09_008_0116_6_3
Innovative Community Participation

Line Item Description

NDIS Support Item 09_008_0116_6_3, officially named Innovative Community Participation (Registration Group 0116), falls under the Capacity Building support category, specifically Increased Social and Community Participation.

This support is designed to empower NDIS participants to become active, engaged, and valued members of their local community. It facilitates access to new, innovative, and non-traditional community offerings that promote social inclusion and go beyond standard models of disability support. The core goal is to enable providers, including mainstream services, to offer creative and flexible supports tailored to the participant's individual goals and interests.

Key Areas of Support and Activities:

Innovative Community Participation focuses on a capacity-building approach, helping participants develop skills to actively engage in their community, build confidence, and foster meaningful connections. Support may include:

Skill Development: Building essential life skills, adaptive social competency, emotional awareness, and self-regulation to increase independence.

Community & Social Engagement: Participation in group activities, community events, local clubs, recreational programs, and social outings.

Creative Pursuits: Engaging in activities like art workshops, music lessons, cooking classes, or adaptive sports programs.

Employment Pathways: Preparation and support to access training and employment opportunities, including entrepreneurial initiatives.

Expected Participant Outcomes:

By engaging in these supports, participants can achieve significant personal growth and greater independence. Outcomes include:

Enhanced Independence and Self-Reliance.

Increased Confidence and Self-Worth.

Broader Social Networks and reduced social isolation.

Improved Holistic Well-being through active community contribution.

Expanded Opportunities for employment, further education, and overall community involvement.

The support is delivered in a way that builds the participant's capacity to navigate programs and seek assistance within the community context, with the aim of successfully transitioning away from the need for ongoing formalised support.