NDIS participant accessing the community with NAA support

Social & Community Access

Community Participation

Nurse Aid Australia supports NDIS participants to access their community — through individual outings, social activities, skill development, and structured programs. For participants with complex or forensic backgrounds, community access is supported through comprehensive risk management and experienced staffing.

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What We Support

Community activities and participation

Community participation at NAA is tailored to each participant's interests and goals — from everyday errands and social connection to employment preparation and cultural activities.

Shopping & errands

Supported access to shops, markets, and everyday errands as part of independent living.

Recreation & leisure

Sporting activities, hobbies, parks, and recreational facilities chosen by the participant.

Social connection

Building and maintaining social relationships through community events, groups, and activities.

Educational activities

Support to access courses, workshops, libraries, and other learning opportunities.

Employment-related activities

Support with employment preparation, work experience, and maintaining employment.

Health & appointments

Transport and support to attend medical, allied health, and community appointments.

Cultural activities

Access to cultural events, community organisations, and activities meaningful to the participant.

Skill building

Structured activities that build independence and confidence in navigating the community.

Our Approach

Community participation for participants with complex needs

Community participation at Nurse Aid Australia is tailored to each participant's interests, goals, and risk profile. Participants have genuine choice and control over how they spend their time — with supports that can be participant-directed, structured, or a combination of both. For participants with forensic or high-risk backgrounds, community access is supported through comprehensive risk management processes.

  • Participant-directed, structured, or combined approach — based on individual goals
  • Support workers transport participants using approved vehicles
  • Public transport used where it aligns with participant goals and independence
  • Behaviour Support Plans and risk assessments in place for complex presentations
  • Additional staffing ratios — including 2:1 support — implemented where required
  • Guidance from Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners for high-risk participants
Participant accessing community activities

Funding

How community participation is funded

Community participation is generally funded separately from SIL through a participant's NDIS plan, under the Core Supports budget — Assistance with Social and Community Participation. This is a separate funding line from Supported Independent Living.

If you are a coordinator and need clarity on how community participation funding applies to a specific participant, contact us and we will talk it through.

From A Service Coordinator

From my experience, their carers show genuine compassion and go above and beyond to understand each participant's individual needs. The team is highly professional — clear communication, strong data collection, and thorough attention to detail. I would highly recommend NAA as a SIL and care provider.

JP
Julie Pike
Behaviour Practitioner

Frequently Asked

Questions about community participation

Yes. Community participation is generally funded separately from SIL through the participant's NDIS plan under the Core Supports budget — Assistance with Social and Community Participation. Contact us if you need clarity on how this applies to a specific participant.
Community access for forensic and high-risk participants is supported through comprehensive risk management — including Behaviour Support Plans, risk assessments, risk management plans, and guidance from Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners. Additional staffing ratios including 2:1 support may be implemented where required.
Yes. Participants have genuine choice and control over how they spend their community participation time. Supports can be participant-directed, structured, or a combination of both — depending on the participant's goals, preferences, and clinical needs.
Most commonly, support workers transport participants using approved vehicles. Public transport may also be used where it aligns with participant goals, promotes independence, or is the participant's preferred option.
Yes. Community participation can be delivered as part of a SIL arrangement or as a standalone support. Funding for community participation sits separately in the participant's NDIS plan.
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For Coordinators

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