Every Wednesday,
we head out together.
NDIS group activities without the activity sheet — real outings, the same group of faces, every week. The Wednesday rec group has been running continuously for several years — beach walks, bowling, museum days, ferry trips, and everything in between.
NDIS group activities, every Wednesday
Every Wednesday, a group of NDIS participants and Tegrity workers head out somewhere together. The destination changes. The group doesn’t. You will see the same faces week after week — that’s the point. Community support that actually builds community, rather than just ticking the box.
There is no “program” in the structured-activities sense. Outings are chosen based on what the group enjoys. We have been to Darling Harbour, the Art Gallery of NSW, Newtown, Marrickville, Leichhardt, Bankstown, Tempe, Botany, Bondi beach, and the Manly ferry — among many others. Some weeks it’s bowling. Some weeks it’s a barbecue by the water. Footy games when the season runs.
Who it’s for
The Wednesday rec group is open to current Tegrity participants and to new faces. If you are trying to decide whether Tegrity is the right fit, joining a Wednesday outing is the lowest-pressure way to meet us. You come along, see how we work, meet the workers and participants, and there is no commitment required. Several of our longest-running participants started with a Wednesday outing before signing a service agreement.
The group is designed for adults with NDIS plans who want regular social activities and community access — not as a replacement for individual support work, but as a complement to it. If you’re still setting up your plan, our support coordination team can help you build the group into it. And if you’re weighing up options beyond Tegrity, our guide to disability social groups in Sydney and making friends covers what else is out there.
Latest from the group
New Pickleball at Pickle Point Sydney — read the recap →Past outings
The group has visited locations across Inner West and Sydney, including:
How is it funded?
Wednesday rec group outings are funded through your NDIS Core budget — the support your plan may call community participation or group and centre based activities (NDIS item code 04_ Direct Support category). If you have Core funding for social and community participation, this is one of the best ways to use it. Your plan manager can confirm your eligibility from your plan document. If you’re not sure, call us and we’ll check it together.
Group and centre-based activities — without the centre
If your plan or plan manager talks about “group and centre based activities,” this is that support — delivered out in the community instead of inside a building. Tegrity doesn’t run a day centre. Our group activities happen where Sydney actually happens: parks, beaches, galleries, bowling alleys, pickleball courts. Same funding category, better view.
Looking for an NDIS day program in Sydney?
Plenty of people search for a “day program” when what they really want is a reliable weekly plan for getting out and doing things with other people. That’s exactly what the Wednesday rec group is — a standing weekly group activity with the same crew, without a fixed centre timetable. If you’re comparing day programs, come along one Wednesday first and see how it feels. And if you want one-to-one support on other days, our community participation support works alongside the group.
An NDIS social group across Sydney
The Wednesday rec group is one of the few NDIS social groups in Sydney that runs week in, week out with the same consistent crew. It’s not a one-off outing or a scheduled program on a timetable — it’s the same group of people, every Wednesday, building real friendships over time.
Activities vary and are chosen based on what the group enjoys. Examples include pickleball, coastal and park walks, bowling, museum and gallery visits, community catch-ups, and harbour and beach outings. Some sessions are active; some are relaxed. The point is getting out together and actually doing things — not sitting in a centre.
The group covers Inner West (Newtown, Marrickville, Leichhardt, Glebe), City of Sydney (CBD, Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Darling Harbour), and Eastern Suburbs (Bondi, Coogee, Randwick) — among other locations across Sydney. Where we go each week depends on the group.
Tegrity is Aboriginal-owned and led, and the Wednesday group is a culturally safe space. That matters to some participants and families, and it’s part of who we are — but the group is open to everyone. You don’t need to be Aboriginal to join, and there’s no application process. Just get in touch and come along.
Moments from the group
Wednesday rec group — common questions
How is the Wednesday rec group funded?
Outings are funded through your NDIS Core budget under community participation support (item code 04_). If you have Core funding for social and community participation, this is one of the best ways to use it. Your plan manager can confirm your eligibility, or call us on (02) 7265 1558 and we’ll check your plan together.
Do I have to be a Tegrity participant to join?
No. The group is open to current Tegrity participants and to new faces. Coming along to a Wednesday outing is the lowest-pressure way to meet us, with no commitment required.
Who is the rec group for?
Adults with an NDIS plan who want regular social activities and community access. It’s designed to complement individual support work, not replace it.
When and where does it run?
Every Wednesday. The destination changes each week across Inner West and Sydney — from Darling Harbour and the Art Gallery of NSW to Newtown, Bondi and the Manly ferry. Ask us and we’ll tell you where the group is headed, what time, and where to meet.
Is this an NDIS social group — and who can join?
Yes. The Wednesday rec group is an NDIS-funded social group running every week across Sydney. It’s open to any adult with an NDIS plan who wants regular social activities and community access — you don’t need to be an existing Tegrity participant. Coming along is the lowest-pressure way to meet the team, and there’s no commitment required. If you’re still setting up your plan, our support coordination team can help you include community participation in it.
Is the rec group a day program?
It does the job many people want from a day program — a regular weekly group activity with familiar faces — but it’s not centre-based. There’s no building and no fixed timetable of indoor activities. The group heads out into the community each Wednesday, and the destination changes weekly. Funding comes from the same Core budget your plan may call community participation or group and centre based activities.
Which Sydney areas does the group cover?
The group moves around Sydney each week. We regularly visit locations across the Inner West (Newtown, Marrickville, Leichhardt, Glebe), City of Sydney (CBD, Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Darling Harbour) and Eastern Suburbs (Bondi, Coogee, Randwick). Past outings have also taken us to the northern beaches (Manly ferry) and other spots around Sydney. The destination each week depends on what the group wants to do — ask us and we’ll let you know where we’re headed.
Does the group play pickleball?
Yes — pickleball is one of the activities the Wednesday rec group has done and enjoyed. All abilities are welcome and no experience is needed. The group tries a range of activities each week, so not every Wednesday is pickleball, but it’s part of the regular mix. If you’re specifically keen on pickleball, get in touch and we can let you know when the next pickleball session is coming up.
Is the group culturally safe — and is Tegrity Aboriginal-owned?
Tegrity is Aboriginal-owned and led, and the Wednesday rec group reflects that — it’s a culturally safe space where everyone is respected. That’s meaningful for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants and families who want a service that understands their community. At the same time, the group is open to everyone regardless of background. You don’t need to be Aboriginal to join. If cultural safety matters to you or someone you support, you’re welcome to call us and ask about how we work.
Come along this Wednesday.
Send a referral or call us — we’ll let you know where we’re headed and how to join.
Ask about this WednesdayPrefer to call? (02) 7265 1558