Community Participation Program

The Community Participation Program aims to assist young people with a disability to develop their skills, to work towards their goals, increase their independence and participate as valued and active members of the community.

The Program targets young people with a disability with moderate to high support needs who require an alternative to paid employment and further education in the medium and long term.

What is the Community Participation Program?

Clients can choose from two programs; Centre Based with Community Access or Individual Community Based Options.

These programs will help participants:

• Learn to do new things
• Increase independence
• Get involved in activities in the community
• Make friends with other people
• Do things you are interested in and enjoy
• Have an active and valued role in the community

Each client has an individual plan that caters to their needs and desires. Young people within the program are assisted to learn about rights, responsibilities and decision making.

 

Activities & Services

Community Participation Assists Clients with;

Life Skills

• Travel Training
• Basic Cooking
• Money Management
• Time Management
• Cleaning Skills
• Health, Hygiene and Fitness
• Personal Safety
• Driving Skills
• Car Maintenance Training

Integrated Training

• Team Building
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• Relationship Training
• Circles Training

Social & Recreational Activities

• Personal & Social Skills Development
• Sporting Options 
• Dance and drama
• Interpersonal skills
• Arts and Crafts
• Evening Social activities

Community Access & Inclusion

• Volunteer Work
• Community facilities
• Celebrations/Ceremonies
• Australia Day, Melbourne Cup Day, Anzac Day, Biggest Morning Tea
• Training Organisations
• Health and Fitness

 

Assistance with Future Pathways

Attending Community Participation will assist clients to achieve goals for their future.

Accessing Community Services

• Using local Neighbourhood Centres
• Sporting Networks
• Social Groups

Accessing Community Activities

• Actively Joining in Community Events
• Celebrating Public Holidays with the Community