Being part of your community is about more than getting out of the house. It is about friendships, confidence, learning new things and feeling that you belong. NDIS community participation supports can help you do the things you enjoy in Orange, NSW.
What is NDIS community participation?
Community participation support (often called “Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation”) helps you take part in social, recreational, cultural, learning and work-related activities. It can be one-to-one support or as part of a group program.
Ideas for getting out and about in Orange
- Parks and gardens – walks and picnics at Cook Park, Robertson Park or the Orange Botanic Gardens.
- Nature – a day out at Lake Canobolas or Mount Canobolas.
- Arts and culture – exhibitions at the Orange Regional Gallery and Orange Regional Museum.
- Learning – borrowing books, joining activities or using computers at the Orange City Library.
- Fitness – swimming or exercise sessions at the Orange Aquatic Centre or a local gym.
- Food and markets – local cafes, markets and food events, and practising shopping and money skills along the way.
- Volunteering and work – building skills and confidence towards paid work.
Check opening times and accessibility before you go – your support worker can help you plan.
Building skills along the way
Community participation is a great way to build everyday skills, such as using public transport, managing money and communicating with new people. Related supports include life skills development, travel and transport support and innovative community participation.
How to get started
Talk to your support coordinator or plan manager about the community participation funding in your plan, then tell your provider what you would like to try. A good provider will plan activities around your interests and goals. Learn more about community participation with Epitome Care in Orange.
Talk to Epitome Care in Orange
Epitome Care is a registered NDIS provider based in Orange, NSW. Call 0402 294 260, email info@epitomecare.com.au or make a referral online.