YourChoice Disability Services provides comprehensive community participation support throughout Perth and Western Australia. Our experienced team helps you engage meaningfully with your community through diverse activities, social connections, and inclusive experiences that promote belonging, friendship, and personal fulfilment.
What Is Community Participation Support?
Community participation support helps people with disabilities access and engage in community activities, social events, recreational pursuits, and civic life. The goal is to break down barriers, build relationships, and ensure everyone can participate fully in community life.
Our community participation services include adaptive sports and recreation, arts and creative programs, social groups and clubs, cultural events and festivals, volunteer work and community service, educational and learning activities, and community outings and excursions exploring Perth and surrounding areas.
Why Choose YourChoice DSP for Community Participation?
Person-Centred Activity Planning
We focus on your individual interests, preferences, and goals to ensure community activities are meaningful, enjoyable, and aligned with your personal aspirations.
Inclusive Community Connections
We actively work to create truly inclusive environments where people with and without disabilities participate together as valued community members.
Wide Range of Opportunities
From high-energy sports to quiet creative pursuits, we offer diverse opportunities to match different interests, abilities, and comfort levels.
Adaptive Sports & Physical Activities
Stay active and healthy through modified sports and recreational activities including individual sports and fitness such as swimming and aquatic therapy, wheelchair basketball and tennis, adaptive athletics, gym and fitness training, walking and hiking groups, and cycling programs.
Team sports and group activities include inclusive football and soccer, modified cricket and softball, bowling leagues, table tennis and indoor sports, team challenges and competitions, and multi-sport programs and events.
Arts, Culture & Creative Expression
Explore creativity and cultural engagement through diverse artistic pursuits including visual arts programs such as painting and drawing classes, pottery and ceramics workshops, photography and digital arts, craft and textile arts, gallery visits and art appreciation, and community art projects.
Performing arts opportunities include community theatre and drama groups, music ensembles and choirs, dance and movement classes, poetry and storytelling groups, performance showcases and concerts, and festival participation and cultural events.
Social Groups & Community Connections
Build lasting friendships through shared interests and social activities including interest-based groups such as book clubs, gaming and technology groups, cooking and nutrition clubs, gardening and environmental groups, travel and adventure clubs, and pet and animal lover groups.
Social events and gatherings include regular social meet-ups and coffee groups, seasonal celebrations and parties, community dinners and barbecues, movie nights and entertainment events, dance parties and social dancing, and quiz nights and game tournaments.
Educational & Learning Opportunities
Continue learning and developing new skills through diverse educational programs including TAFE and university course participation, community education classes, digital literacy and computer skills, life skills and independent living workshops, first aid and safety training, language learning and cultural education, and vocational training and career development.
Volunteer Work & Civic Engagement
Make a meaningful difference through volunteer work and community service including charity organisations and fundraising events, environmental conservation projects, animal welfare and shelter support, community gardens and urban farming, aged care facility visits, and community event assistance.
Advocacy and civic participation opportunities include disability rights advocacy and awareness, community advisory committees, local government participation, public speaking and community education, peer support and mentoring roles, and community planning and consultation.
Cultural Celebration & Diversity
Celebrate diversity and explore different cultures through inclusive events including multicultural festivals and celebrations, traditional music and dance events, cultural food experiences and cooking, language exchange and learning programs, religious and spiritual community participation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural activities, and international friendship programs.
Community Outings & Exploration
Discover Perth and Western Australia through exciting group outings including local Perth experiences such as Kings Park and botanical gardens visits, Perth Zoo and wildlife park excursions, Fremantle markets and historic sites, Swan River cruises and waterfront activities, museum and cultural institution visits, and shopping centres and retail experiences.
Regional WA adventures include beach visits and coastal exploration, hills and countryside day trips, wine region tours and tastings, national park visits and nature walks, regional festivals and events, and seasonal activities and celebrations.
Accessibility & Inclusion Support
We ensure all activities are accessible and inclusive through venue accessibility assessments, activity modifications and adaptive equipment, communication support and interpretation, transport coordination and assistance, personal care support during activities, sensory considerations and accommodations, and dietary requirements and meal planning.
Building Social Skills & Confidence
Community participation naturally develops important life skills including communication and conversation skills, social interaction and relationship building, teamwork and cooperation abilities, problem-solving in social situations, self-advocacy and assertiveness, cultural awareness and sensitivity, and leadership and mentoring capabilities.
NDIS Funding for Community Participation
Community participation support is funded under Core Supports (Social and Community Participation) in your NDIS plan. Funding typically covers support worker assistance during activities, activity costs and participation fees, transport to and from community activities, equipment hire and adaptive aids, personal care support during outings, and group program coordination.
Flexible Participation Options
We offer various ways to participate based on your preferences including individual 1:1 community access support, small group activities, larger community events and gatherings, regular weekly or monthly programs, occasional special events and outings, intensive programs and workshops, and drop-in activities with flexible participation.
Safety & Risk Management
All community activities include comprehensive safety measures including detailed risk assessments, qualified and trained support workers, emergency procedures and response plans, first aid equipment and trained personnel, participant safety briefings, incident reporting procedures, and insurance coverage for all activities.
Service Coverage
YourChoice DSP provides community participation support throughout North Perth metropolitan area, with services extending to South, East and West Perth regions, connecting you with diverse community opportunities across the metropolitan area.
Getting Started
Beginning community participation involves interest assessment, activity matching, support planning, trial participation, regular engagement, and skill development as you explore new opportunities and build capabilities.
Join Our Community Today
Ready to explore new activities, make friends, and become an active part of your community? Contact YourChoice DSP today to discover our community participation programs and find activities that match your interests and goals.
Get in Touch
Phone:
0862489441
Address:
27 Moreau Drive,
Ellenbrook, 6069
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I participate if I have complex support needs?
Absolutely. We provide individualised support to enable participation regardless of support complexity. Our experienced team works with you to modify activities and provide appropriate assistance.
How do you help people make friends through community participation?
We facilitate natural friendship development by matching people with similar interests, providing social skills support, creating regular interaction opportunities, and supporting relationship building both during and outside activities.
What if I want to try an activity that’s not currently offered?
We’re always open to exploring new activities based on participant interests. If there’s something specific you’d like to try, we can research options, assess feasibility, and potentially develop new programs.