PACE: 04: Social Community and Civic Participation
MyPlace: 04: Social Community and Civic Participation
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0125: Participation in Community, Social and Civic Activities
6: Social and Community Participation
1: Core
Where a support item does not have a price limit then the provider and participant should agree on the reasonable price for the support. If necessary, they should also agree on the billing schedule for the support. In the NDIS Support Catalogue marked under empty type.
This Core Support item, 04_210_0125_6_1 Community Social And Recreational Activities, is classified under the NDIS Support Category of Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation.
Purpose of the Support The primary function of this support is to facilitate a participant's ability to independently engage in a wide range of community, social, and recreational activities. This engagement is considered vital for personal development, independence, and overall well-being.
The item is specifically designed to allow providers to claim reimbursement for the costs of participation where those costs may exceed an affordable level for the participant. By providing this financial support, the line item actively works to mitigate the risk of social isolation for NDIS participants.
What Can Be Funded The funding is used to recover the costs directly related to the participant's attendance at the community, social, and recreational activities. Examples of costs that may be covered include:
Camps and vacation care.
Outside school hours' care.
Course fees.
Membership fees for clubs or groups.
Outcomes Regular participation in these activities helps participants to achieve their NDIS goals related to community involvement, leading to outcomes such as:
Improved social skills and broader community networks.
A stronger sense of community belonging.
Enhanced self-esteem and increased independence.
The opportunity to develop new hobbies and skills.
This support item is claimed per Each instance of participation and must be related to the participant's disability support needs as outlined in their NDIS plan.
Limited access line item. NDIS is not funding following: - The basic cost of the activities that everyone would be expected to pay for like entry fees, registration and membership fees. - Standard equipment you need to take part in a social or recreation activity. Participation in activities at professional and/or elite level. - Support for a young child to attend or participate in social or recreation activities where parents would normally be expected to stay and support their child.
Some activities can be delivered without the participant percent
Some providers can charge participants for the time it takes them to travel and deliver support