports.
Do you provide weekend community support?
Weekend availability varies. Different NDIS rates may apply depending on the day and time, and we discuss this before services begin.
Which local areas do you cover?
We support participants across metropolitan Perth, particularly Cockburn, Spearwood, Kardinya, Bertram, Baldivis, Rockingham, Kelmscott and Gosnells, subject to capacity.
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Not sure whether this support is the right fit?
Arrange a free, no-obligation conversation about the participant’s goals, location, preferred schedule and support needs. We will explain the service and check current capacity and suitability. This is not an NDIS eligibility assessment, funding decision or guarantee of service.
Real community moments
Support that connects with everyday life
Community support can include ordinary, meaningful activities chosen with the participant, from shopping and appointments to recreation and social events. See photographs and video reflections shared with permission.
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.
Assistance with social and community participation
Assistance with social and community participation can help an eligible participant take part in chosen everyday activities, develop confidence and practise skills in real community settings. The activity should be participant-led and connected to the person’s goals, preferences, funded supports and service agreement.
What community participation may look like
Depending on individual needs, agreed support may include shopping, appointments, swimming, netball or other sport, a local park, a café, community events, public transport practice or maintaining valued social connections. Support is planned around the participant rather than using one standard activity program.
Information that helps us check suitability
Tell us the suburb, preferred days and times, activity goals, transport arrangements, communication preferences, relevant accessibility needs and what a successful outing would look like. We then discuss worker capability, current capacity, risks, costs and the agreed scope before confirming service.
Community support shaped around the participant
Community participation can look different for every person. It may include attending sport, swimming, visiting a park or cafe, shopping for groceries, going to appointments, practising travel routines or building confidence in familiar local places. Support is planned with the participant and must align with their goals, preferences and funded supports.
- Support for children, teenagers and adults, including young adults aged 18 to 35.
- Consideration of autism, ADHD, psychosocial disability, mental health-related needs and other disabilities without assuming that a diagnosis determines eligibility or funding.
- Local support across Perth, with a strong focus on Cockburn, Spearwood, Bertram, Gosnells, Baldivis and Rockingham.