Meeting NDIS Social and Community Participation Goals During Lockdown

There have been some practical barriers for people with disabilities, in addition to the isolation and mental health impacts that some have experienced. The most crucial is how they can get the most out of their core NDIS support for ‘Assistance with Social and Community Participation’ if they’ve not been able to leave their house. In 2020, a plan was designed to ensure that NDIS participants could try to meet their social and community participation goals in Sydney despite the COVID-19 limits.

Aside from the limitations of COVID-19, the plan now gives participants more control over how they study, interact, socialise, develop skills, and also have fun. It’s perfect for people who live remotely or who may find getting out of the house challenging due to reasons such as mobility issues, in addition to maintaining social and learning opportunities in times of lockdown and limitations.

A variety of activities

Participants in the NDIS engage in a variety of online courses based on their goals, such as reading and numeracy skills, interaction, financial skills, photography skills, music exploration, and more. Participants are given access to a wide range of resources that may be accessed from their homes using cellphones, iPads, and Chromecast-enabled screens.

Fun friendly and qualified support staff

The NDIS online courses are managed by a team of motivated, friendly, and knowledgeable support staff. They take a person-centred strategy and are committed to providing innovative and stimulating programs and services that improve life skills while also encouraging choice, inclusion, freedom, and well-being. With NDIS social and community participation in Sydney, you can engage with experts who help you in getting the most out of the course by improving your engagement and understanding of the activities.

Supporting people with disability during lockdown

During the Covid-19 lockdowns, this service helped many participants to adopt a new routine, which allowed them to cope during a stressful time. This NDIS plan is based on the successful Community Hub model to ensure a safe and supported online environment to address the needs and interests of disabled people.

How the NDIS plan helps individuals get out into the community and engage in social activities?

• Assistance with daily living — Flexible disability support suited to your particular needs and goals. Support can be offered at home, in the community, at work or school, for health or recreation.
• Recreation — Arts, adventure, fitness, culture, events, vacations, leisure, and camps.
• Community hubs and supports — Participants learn skills, make friends, and get out in their local area via centre-based support.

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Author’s Bio — The author owns a company that provides NDIS social and community participation service in Sydney, and is an avid blogger.