Everything You Need to Know About Community Access

Community participation activity ideas in Adelaide

The best community access activities are the ones you would choose anyway. Our participants regularly use their funding for gym sessions, swimming, art and music classes, footy and soccer games, fishing trips, beach walks at Henley Beach or Christies Beach, library programs, markets, volunteering and social groups. Time outdoors and with animals is popular too, from walking trails at Morialta near Rostrevor to open spaces across the Adelaide Hills.

How community access is funded

Community access usually comes from the Core Supports budget in your NDIS plan, under Assistance with Social and Community Participation. Funding covers a support worker's time with you, and rates change by time of day and day of week under the NDIS Pricing Arrangements. Our quote builder shows you the current South Australian price limits for the hours you have in mind.

Day programs versus one-on-one support

Day centres run group programs on a set timetable, which suits some people well. Vana Care focuses on one-on-one community access, where the day is built around you and your support worker is matched to your interests. Many participants combine both, a group program some days and individual outings on others.

Transport and getting around

Your support worker can travel with you on public transport, drive you to and from activities, or meet you at the venue. We plan transport as part of every outing so the day runs smoothly, including accessible options where needed.

Getting started

Start with one regular outing a week. Pick something you already enjoy, or something you have always wanted to try. After a few weeks, most people add more. Read about how our community access service works, see what our clients say, or build a quote to get moving.