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Community Access

Safe, personalised after school support for young people, including homework help, routines, social connection, confidence-building and wellbeing support.

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What this support includes

  • Getting out into the community
  • Attending appointments and activities
  • Building social confidence
  • Trying new hobbies and interests
  • Support with goals and independence

Who it’s for

For young people who need extra support to feel confident, safe and included while accessing the community, trying new activities and building social connections.

For young people building confidence

How it works

  1. Share their interests, needs and goals
  2. We’ll create a support plan that feels right
  3. We’ll help them connect, explore and build confidence

What we focus on

Community
Access

Social
Connection

Confidence &
Independence

Trying New
Activities

Wellbeing &
Enjoyment

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We’ll call you within 2 business hours (Mon-Sun, 8 am-6 pm)

FAQs

  • Community access support helps young people get out into the community safely, build confidence, develop social skills and take part in activities that are meaningful to them.

  • This support is generally designed for young people aged 12-18 who need extra help to feel confident, safe and included in the community. If your child is younger, you’re still welcome to get in touch and we can talk through whether this support may be suitable.

  • Yes, it may be funded through the NDIS depending on the participant’s goals, plan and available funding. We can help families understand whether this support may suit their needs.

  • Activities may include local outings, parks, shopping centres, libraries, recreation, hobbies, social activities, appointments or other community-based activities that match the young person’s interests and goals.

  • Yes. Support can help young people practise everyday skills, communicate with others, feel more comfortable in public spaces and gradually build independence.

  • Yes. We take time to understand each young person’s interests, routines, comfort level, goals and support needs so the experience feels safe and familiar.

  • Yes. We work with parents and carers to understand what matters most, including safety, routines, preferences, risks and goals.

  • The first step is to contact us and tell us about the young person’s needs, goals and current supports. We can then discuss suitable options and help create a personalised support approach.