Community Access on the Central Coast
We support participants to get out into the community for social activities, appointments and local events. Transport and assistance are arranged to suit each person's own plan.
- Individuals & couples
- Approx. 50-minute sessions
- Central Coast, NSW
Getting Out and Staying Connected
Staying connected to the community can become harder without the right support, particularly for participants who need assistance with transport or accompaniment to activities. DMH Support Services provides community access on the Central Coast, supporting participants to get out for social activities, appointments and local events.
Support is arranged around each participant's interests and NDIS plan, rather than a fixed program everyone follows. This might mean a regular weekly outing, occasional support for specific events or something in between.
For participants wanting help with tasks closer to home as well, our in-home support page covers this separately. Call 0424 110 824 to talk through what community access might look like for you.
What Community Access Support Can Involve
Support is arranged following an individual assessment of a participant's interests and goals, and adjusted as those interests change over time. This can include:
Accompaniment to social activities, groups or events. Activities are chosen based on a participant's own interests.
Transport assistance, including wheelchair accessible transport. This helps participants get to and from appointments and activities.
Support attending appointments, such as medical or allied health visits. A support worker can accompany a participant throughout.
Support participating in group activities or programs. The level of involvement is set by the participant.
Setting up community access support starts with a conversation about the kinds of activities, appointments or events a participant would like support to attend. From there, a support arrangement is developed following an individual assessment of the participant's interests, NDIS plan and any specific access requirements, such as wheelchair accessible transport. Participants are asked to share relevant details from their plan so that support can be matched to approved funding categories.
A support worker is introduced ahead of the first outing, so participants know who to expect. Arrangements can be adjusted over time as a participant's interests or circumstances change.
Frequently asked questions
What is community access support?
Community access support helps participants get out into the community for activities such as social events, appointments or group programs. It's typically funded through a participant's NDIS plan.
Does community access support include transport?
Yes, transport is often included as part of community access support, including wheelchair accessible transport where required. This is arranged as part of a participant's individual support plan.
Can community access support be used for medical appointments?
Yes, community access support can include accompaniment to medical or allied health appointments. This depends on what's included in a participant's NDIS plan.
Arrange a session
Send a message and DMH Support Services will get back to you to arrange a first session.
Related services
- Disability Support
We provide disability support built around each person's own goals, from everyday tasks through to broader life planning. Our approach follows individual assessment rather than a standard package.
- In-Home & Daily Living Support
Our in-home and daily living support covers everyday tasks like meal preparation, household duties and personal care within a person's own home. Support is arranged around each person's routine and preferences.
- Independent Living Skills
Our independent living skills support helps participants build practical skills for day-to-day life, at a pace that suits them. Sessions focus on the specific skills each person wants to develop.