NDIS community participation in Sydney.
Get out, stay connected.
Social and community participation support across our listed Sydney service areas: real outings, hobbies, sport and recreation, with the same support workers you know. It's part of our support work, built to keep you connected to the things and people you enjoy.
Real outings with the same friendly faces, not an activity sheet.
Ways to get out and take part
NDIS community participation is support to get out, stay connected and take part in the things you enjoy — social outings, hobbies, sport, recreation and community groups, one-to-one or in a group. For most participants it's funded from Core Supports — here's how that funding works →
Whether it is one-to-one or in a group, the aim is to do more of what you enjoy and stay connected to your community. You may hear it called community access; when a plan uses Innovative Community Participation, the focus is often on building skills, confidence and independence. Our psychosocial support uses a small, consistent team and adjusts the pace to the participant.
Get out and about
Cafés, the beach, markets, the footy, museum days and day trips — support to get there and enjoy it, your way.
Do what you love
Sport, fitness, art, music, gaming and clubs — we help you find, join and keep showing up to the things you're into.
Build your circle
Meet people, make friends and feel part of things — reducing isolation and building the confidence to do more on your own.
Group activities and centre-based activities
You might see this kind of support called group activities, centre-based activities or a day program. Tegrity runs a Wednesday rec group alongside one-to-one support. We do not operate a fixed centre or day-program venue; activities take place in the community across our listed Sydney service areas.
Through 16 September 2026, you can also join the free Wednesday activities at Perry Park Recreation Centre in Alexandria. Sport, music, social games and food are included, and you can take part at your own pace.
A weekly group that actually goes out
Every week our participants and workers head out together — the easiest, lowest-pressure way to meet us and stay connected.
- Every Wednesday, out across our listed Sydney service areas
- Beach walks, bowling, barbecues, footy, museum days
- Open to new participants and their families
- Can be funded through your NDIS Core budget
Getting started, no complicated process
Community participation is commonly funded from the Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation category within Core Supports. NDIS plans have four support budgets, and the arrangements that apply to a support can be flexible or stated. Your plan, coordinator or LAC can confirm how your specific funding is set up.
You’ll also hear this same support called community access — NDIS community access and community participation are two names for the one thing: funded support to get out of the house and into your community. Whichever name your plan uses, this is the support we deliver every day — one-to-one with a worker you know, or through the Wednesday rec group.
With Tegrity, you are not locked into an activity list or a pre-set timetable. We work out what you actually want to do — whether that is the weekly Wednesday rec group, a regular one-to-one outing with your worker, or both — and build a roster around it. You meet your worker before the first shift. If the match is not right, we find someone else.
Most participants do not need a referral to start — a call or the online form is enough. We confirm receipt and explain the next step for every enquiry. If we are at capacity in your area or cannot help, we say so and suggest who can. Rosters publish two weeks ahead so you always know what is planned.
The activities you choose are genuinely up to you: the beach, a coffee, a gym session, a market, a club you have been meaning to try. Community participation support is meant to be driven by the participant — we are there to make it happen, not to run a program.
Support across 37 listed areas
One-to-one community participation is available across our 37 listed Sydney service areas, subject to current capacity. The Wednesday rec group uses a confirmed meeting place for each program block.
We're a proudly Aboriginal-owned, culturally safe team — and everyone is welcome. Not sure what community participation covers? Read our guide to community support services → After the social side specifically? See disability social groups in Sydney. Community participation is one part of our NDIS support across our listed Sydney service areas.
Where a week can take you
Real outings from recent rosters and the Wednesday rec group.
Want in on the next outing? Call (02) 7265 1558 and we'll save you a seat.
Community participation, answered
What is NDIS community participation?
Community participation (Increased Social and Community Participation) is support to get out, stay connected and take part in things you enjoy — social outings, hobbies, sport, recreation and community groups.
Can community participation be funded by the NDIS?
Yes. Most participants can use their Core Supports — Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation — to access these activities. We can talk it through with you or your coordinator.
Do you run group activities in Sydney?
Yes. Our weekly Wednesday rec group heads out across our listed Sydney service areas — beach walks, bowling, barbecues, museum days and more — and one-to-one community support is available too. Our group activities run out in the community rather than at a fixed centre — see the next question if you're specifically after centre-based activities.
What's the difference between group activities and centre-based activities?
Group activities are outings and programs alongside other participants, such as the Wednesday rec group. Centre-based activities usually mean a fixed venue or day centre. We do not operate a centre; our support is delivered in the community and uses a small, consistent team where availability allows.
What is Innovative Community Participation?
Innovative Community Participation (ICP) is an NDIS support item that sits under Capacity Building — Increased Social and Community Participation. It funds creative ways to take part in mainstream community life: joining a local sports team, an art class or a community group alongside everyone else, learning new skills and building social skills, confidence and independence as you go. We deliver innovative community participation supports across our listed Sydney service areas as part of our community participation. Your plan shows the support categories and funding arrangements that apply; if you're not sure what it covers, call (02) 7265 1558 and we'll read it with you.
How much do NDIS group activities cost?
It depends on your plan and the activity — group community participation is generally funded from Core Supports at the same rate as our other support work. For current rates, see our Rates & FAQ page, or ask your coordinator to confirm how your plan is set up.
Can I do community participation one-to-one instead of in a group?
Yes. You can choose one-to-one support with your worker, the weekly group, or a mix of both — whatever suits you.
What areas in Sydney do you cover?
We provide 1:1 community participation across 37 listed Sydney service areas, subject to current capacity. The Wednesday rec group is open to participants who can reach the current meeting place. Contact us before attending to confirm the session details.
What activities are funded under NDIS community participation?
NDIS community participation funding (Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation) covers a wide range of activities: social outings, cafe visits, sporting events, swimming, art classes, community gardens, volunteering, attending cultural events, and trips to the library, cinema or markets. It can also cover transport to and from community activities with a support worker.
Do you support community participation in Fairfield, Blacktown or Marrickville?
Yes. Fairfield, Blacktown and Marrickville are among our 37 listed Sydney service areas. Availability varies by suburb and schedule, so call (02) 7265 1558 or send a referral and we will check current capacity before promising a start date.
How is community participation funded in my NDIS plan?
NDIS plans have four support budgets, and support categories may be flexible or stated. Community participation is commonly funded within Core Supports, but the arrangements that apply depend on your current plan. Your coordinator, LAC or plan documents can confirm how your funding can be used.
Do you also provide therapy, plan management or accommodation supports?
No — Tegrity delivers NDIS support work (including community participation and the Wednesday rec group) and support coordination only. We don't provide therapy or allied health, plan management, Supported Independent Living (SIL) or Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). If you need those supports, we'll connect you with trusted providers we already work with.
Let's get you out and about.
Start a referral or come along to a Wednesday rec group first — no pressure, just a good day out.
Start a referralOr call (02) 7265 1558