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NDIS Community Participation · Sydney

NDIS community participation in Sydney —
get out, stay connected.

Social and community participation support across Sydney — 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.

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Real outings with the same friendly faces — not an activity sheet.

Support workers and participants at a community barbecue in a Sydney park
A participant playing lawn bowls on a sunny green during a community outing
Rec group members out together at a Sydney night market
Same friendly facesreal outings — not an activity sheet
The rec group walking along The Corso at Manly on a Wednesday outing
Participants and workers on the beachfront promenade on a sunny rec group outing
The group sharing food around a picnic table on a community outing
Rec group members on the steps of the Art Gallery of New South Wales
The whole Wednesday rec group together at a Sydney bowling alley
Participants enjoying a night of tenpin bowling
More from the group
Real outings, across Sydney Weekly rec group every Wednesday Same workers you know Can be funded through Core supports
What it covers

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's one-to-one or in a group, it's about doing more of what you enjoy and staying connected to your community.

Social & outings

Get out and about

Cafés, the beach, markets, the footy, museum days and day trips — support to get there and enjoy it, your way.

Hobbies & sport

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.

Connection

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. For us, that's the Wednesday rec group and other community participation programs run alongside your one-to-one support — same workers, same easy start. We don't operate a fixed centre or day program venue; our groups go out into the community rather than into a building, across Sydney.

Wednesdays are for the rec group

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.

See this week's rec group
How it works

Getting started — no complicated process

Community participation is funded from the Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation (SECP) budget — which sits inside Core Supports in your NDIS plan. From 1 July 2026, the NDIS moved to a Flexible Supports model, which means Core funding is generally more flexible about how it is used day to day. Your coordinator or LAC can confirm how your specific plan 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 acknowledge every enquiry the same business day. 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.

Sydney suburbs we support

Inner West, City, Eastern Suburbs — and beyond

Community participation support runs across Sydney, with a particular focus on the inner west and eastern suburbs. We also support participants in Fairfield, Blacktown, Marrickville, Liverpool and surrounding areas — reflecting where our participants and workers actually live.

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 Sydney.

Where we take people out

Community participation and rec group outings right across Sydney.

Redfern Marrickville Newtown Fairfield Blacktown Liverpool Alexandria Randwick Bondi Surry Hills Bankstown Leichhardt

Not sure if we reach your area? Call (02) 7265 1558 — we'll tell you straight away.

Common questions

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 Sydney — 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 what we run — outings and programs alongside other participants, like the Wednesday rec group. Centre-based activities usually mean a fixed venue or day centre you attend regularly. We don't operate a centre; our support is delivered out in the community and in your own area, with the same workers each time.

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 support community participation across Sydney, with a focus on the Inner West, City and Eastern Suburbs. We also support participants in Fairfield, Blacktown, Liverpool, Marrickville and surrounding areas.

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. We support participants in Fairfield, Blacktown, Marrickville, Liverpool and across southwest and inner-west Sydney — not just the inner city. If you're not sure whether we reach your area, call us on (02) 7265 1558 and we'll let you know straight away.

How does the 2026 NDIS funding change affect community participation?

From 1 July 2026, the NDIS moved to a Flexible Funding model. Community participation support is now accessed under Flexible Supports rather than the old three-bucket system. For most participants, this means more flexibility about how Core funding is used day to day. Your support coordinator or LAC can confirm how your specific plan is affected.

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.

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