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Refer participants to community and social participation providers

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16,974 NDIS registered providers filtered by Community and Social Participation registration group. Select a suburb below or send the referral form.

16,974 providers · 8 states · Category 4: Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation

Refer to community and social participation

16,974 registered providers across 8 states
Category 4: Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation
Free, no obligation

Takes about 30 seconds.

Refer to community and social participation

16,974 registered providers across 8 states
Category 4: Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation
Free, no obligation

Independent worker option

Independent workers for community participation

These workers report community-access or social-support work. They are an individual-worker option for self-managed and plan-managed participants who want one-to-one assistance in the community.

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Funding check: independent workers can be engaged directly by self-managed and plan-managed participants. Agency-managed participants need an NDIS registered provider. Worker checks and credentials on Carevo are self-reported unless a profile says otherwise.

Showing 6 relevant worker profiles, 6 reporting checks or credentials. Profiles are ordered by substance and recency, not payment.

New Active this week

Jemma

Support Worker

Available weekdays and weekends, and says they can start immediately. Works under their own ABN as a sole trader. Helps with personal care, community outings and respite.

Working with Children Check
Police Check
First Aid
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Insurance

Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.

Burleigh Heads

Location

17+ yrs

Experience

Checks

Active this week

Lisa

Disability Support Worker

Available weekdays and weekends, and says they can start immediately. Works under their own ABN as a sole trader. Drives their own insured vehicle. Helps with community outings, personal care and cleaning.

NDIS Worker Screening Check
Working with Children Check
Police Check
First Aid
Insurance

Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.

Albury

Location

12+ yrs

Experience

Checks

Active this week

Marzena

Support Worker

Speaks Polish. Available weekdays, weekends and overnights, and says they can start immediately. Works under their own ABN as a sole trader. Drives their own insured vehicle.

Working with Children Check
Police Check
First Aid
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Insurance

Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.

Burleigh Waters

Location

10+ yrs

Experience

Checks

New Active this week

Megan

Support Worker

Available weekdays, weekends and overnights, and says they can start immediately. Works under their own ABN as a sole trader. Drives their own insured vehicle. Helps with community outings, respite and cleaning.

NDIS Worker Screening Check
Working with Children Check
Police Check
First Aid
Insurance

Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.

Ballina

Location

11+ yrs

Experience

Checks

Active this week

Michael

Support Worker

Helps with personal care, community outings and respite. Speaks Vietnamese. Available weekdays, weekends and overnights, and says they can start immediately. Works under their own ABN as a sole trader.

NDIS Worker Screening Check
Working with Children Check
Police Check
First Aid
Insurance

Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.

Inala

Location

10+ yrs

Experience

Checks

New Active this week

Natalie

Support Worker

Works under their own ABN as a sole trader. Drives their own insured vehicle. Helps with personal care, community outings and respite. Available weekdays, weekends and overnights, and says they can start immediately.

Working with Children Check
Police Check
First Aid
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Insurance

Reported by the worker. Carevo has not sighted or verified these documents; ask to see them before engaging anyone.

Townsville

Location

20+ yrs

Experience

Checks

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How this provider list is built

Counts include distinct active organisations marked NDIS registered with the relevant registration group and an active location listing. Organisations operating in several states are counted once nationally. Confirm the current registration and support types on the NDIS Commission register before referring.

The national shortlist uses primary listings, ordered by recorded Carevo connections, then name. Providers who have declined all related service types are omitted from the shortlist. A claim records an intention to contact someone, not completed support or care quality. Payment, featured status and purchased placement do not determine this order.

Receiving Carevo enquiries means a contact is set up to receive requests from Carevo and has signed in recently. Not confirmed means we cannot tell either way, usually because nobody has signed in recently; it is not a negative mark. Neither confirms vacancies or capacity. Providers confirm availability, suitability and prices directly.

Can you hire an independent worker?

It depends on how the NDIS plan is managed.

Self-managed: Yes; You agree the rate directly, within the funding rules and your budget.
Plan-managed: Yes; At or under the applicable price limits.
NDIA-managed: No; Registered providers only.

Registration rules and sources

Some supports require registration whatever the plan type, including specialist behaviour support and plan management. Check current SIL registration and transition requirements before arranging SIL.

A worker's professional registration, NDIS provider registration and a profile on Carevo are three different things. A Carevo listing establishes neither kind of registration.

NDIS disability support and clinical mental-health treatment have different funding pathways (NDIA therapy guidance).

Confirm the rules for the specific support before booking. Sources: NDIA self-management, NDIS Commission registration rules.

