Community Access & Social Participation
Support to get out, connect and participate in real life.
What this support is about
Community access is about more than leaving the house.
It is about confidence, connection, independence, friendships, routines, social skills, new experiences and having something to look forward to.
AAC supports participants to access the community in ways that feel meaningful, safe and genuinely enjoyable.
That might mean attending a group activity, going to a football match, joining a school holiday program, visiting the zoo, heading to the movies, building travel confidence, going out for lunch, exploring a new hobby, or having a very serious conversation about whether bowling counts as exercise. We think it does.
What community access may include
- Social and recreational activities
- Group outings
- School holiday programs
- Community events
- Skill-building activities
- Shopping and errands
- Attending appointments or commitments
- Building confidence in public spaces
- Developing social communication and independence
- Exploring hobbies and interests
- Participating in sport, leisure and community activities
Planned, safe and participant-led
Good community access needs more than a calendar of activities.
AAC considers the participant’s goals, interests, support needs, communication style, sensory preferences, mobility requirements and safety considerations before planning supports.
We want participants to have fun, but we also want families and support coordinators to feel confident that activities are planned properly.
Group programs and outings
AAC offers a range of group-based and community activities, which may include social outings, school holiday activities, recreational programs and special events.
Activities are planned around participant interests, availability, staffing and suitability.
Make an enquiry
Tell us what support you are looking for, and our team will help you explore the next step.