Community Participation
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Dreams Alive Care is a leading provider of community participation services in Melbourne, helping young people with disabilities become active and engaged members of their communities.
Community participation means that your support coordinator can help you get involved in your local community. This could include:
- Attending events and activities in your local community.
- Working or volunteering part-time with a local organisation that supports people with disabilities.
- Being part of a community group, like a neighbourhood watch or the school council.
- Going on trips with other people who have disabilities or different social needs (e.g., people from the local supported accommodation).
Our goal is to encourage active participation so that you can build confidence, make friends, and feel included in your community.
How to Start?
Call Us or Apply Online
Meet Our Team
Determine the Goals
Get Served
How It Works?
Free Consultation: We discuss your needs, routines, and NDIS plan to create the right care solution.
Personalised Care Plan : Tailored services designed around your lifestyle and goals.
Care Delivered at Home : Start receiving support within 1–3 days, with regular plan reviews.
Why Choose Us?
- Trusted NDIS Registered Provider : Fully compliant with national quality and safety standards, ensuring reliable and secure care.
- Compassionate, Skilled Carers : Matched to your needs, delivering personalised, respectful, and consistent support.
- Flexible, Holistic Support :Day, evening, weekend, or 24/7 care options that address your physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions
Community Participation under the NDIS supports individuals to engage in social, recreational, and community-based activities.
This support helps participants:
build confidence and independence
connect with others
develop social and communication skills
take part in meaningful community experiences
Participants can access a wide range of social and recreational activities, including:
group outings and social events
arts, sports, and recreational programs
community workshops and classes
hobby-based activities (music, cooking, painting, etc.)
volunteering opportunities
cultural and community festivals
skill-building and personal development programs
Both services support engagement in the community, but they have different purposes:
Community Participation: Focuses on social interaction, recreation, skill development, and building confidence.
Community Access: Focuses on essential tasks such as appointments, shopping, banking, and daily community needs.
Community Participation generally falls under:
Core Supports – Assistance with Social & Community Participation
Some skill-based programs may fall under:Capacity Building – Increased Social & Community Participation
You can access Community Participation support:
daily
weekly
fortnightly
or as often as your NDIS plan and goals allow.