Participate Community

Feeling connected to your community improves confidence, wellbeing, and quality of life. Participate Community is an NDIS support that helps participants take part in social and community activities — so you can build relationships, enjoy new experiences, and live a more active, fulfilling life.

At Empower Independence Care, we support you to get out and about safely, engage in meaningful activities, and build independence in the community — at your pace and based on what you enjoy.

Who it’s for

This support may be right for you if you are an NDIS participant and you:

• Want to be more social and involved in your local community

• Feel isolated and want help building friendships and connection

• Need support to attend community events, hobbies, or activities

• Want to build confidence going out in public spaces

• Need assistance with routines and planning community outings

• Want support to improve social skills and everyday confidence

How we help

Supports are tailored to your goals and interests and may include:

• Support to attend social outings, events, and community programs

• Visiting parks, libraries, cafés, shopping centres, or local activities

• Support to join groups, clubs, or hobby-based activities

• Coaching to build confidence with communication and social interaction

• Support to plan outings (timing, transport, preparation and routine)

• Encouragement and gradual skill-building to increase independence

We focus on meaningful participation — not just “going out.” The goal is to build confidence, routine, and connection.

What you get

With Empower Independence Care, you can expect:

• More confidence in the community through steady support

• Choice and control — activities that match your interests

• Improved social connection and meaningful engagement

• Flexible supports that fit your routine and goals

• Respectful, reliable staff who support you with dignity and care

Funding & availability

Participate Community supports are typically funded through NDIS Core Supports and/or relevant supports depending on your plan goals.

We support self-managed and plan-managed participants (and can discuss NDIA-managed options). Availability depends on your suburb in Sydney and preferred activity times.

Your pathway

1. Enquiry – Tell us your suburb and what you want to do more of in the community.

2. Consultation – We learn your interests, goals, and comfort level.

3. Activity planning – We create an activity plan that fits your routine.

4. Start participation – Supports begin with safe, confident steps.

5. Review & grow – We track progress and increase independence over time.

FAQs

1) What does “Participate Community” mean under the NDIS?
It means support to take part in community and social activities, build confidence, and stay connected with others and local services.

2) Do I choose the activities?
Yes. Your interests and goals guide the activities — you stay in control.

3) Can this help with social skills and confidence?
Yes. We can support communication, confidence in public spaces, and social interaction step-by-step.

4) Is transport included?
Transport support may be included depending on your plan and service agreement. We can discuss options during onboarding.

5) Can I do 1:1 support or group activities?
Yes. Participate Community is often 1:1, and we can also support you to attend group activities depending on your goals.

6) How do I know if my plan covers this service?
If your plan includes community participation goals and Core Supports, you may be eligible. We can guide you on what to check.

7) How do I get started?
Contact us with your suburb, plan management type, and your community goals — and we’ll arrange a consultation.