Where to find community and social participation

Providers listed

16,974

States with coverage

Top suburbs by provider count

Brisbane2465 Providers Melbourne1441 Providers Sydney1153 Providers Central Coast932 Providers Parramatta669 Providers Canberra661 Providers Blacktown659 Providers Perth648 Providers Adelaide630 Providers Liverpool590 Providers Geelong553 Providers Ipswich553 Providers

How to check a provider's credentials

Carevo shows register-sourced status fields and links you to the official Australian registers so you can confirm the current entry before referring a participant. Here is what each listing shows and where to verify it.

NDIS registration

Listings show whether a provider reports being NDIS registered. You can confirm a provider's current registration and approved support types yourself on the NDIS Commission's public provider register.

Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

Aged care approval

The aged care approval label is sourced from the Australian Government's My Aged Care provider register. Confirm the current entry and the services listed there before choosing a provider.

Source: My Aged Care (Department of Health and Aged Care)

ABN you can check

Most listings include the provider's Australian Business Number, shown on the profile. You can look it up on the Australian Business Register to confirm the business is registered and active.

Source: Australian Business Register

Complaints process

If you or a participant has a concern, the NDIS Commission handles complaints about NDIS providers and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission handles aged care complaints. We also accept complaints via our own channel.

Source: NDIS Commission / Aged Care Commission

About Community and Social Participation

Community and Social Participation covers support for NDIS participants to engage in social, community, and civic activities. This includes one-on-one community access, social skill building, group outings, and support to attend appointments and activities. Providers must hold the Participation in Community, Social and Civic Activities registration group.

With 16,974 providers across all states and territories, community and social participation is listed here by registration-group match. Directory presence does not confirm local capacity, suitability or availability.

Community and Social Participation Pricing

Examples from NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27, effective 2026-07-01. These are the published national amounts; remote and very remote amounts can differ. Confirm the applicable funding rules before booking.

Line Item	Description	Price Limit
04_104_0125_6_1	Access Community Social and Rec Activ - Standard - Weekday Daytime	$73.58 per hour
04_105_0125_6_1	Access Community Social and Rec Activ - Standard - Saturday	$103.54 per hour
04_106_0125_6_1	Access Community Social and Rec Activ - Standard - Sunday	$133.50 per hour

These are examples of support items, not a quote or confirmation of eligibility. Confirm the item matches the actual task and the participant's funding before arranging support. Different time-of-week rates apply only where the schedule specifies them.

What Community and Social Participation Covers

The Community and Social Participation registration group includes the following services. When referring, match the specific service type to the participant's plan goals and funded line items.

One-on-One Community Access

Individual support to attend community activities, appointments, social events, shopping, and recreational activities. The worker accompanies the participant and provides the level of support needed to participate.

Social Skill Building

Structured support to develop social skills, build relationships, and increase confidence in social settings. Often combined with community access activities.

Community Group Activities

Supported participation in existing community groups, clubs, and programs. The worker helps the participant engage rather than running a separate disability-specific program.

Appointment Support

Assistance attending medical appointments, government services, and other community appointments. Includes support during the appointment and transport where funded.

Common Referral Scenarios

Real-world situations where you would refer a participant for community and social participation.

A participant's goal is to join a local sports club but needs initial support to attend sessions, learn the routines, and build relationships with other members. Refer to a provider who focuses on community inclusion rather than segregated activities.

A participant with psychosocial disability is socially isolated and needs regular community outings to build confidence. Start with 1:1 support and work toward reducing support hours as the participant becomes more independent.

A participant wants to volunteer at a local organisation. Refer to a community participation provider who can support the initial setup, training period, and gradual withdrawal of support.

What to Expect After Referral

Good community participation providers start by understanding the participant's interests, goals, and current social networks. They then identify appropriate community activities and develop a plan for building independence over time. Expect the provider to document progress toward participation goals, not just log hours of support delivered.

Red Flags to Watch For

Warning signs that a community and social participation provider may not be delivering quality services.

Provider running only segregated, disability-specific group activities rather than supporting community inclusion

No plan for reducing support over time as the participant builds skills

Activities chosen based on provider convenience rather than participant interests

No goal tracking or progress documentation

Provider billing community access hours when the participant is actually attending a group centre program

Community Participation connects with Transport (getting to and from activities), Daily Personal Activities (personal care support during outings), and Employment (community participation can be a stepping stone toward employment). Consider whether the participant's community access goals could be better achieved through Innovative Community Participation if traditional approaches are not working.

What to Include in the Community and Social Participation Referral

Include these details with the participant's consent so providers and workers can assess fit before contacting them.

