NDIS Community Participation Services in Perth
Support to get out, connect, and take part in the activities, groups, and experiences that make life meaningful — on your terms.
Why Choose Enable Horizon for Community Participation?
- Support tailored to your interests and NDIS goals
- 1:1 individual support or group activities — your choice
- Consistent support workers who get to know you
- Help finding, trying, and sticking with activities you enjoy
- Transport to and from activities arranged when needed
- Clear communication with families and coordinators throughout
Staying Home Isn’t Living
Watching the week go by from inside four walls. Hearing about things others are doing and knowing you could be part of it too — if only getting there, or feeling comfortable, wasn’t so hard.
Isolation is one of the most common and most damaging experiences for people living with disability. It affects mental health, confidence, physical wellbeing, and the sense that life has meaning and momentum.
NDIS Community Participation support exists to change that. At Enable Horizon, we help Perth participants get out, connect, and genuinely take part — in activities they choose, at a pace that works for them, with a support worker they trust beside them.
What Is NDIS Community Participation?
Social and Community Participation is an NDIS-funded support under Core Supports (Category 04) that helps participants engage in social, recreational, and community activities outside the home.
The funding does not pay for the activity itself — it pays for the support worker’s time and assistance that makes participation possible. This includes helping you get there, supporting you while you are there, and helping you get home.
It can be used for:
- Individual (1:1) support — a dedicated support worker accompanies you to activities of your choice
- Group support — joining structured group programs with other participants and a shared support worker
Many participants use a combination of both depending on the activity and their comfort level.
NDIS support item numbers and pricing arrangements are updated periodically. We recommend confirming the relevant line items with your support coordinator or the latest NDIS Pricing Arrangements guide.
What Kind of Activities Can I Do?
The short answer: almost anything that connects you to your community and aligns with your NDIS goals. Here are some examples:
Social & Recreational
- Joining a sports team, swimming group, or fitness class
- Arts, crafts, music, or drama programs
- Movie outings, dining out, or visiting local attractions
- Library visits, reading groups, or hobby clubs
Community & Civic
- Volunteering with a local organisation
- Attending community events, markets, or festivals
- Joining cultural, religious, or cultural heritage groups
- Connecting with peer support networks
Learning & Development
- Attending workshops, short courses, or skill-building programs
- Exploring vocational interests before entering employment
- Building social skills through regular group interaction
- Trying new activities to discover what you enjoy
How It Works
- Step 1 — Tell Us What You’re Interested In We start with a conversation about what you enjoy, what you would like to try, and what your NDIS goals say. There is no fixed list. If it connects you to your community and fits your plan, we work to make it happen.
- Step 2 — We Match You With the Right Support Worker We aim to match you with a support worker who fits your personality, communication style, and interests — not just whoever is available. Familiarity matters, and we know it.
- Step 3 — We Support You to Participate Your support worker accompanies you to activities, assists you while you are there, and helps you build confidence over time. They are there to support — not to take over.
- Step 4 — We Review and Adjust As your confidence, interests, or goals change, your support changes with them. We keep your support coordinator and family informed throughout.
Individual vs Group Support — Which Is Right for You?
- Individual (1:1) Support Best for participants who prefer one-on-one attention, are trying something new, have higher support needs, or want to pursue a specific activity not available in a group setting. Your support worker is entirely focused on you.
- Group / Centre Activities Best for participants who enjoy social connection, want to meet others, or benefit from a structured program. Group support is also more cost-effective, meaning your NDIS funding goes further. Enable Horizon can connect you to suitable group programs in your area.
Not sure which suits you? We can talk it through — many participants start 1:1 and gradually move toward group activities as their confidence grows.
Am I Eligible?
You may be eligible for NDIS Social and Community Participation support if:
- You have an active NDIS plan with funding under Core Supports or Capacity Building
- Your disability affects your ability to participate in social or community activities independently
- Participation in community activities is connected to a goal in your plan
- You require a support worker to assist you to access, participate in, or travel to activities
Not sure what is in your plan? Call us on 0478 187 844 — we will help you work through it.
Areas We Serve
We currently provide NDIS Community Participation support across:
- Armadale
- Gosnells
- Canning Vale
- Thornlie
- Kelmscott
- Byford
- Perth Metro Area and surrounding suburbs
Actively expanding across WA. Contact us if your area is not listed.
What Our Participants Say
I had not left the house much for over a year before Enable Horizon got involved. My support worker helped me join a local art group. It sounds small, but it changed everything — I now look forward to going out every week.
— Participant, Gosnells
Why Participants Choose Enable Horizon for Community Participation
- It starts with what you want — we build support around your interests and goals, not a fixed program menu
- Consistent workers — the same support worker as often as possible, because familiarity changes everything
- No pressure, no rush — we go at your pace, whether that means trying one new thing or building a full weekly schedule
- More than a chaperone — our workers actively support you to engage, not just stand nearby
- Connecting you to your community — we help you find groups, programs, and activities you might not have known about
- Goal-aligned — every activity connects back to your NDIS goals so your plan works harder for you
For Support Coordinators
Enable Horizon welcomes referrals from support coordinators looking for reliable, participant-centred Community Participation support across Perth.
Have a participant who needs community access support? Call 0478 187 844 or submit a referral today.
When you refer to us, you can expect:
- Matched support workers suited to the participant’s personality and interests
- Goal-aligned activities that support plan review outcomes
- Reliable attendance and prompt communication if anything changes
- Clear progress updates to assist with reporting and plan reviews
- Flexible scheduling as participant goals or capacity evolves
- Fast referral turnaround so participants are not left waiting
Frequently Asked Questions
The funding covers your support worker’s time — not the cost of the activity (like an entry fee or class cost). Some participants use their Core Supports budget for worker time and pay activity costs separately, or access subsidised community programs. We can help you understand what applies to your plan.
You choose. We support you to participate in activities that align with your interests and your NDIS goals. We can also help you discover options if you are not sure where to start.
Yes. Many participants use transport support to get to activities and community participation support while they are there. These can be coordinated together as part of your overall support plan.
Contact us directly. Call 0478 187 844 or email info@enablehorizoncare.com.au and we will talk through your plan, your interests, and what is possible. No coordinator needed to make the first call.
Ready to Get Out and Connect?
Community is not a luxury — it is part of a full life. Whether you want to try something new, reconnect with people, or simply get out of the house more regularly, Enable Horizon is here to make it happen.
