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Innovative Community Participation Core & Capacity Building

Support that connects Innovative Community
Participation

Sunrise Life Care supports participants to join meaningful community and skill-building activities that strengthen confidence, connection, and independence.

Participant joining a supported community activity with Sunrise Life Care

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Participant feedback

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NDIS Community Participation

Community participation outcomes

Meaningful participation, real progress

Innovative Community Participation helps participants build confidence, social connection, and practical independence in daily life.

2,400+

participants supported through NDIS community participation and skill-building activities.

98%

reported stronger confidence in joining social and community activities.

150+

support staff helping participants access meaningful, inclusive community opportunities.

12,000+

hours delivered across interest-based activities, social inclusion, and participation goals.

Innovative Community Participation NDIS community participation Social and community support Skill-building activities Confidence and independence Goal-focused support Community inclusion Sunrise Life Care Innovative Community Participation NDIS community participation Social and community support Skill-building activities Confidence and independence Goal-focused support Community inclusion Sunrise Life Care
Service overview Core + Capacity Building

What is
Innovative Community Participation?

Innovative Community Participation helps participants engage in meaningful activities in the community while building confidence, skills, and social connection.

"Community participation should feel safe, meaningful, and tailored to your goals."

Support may include interest-based programs, social and community support, and guided participation that promotes independence and inclusion.

NDIS community participation Social inclusion Skill building Goal-focused support

Meaningful community engagement

Activities are chosen to match participant interests and encourage consistent participation.

Confidence-focused support

Participants receive encouragement and guided practice in real social settings.

Skills for independence

Support builds communication, planning, and participation skills over time.

Funded under eligible NDIS Core and Capacity Building budgets when aligned with your goals.

Plan or Self Managed

Who this supports

Who can use
this support?

Ideal for NDIS participants who want support to join community activities, build confidence, and stay connected.

Best fit

Participants building social confidence

A strong fit for participants who want guidance to join activities, meet new people, and grow confidence in community settings.

Social participation Confidence building Routine

Not sure if this service fits your goals? Sunrise Life Care can talk through your NDIS plan and participation goals with no pressure.

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Families & Carers

Families wanting structured options

Helpful for families who want safe, meaningful community activities with clear support and regular communication.

Goal transitions

Participants exploring new interests

Great for participants ready to try new programs, develop life skills, and increase social and community engagement.

What support can include

Innovative support
can include

Every plan is different. These are common examples of NDIS social and community support delivered to participant goals.

Interest-based community programs

Support to join classes, clubs, creative sessions, or local programs that match participant interests.

Goal-linked Participant choice

Small group activities

Supported participation in social groups to build comfort, communication, and connection.

Confidence-building outings

Guided community outings that help participants practice social confidence at their own pace.

Community access planning

Support with planning participation schedules, local programs, and meaningful activity pathways.

Communication and social skills

Practical support to develop conversation, confidence, and social participation skills.

Volunteer and hobby pathways

Guidance to explore hobbies, volunteering, and other meaningful community roles.

Every participation plan is personal

These are common inclusions. Sunrise tailors support to each participant's goals, interests, and NDIS plan.

Plan your activities
Real outcomes

Benefits that build independence

Innovative Community Participation helps participants feel more confident, included, and ready to engage in everyday community life.

Outcome focus

Participation support that grows confidence over time.

Each activity and routine is designed to build social confidence, practical skills, and stronger community inclusion.

Social confidence 87% more group comfort
Routine participation 82% steadier activity routine
Independence growth 85% more self-directed choices

What people notice

More confidence speaking up, more meaningful activities, and a stronger sense of belonging.

Confidence building

Participants feel more comfortable joining activities.

Regular supported participation helps reduce anxiety in new social and community settings.

Small steps matter Confidence grows with each successful experience.
Routine

Community participation becomes part of the week.

Structured scheduling helps participants maintain momentum and continue working toward goals.

Inclusion

Participants build stronger social connections.

Interest-based activities create opportunities to connect, communicate, and feel part of community life.

Family reassurance

Families see clear progress and consistent participation.

Reliable updates and goal tracking help families and coordinators stay informed and confident.

More connection. More confidence. More community inclusion.

Sunrise Life Care support worker planning community goals with a participant
Support worker accompanying a participant during a community activity
Participant and support worker reviewing weekly participation goals
Participant building social confidence in a supported group setting
Support worker and participant updating community participation plans
Current focus Goal-focused support

Activities are matched to each participant's goals, interests, and confidence level.