Participant interests, community-participation goals and preferred activities
One-to-one or group support, staffing ratio and required days or times
Transport, mobility, communication and behaviour-support requirements
Plan-management type, Core or Capacity Building budget and preferred start date

How to Refer a Participant for Community and Social Participation

Step 1

Check plan funding in Category 4

Step 2

Check funding management and registration requirements

Step 3

Compare suitable providers and independent workers

Step 4

Set up service agreement with line items

Step 5

Monitor delivery and document outcomes

Referral Tips for Community and Social Participation

Match the participant's interests and goals with the provider's program offerings. Ask about group sizes, staff-to-participant ratios, and whether the provider can accommodate specific needs (mobility, communication, behavioural). For participants building independence, look for providers that offer a graduated support model with decreasing hours over time.

Need a provider shortlist for this participant?

Send the service, suburb, timing and participant requirements once. Carevo will pass the inquiry to suitable providers.

Find Community and Social Participation Providers by Suburb

New South Wales

5,740 providers

Sydney (608) Central Coast (489) Blacktown (430) Parramatta (419) Liverpool (399) Penrith (318) Campbelltown (312) Bankstown (300)

Victoria

5,378 providers

Melbourne (857) Werribee (335) Craigieburn (332) Geelong (319) Tarneit (318) Dandenong (305) Point Cook (277) Frankston (271)

Queensland

2,995 providers

Brisbane (1169) Ipswich (332) Brisbane City (271) Logan Central (167) Southport (163) Caboolture (155) North Lakes (109) Redcliffe (108)

Western Australia

1,500 providers

Perth (377) Joondalup (144) Mandurah (143) Ellenbrook (124) Armadale (110) Midland (109) Rockingham (106) Canning Vale (103)

South Australia

1,406 providers

Adelaide (366) Salisbury (101) Mawson Lakes (88) Parafield Gardens (67) Modbury (66) Mount Barker (56) Prospect (55) Mount Gambier (54)

Northern Territory

340 providers

Darwin (214) Alice Springs (62) Katherine (26) Zuccoli (25) Winnellie (24) Berrimah (22) Darwin City (20) Muirhead (16)

Australian Capital Territory

319 providers

Canberra (317) Belconnen (41) Gungahlin (41) Phillip (27) City (25) Ngunnawal (25) Turner (23) Canberra Airport (21)

Tasmania

244 providers

Hobart (76) Launceston (42) Devonport (26) Glenorchy (23) Moonah (20) Kingston (19) Burnie (15) North Hobart (14)

Browse all community and social participation suburbs

Every suburb with providers in this registration group, grouped by state.

New South Wales1,276

Queensland840

South Australia417

Tasmania130

Victoria714

Western Australia377

Frequently Asked Questions

What NDIS funding covers community participation in Australia?

Community participation is funded under Core Supports (Assistance with Social and Community Participation). The weekday daytime rate is $73.58 per hour. This covers one-on-one or group support for social outings, community events, sporting activities, and other participation goals.

What should I check before referring for community participation?

Confirm the participant has funding in their Core Supports budget for social and community participation. Check the provider's programs match the participant's interests and goals. Ask about transport arrangements, cancellation policies, and how they report on goal progress.

Can I refer an NDIA-managed participant to an unregistered provider?

No. NDIA-managed participants can only use NDIS registered providers. Plan-managed and self-managed participants can often choose unregistered providers, but some supports require registration. Confirm the rules for the specific support, including current SIL transition arrangements.

How do I check if a provider is NDIS registered?

Check the NDIS Provider Register at provider.ndis.gov.au. Search by provider name or ABN. Providers listed on Carevo display their registration status on their profile.

What information should I include when making a referral?

Include the participant's name (with consent), NDIS plan number, relevant line items, budget available, service frequency, specific requirements (cultural, language, gender preference), and your contact details.

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Independent workers for community participation

Jemma

Lisa

Marzena

Megan

Michael

Natalie

How this provider list is built

Where to find community and social participation

How to check a provider's credentials

Related pages

About Community and Social Participation

Community and Social Participation Pricing

What Community and Social Participation Covers

One-on-One Community Access

Social Skill Building

Community Group Activities

Appointment Support

Common Referral Scenarios

What to Expect After Referral

Red Flags to Watch For

How Community and Social Participation Works with Other Supports

What to Include in the Community and Social Participation Referral

How to Refer a Participant for Community and Social Participation

Referral Tips for Community and Social Participation

Need a provider shortlist for this participant?

Find Community and Social Participation Providers by Suburb

New South Wales

Victoria

Queensland

Western Australia

South Australia

Northern Territory

Australian Capital Territory

Tasmania

Browse all community and social participation suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

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