Community Support

Access Community Services & Social Activities

At Nurse4U, we believe that everyone should live their life as per their choice, irrespective of their physical or mental health condition. We provide the necessary support for all NDIS participants and clients who show interest towards Community Access & Social Activities. Our community nursing care NDIS team go beyond their line of duty to ensure our community access NDIS support service helps you achieve your goals and dreams.

What is Community Services & Social Activities?

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Community Services and Social Activities refers to programmes and supports provided under the NDIS to assist individuals with disabilities. These services are important for the participants as they provide a host of benefits including:

• Feeling a sense of belonging
• Increased community engagement
• Personal development

How Do I Access The NDIS Social and Community Participation Service?

The NDIS assistance with social and community participation is a funded support category in the Core Supports section of your NDIS plan.

To access NDIS assistance with social and community participation services, you need to first follow these steps:

1. Establishing Your Plan

In your first meeting, your NDIS planner or support coordinator will discuss your goals and social and community participation needs. They will assess your eligibility and include this support category in your plan.

2. Core Supports Funding

Once your plan is approved, it will outline the funding allocated for your social and community participation supports under the Core Supports section. The funding amount will depend on your individual needs and goals.

3. Choose Your Provider

With your allocated funding, you can choose a registered NDIS service provider, such as Nurse4U, who offers NDIS assistance with social and community participation.

4. Service Agreement

Once you have selected a service provider, they will work with you to develop a service agreement. This agreement outlines the specific supports, activities, and goals you will work on together and any associated costs or fees.

5. Service Delivery

Once the service agreement is in place, you can access the NDIS assistance with social and community participation services provided by your chosen service provider.

Which Social and Community Participation Services Can I Choose?

Once you’ve been accepted into the NDIS and have funding allocated for social and community participation, you can choose from a variety of services.

These services are based on your goals and preferences. Some common types of NDIS social and community participation services include:

Social and Recreational Activities

NDIS Community Participation Activities include:

• Community Events
• Sports & Leisure Activities
• Art or Music Classes
• Excursions
• Social Clubs

Confidence Building Programmes

These programs focus on developing your skills and increasing your  knowledge, giving you  the confidence to actively participate in your community. These programmes help to boost self-esteem so you can gain employment-related skills or explore educational opportunities.

Programmes Include:

• Coaching
• Workshops
• Mentoring
• Workshop

Skill Development

These NDIS Social and Community Participation programmes assist you to gain more independence while enjoying learning new skills.

Programmes Include:

• Communication
• Cooking
• Personal Care
• Travel training
• Problem solving

When discussing your plan and goals with your NDIS planner or support coordinator, they can provide more information about your social and community participation NDIS,

and help you explore the options to suit your needs best.

Social Activities at Nurse4U

Our team tailors community access NDIS programs for all participants to encourage independence and personal enjoyment. We make sure that every participant has the opportunity to take part in local community activities they enjoy. The activities and community access support services for NDIS participants we offer include:

• Social clubs
• After-school and holiday programs (for all age groups)
• Play programs for kids
• Cooking programs
• Management of household tasks
• Personal care
• Health care services for patients
• Developing social skills and relationships
• Attending appointments and shopping
• Money management and bill payment awareness
• Employment skill training
• Fitness training programs at the gym
• Swimming exercise
• Cultural and diversity programs
• Photography and other similar activities

You can enjoy these Community Access & Social Activities as part of a group or individually. In both cases, our representative will be there to guide you through the process and offer assistance with social and community participation.

Some people take part in these activities to build up their employment skills, while others may be looking for a community access service in Melbourne to take on as a hobby. The choice is yours! You can also rest assured our south west community care access centre is always here to provide you with a wide range of services, ranging from NDIS travel support in Melbourne to in-house dementia care, aged and disability home care support, access community housing and community access transport services in Melbourne.

The Benefits of Community Access & Social Activities

Studies have shown that increased social and community participation can be very beneficial for you or your loved one. The positive outcomes of these activities include:

• Develop friendships and peer networks
• Gain knowledge of the community and the opportunities it presents
• Develop new interest and skills
• Get a sense of belonging and enhanced self-esteem and confidence
• Participate in employment and education
• Enjoy independent living

You can enjoy these programs if you are an NDIS participant or through an individual funding package.

Reasons to Choose Nurse4U

At Nurse4U, we are your trusted NDIS provider. Our compassionate team of experienced and accredited social workers is committed to your safety, well-being, and motivation. We believe that having reliable and caring professionals by your side during difficult times can greatly boost your confidence. We are here to support you in reaching your goals and unlocking your full potential, always putting you in control of your journey.

Nurse4U has an experienced team of professionals who can help participants enjoy an independent life. Here’s why we’re one of the leading disability service providers in Melbourne:

• We provide NDIS community access for children and adults
• We have dedicated staff for all services
• We offer 24 hour services
• We’re a 100% Australian based company
• We offer a wide range of services under one roof
• Our staff is made up of specially trained professionals

If you’d like to learn more about our services that can help you access community care and activities, or information on community nursing Melbourne call us today on (03) 8714 5816. You can also send an email to in**@Nu*****.au to find out more about our community activities and community access for disabilities.