Matched support Activities and workers are matched to each participant.
Clear updates Families receive clear progress updates.
Why Sunrise

Our approach is warm, respectful, and goal-focused so community participation feels safe and meaningful.

Our approach

How Sunrise delivers Innovative Community Participation

We keep support person-centred, flexible, respectful, and clearly aligned to participant goals.

Participant-led Flexible activities Goal-focused
01

Goal and interest mapping

We start by understanding what the participant enjoys and what outcomes they want to achieve.

02

Activity matching

We match participants to activities and settings that suit confidence level, interests, and support needs.

03

Supported participation

Participants receive the right level of support to join activities safely and build social confidence.

04

Progress tracking

We monitor participation outcomes and provide useful updates to participants, families, and coordinators.

05

Flexible adjustments

As goals change, we refine activities and support so progress keeps moving in the right direction.

Simple process

How participation support works

A clear path from first conversation to consistent, goal-focused community participation support.

Participant journey

Each step builds confidence, inclusion, and practical skills in real community environments.

01 Start with goals

Discuss interests and goals

We identify what the participant wants to do in the community and what support will make participation easier.

Phone or in-person Family welcome
02 Build activity plan

Choose activities and supports

Together we set a practical participation plan with clear activities, schedule, and support level.

Goal aligned Clear schedule
03 Join and build confidence

Begin activities with guided support

Participants begin community activities with support that encourages confidence, safety, and participation skills.

Supported participation Skill coaching
04 Review and grow

Track progress and refine support

We review outcomes regularly and adjust activities so support remains relevant and goal-focused.

Ongoing reviews Flexible updates

Confidence and independence

Goals and community independence

Participation support should create progress participants can feel in social confidence, routine, and independence.

Future-focused support

Community participation should build toward a more self-directed life.

Support is designed to grow social confidence, practical participation skills, and stronger community connection over time.

Confidence Participants grow comfort in social settings.
Connection Regular participation strengthens inclusion.
Choice Participants lead decisions about activities.
NDIS community participation Skill-building activities Social inclusion Routine and structure Greater independence
Goal area 01

Build confidence in social settings

Participants are supported to engage with people, programs, and places that matter to them.

Momentum marker More comfort in community spaces
Goal area 02

Develop practical participation skills

Support focuses on communication, planning, travel confidence, and activity readiness.

Momentum marker More confidence each week
Goal area 03

Grow choice and self-direction

Participants are encouraged to choose activities, guide support delivery, and lead their own progress.

Momentum marker Support that follows participant goals

Real-life scenarios

Innovative Community Participation is about practical, real-life progress in confidence, social connection, and independence.

Support worker supporting a participant during a community activity First community step
Guided participation Weekly community program

From hesitant to regular participation

One participant began with short supported visits, then gradually joined full sessions and built confidence interacting with others.

Scenario gallery Two quick examples of skill-building community engagement.
Participant attending an interest-based activity with support
Confidence grows step by step
Skill-building activity Interest-based sessions

A weekly activity built social confidence

With consistent support, a participant moved from observing to actively engaging and connecting with peers.

Family confidence Clear progress updates

Carers saw steady confidence growth

Simple updates helped families understand progress without extra stress or uncertainty.

It can be funded when included in your NDIS plan and aligned with your goals. Sunrise can help clarify available funding options.

Core supports Capacity building Plan managed Self managed

Activities are selected around participant interests, goals, confidence level, and preferred social settings.

Person-centred Interest-led Goal-focused

Yes. Support can include a mix of one-to-one and group participation based on goals, confidence, and plan requirements.

Flexible delivery Guided participation Confidence first

Yes. Support can include planning and guided practice for safe travel to community activities where this aligns with goals.

Travel support Community access Goal aligned

We track participation consistency, confidence growth, and goal progress through regular reviews and practical updates.

Regular reviews Outcome tracking Clear updates

Still need help?

Want help choosing the right activities?

Reach out and Sunrise can help map goals, supports, and practical participation pathways.

Go to contact options
Warm, goal-focused community support
Ready to take the next step?

Build confidence through Innovative Community Participation.

If you are exploring NDIS community participation support for yourself or someone you support, Sunrise Life Care can help with clear next steps.

Response window Usually within 1 business day
Service area Brisbane and surrounds
Approach Respectful, flexible, participant-led
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