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NDIS Community Access

Social and Community Participation in Brisbane

Get out, get involved and build real connections. We support you to visit family and friends, join clubs and sports, learn new skills and enjoy your community with confidence.

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Registered NDIS provider · 9am to 5pm AEST, Monday to Friday

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At a glance

  • ✓Support workers matched to your interests
  • ✓Sports, hobbies, classes and social outings
  • ✓Skill building and growing independence
  • ✓Group and one-to-one options

Life is better out in the world

Social and community participation is about doing the things you enjoy, with the right support beside you. Whether it is visiting family and friends, joining a sports team, going to the movies, taking a class or volunteering, our friendly staff support you to take part in your community on your terms.

We deliberately match you with support staff who share or understand your interests. If your thing is football, fishing, art or gaming, we will pair you with someone you will actually enjoy spending time with. The best support does not feel like a service.

Building skills, not dependence

Every outing is also a chance to build confidence and independence: using public transport, handling money, ordering for yourself, meeting new people. We support you to do things, not watch us do them for you, and over time many participants need less support to do more.

How it is funded

Community participation is typically funded through your Core budget under Assistance with Social and Community Participation, and skill-building programs may sit under Capacity Building as Increased Social and Community Participation. We will help you understand what your plan allows.

What community participation can look like

✓Visits to family and friends
✓Sports, gym and swimming with support
✓Hobby groups, classes and workshops
✓Movies, events, markets and days out
✓Volunteering and community groups
✓Learning to use public transport confidently
✓Building money handling and social skills
✓One-to-one or small group support options

How it works

Getting started with Bloom Care is simple. Here is what to expect.

STEP 01

Share your interests

Tell us what you love doing, or what you have always wanted to try. This shapes who we match you with.

STEP 02

Meet your match

We introduce a support worker with the right skills and personality for your chosen activities.

STEP 03

Get out there

Regular outings, new experiences and growing confidence, at a pace that suits you.

Where we deliver Social and Community Participation

Bloom Care Support Services is based in East Brisbane and supports NDIS participants across South East Queensland.

BrisbaneIpswichMoreton BayLoganSunshine CoastGold Coast

Frequently asked questions

What activities can I use my NDIS funding for?
Your funding can support you to take part in community life: sports, hobbies, classes, social outings, volunteering and more. The activity itself may be an everyday cost, while your NDIS funding covers the support you need to participate, such as a support worker beside you.
Can I do activities in a group or one-to-one?
Both. Some participants prefer one-to-one support, others enjoy small group outings where costs are shared. We will talk through what suits your goals, your personality and your budget.
How do you choose my support worker?
We match on interests, personality and communication style, not just availability. A participant who loves sport gets a support worker who loves sport. If the match is not right, we change it.
Which part of my NDIS plan funds community participation?
Usually your Core budget, under Assistance with Social and Community Participation. Skill-building programs can also be funded under Capacity Building. We are happy to look at your plan with you and explain your options.
Do you support participants outside Brisbane?
Yes, we support community participation across Brisbane, Ipswich, Moreton Bay, Logan, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast.

Talk to our team

Whether you are a participant, family member, support coordinator or clinician, we will help you understand your options and take the next step.

  • ✓Call backs within one business day
  • ✓Plain-English answers about funding and eligibility
  • ✓No obligation, no pressure

Request a Call Back

Tell us a little about the support you are looking for and our team will call you back within one business day.