Group / Centre-Based
Activities

Meaningful group activities can boost confidence, social connection, communication skills, and overall wellbeing. Group/Centre Activities is an NDIS support that helps participants join structured group programs in a safe, supportive environment — encouraging inclusion, learning, and fun.

At Empower Independence Care, our group and centre-based supports are designed to help you connect with others, build skills, and enjoy activities that match your interests and goals — at your pace.

Who it’s for

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

• Want to make friends and build social connection

• Enjoy structured group activities and routines

• Want to improve communication and social confidence

• Would like to try learning, hobby, or wellbeing-based programs

• Prefer a supportive environment with guidance and encouragement

• Want to build independence through group participation

How we help

We support participants to engage in group settings in a way that feels safe and comfortable. Depending on your goals, supports may include:

• Assistance attending group or centre activities

• Support to participate confidently and communicate in a group setting

• Encouragement and coaching with social interaction and teamwork

• Support to build routine, responsibility, and independence through participation

• Helping participants choose activities aligned with their interests

• Working with families/support coordinators (with consent) to align goals

What you get

With Empower Independence Care, you can expect:

• A supportive environment that encourages inclusion and confidence

• Skill-building through real participation (social skills, communication, routine)

• Activities aligned to your interests and personal goals

• Respect and choice — your comfort matters

• A team focused on wellbeing and meaningful engagement

Funding & availability

Group/Centre Activities are commonly funded through NDIS Core Supports and/or relevant categories 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, program schedules, and group capacity.

Your pathway

1. Enquiry – Tell us your suburb and what type of group activities you’re interested in.

2. Consultation – We learn your preferences, goals, and support needs.

3. Activity matching – We suggest suitable group/centre options aligned to your goals.

4. Start participation – We support you to attend and engage confidently.

5. Review & progress – We track outcomes and adjust activities over time.

FAQs

1) What are Group/Centre Activities under the NDIS?
They’re structured activities in a group or centre setting that support social connection, learning, and participation.

2) Do I have to be social and talk a lot?
Not at all. Participation can be gradual. We support you at a pace that feels comfortable.

3) What types of activities can be included?
Activities may include social groups, hobby-based programs, learning activities, wellbeing programs, and community-based group outings — depending on your goals and available programs.

4) Can I choose which activities I join?
Yes. Your interests and goals guide the activities — you stay in control.

5) Can you support participants with different communication needs?
Yes. We provide respectful support and encourage inclusion for different abilities and communication styles.

6) How do I know if my plan covers Group/Centre Activities?
If you have Core Supports and goals related to community participation, social connection, or wellbeing, you may be eligible. We can guide you on what to look for.

7) How do I get started?
Contact us with your suburb, plan management type, and the kind of group activities you want — and we’ll arrange a consultation.