Social and Community Participation Funding in NDIS Plan

Posted by Madeline White on June 17th, 2023

We all know how significant social and community participation is in an NDIS program. Therefore, several people wonder how they can participate in the community. Who will fund this participation? Well, we are here to provide a guide on social and community participation in Pakenham. 

What is Social and Community Participation Funding?

Social and community participation funding is a budget under the NDIS Core support plan. You can use this money to increase your capacity to engage in social, recreational, and community activities. This participation or activities usually includes community-based activities, support and assistance to help patients participate in larger social groups. 

Some Examples of Social and Community Participation 

NDIS offers the following social and community participation in Doncaster -

• Recreational and sporting activities
• Visiting libraries
• Engaging in community events and functions
• Camping and other classes
• Volunteering 
• Developing new skills

Social and Community Participation Funding

Assistance with social and community participation is a funded support category ( category 4 ) easily found in your NDIS plan core category. This fund typically covers your involvement with society and if you wish to participate in activities. You can use the funds for community programs itself. 

The expenses of travelling to and taking part in activities are more likely to be covered by social and community participation money than the costs of the activities themselves. For instance, if you want to study woodworking, you might want to visit your neighbourhood community facility.

Here are some ways to use your social and community participation funds -

• You can use your funds to pay a service provider who will transfer you to and from the gathering/ activity. 
• Attend the social program with you. 
• Support while you are out and about with eating, using the loo, or other personal care needs.

These are some ways to use your social and community participation funds. NDIS aims to offer you the support and care needed during your life's most challenging and crucial time. With the sole intention of helping individuals, NDIS has made community participation a significant part of the plan.