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Refer participants to group and centre-based activities providers

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14,517 NDIS registered providers filtered by Group and Centre-Based Activities registration group. Select a suburb below or send the referral form.

14,517 providers · 8 states · Category 4: Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation

Refer to group and centre-based activities

14,517 registered providers across 8 states
Category 4: Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation
Free, no obligation

Takes about 30 seconds.

Refer to group and centre-based activities

14,517 registered providers across 8 states
Category 4: Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation
Free, no obligation

Independent worker option

Independent workers for one-to-one community access

The provider list covers organised group and centre programs. These independent workers are a separate option for self-managed and plan-managed participants who need one-to-one help attending community activities.

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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

Jade

Support Worker

Can work as an employee or under their own ABN. 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.

Alkimos

Location

15+ yrs

Experience

Checks

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

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

New Active this week

Priscilla

Support Worker

Helps with community outings, respite and transport. 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.

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.

Victor Harbor

Location

10+ yrs

Experience

Checks

New Active this week

Soane

Support Worker

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

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.

Coolangatta

Location

18+ 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 group and centre-based activities

Providers listed

14,517

States with coverage

Top suburbs by provider count

Brisbane2448 Providers Melbourne1421 Providers Sydney1135 Providers Central Coast920 Providers Canberra659 Providers Blacktown650 Providers Parramatta647 Providers Perth645 Providers Adelaide624 Providers Liverpool578 Providers Ipswich552 Providers Geelong547 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 Group and Centre-Based Activities

Group and Centre-Based Activities covers structured programs delivered in a group setting, typically at a day centre or community facility. These include life skills groups, art and recreation programs, employment preparation, social skills training, and health and wellbeing programs. Lower per-participant costs make this an efficient use of NDIS funding.

With 14,517 providers across all states and territories, group and centre-based activities is listed here by registration-group match. Directory presence does not confirm local capacity, suitability or availability.

Group and Centre-Based Activities 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_102_0136_6_1	Group Activities - Standard - Weekday Daytime	$73.58 per hour
04_103_0136_6_1	Group Activities - Standard - Weekday Evening	$81.07 per hour
04_104_0136_6_1	Group Activities - Standard - Saturday	$103.54 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 Group and Centre-Based Activities Covers

The Group and Centre-Based Activities registration group includes the following services. When referring, match the specific service type to the participant's plan goals and funded line items.

Day Programs

Structured programs run from a centre or facility, typically covering life skills, social activities, art, music, cooking, and recreation. Usually operate on weekdays during business hours.

Life Skills Groups

Group-based training in daily living skills such as cooking, budgeting, personal hygiene, public transport use, and household management. Small groups of 3-5 participants with structured curriculum.

Social and Recreation Groups

Group outings, sports, creative activities, and social events. Focus on building social connections and having fun rather than specific skill development.

Health and Wellbeing Programs

Group exercise programs, yoga, swimming, and other physical activities adapted for participants with disability. Good for combining physical health goals with social participation.

Common Referral Scenarios

Real-world situations where you would refer a participant for group and centre-based activities.

A participant is finishing school and needs a structured daytime activity while employment options are explored. Refer to a day program that offers employment preparation alongside social activities.

A participant's family needs regular respite and the participant would benefit from social interaction with peers. A group program 2-3 days per week addresses both needs cost-effectively.

A participant with an intellectual disability needs life skills training but does not engage well in 1:1 settings. A small group format with peers at a similar level may be more effective.

What to Expect After Referral

Group programs typically offer a trial period (1-2 weeks) before committing. Good programs conduct an individual assessment, create a personal plan within the group context, and report on individual goal progress rather than just attendance. Check the staff-to-participant ratio, daily schedule, and how they accommodate individual needs within the group.

Red Flags to Watch For

Warning signs that a group and centre-based activities provider may not be delivering quality services.

No individual goal planning within the group program

Same activities every day with no variety or progression

Staff-to-participant ratio too high for the needs of participants

No process for managing challenging behaviours in the group setting

Provider billing at 1:1 rates for group activities

No evidence of participant progress or outcome measurement

Group Activities works with Transport (getting to the centre), Community Participation (transitioning from centre-based to community-based activities over time), and Employment (some day programs include employment preparation). If a participant is only attending group programs, consider whether community-based 1:1 support might better achieve their inclusion goals.

What to Include in the Group and Centre-Based Activities Referral

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

Participant age, interests, goals and preferred program days
Required staff ratio, accessibility and behaviour-support arrangements
Transport requirements and the distance the participant can travel
Program schedule, trial preference and how individual progress should be reported

How to Refer a Participant for Group and Centre-Based Activities

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 Group and Centre-Based Activities

Group programs are cost-effective for building social connections and life skills. Check the staff-to-participant ratio, the program structure, and whether the provider reports individual goal progress (not just attendance). For participants with behavioural support needs, confirm the provider has appropriately trained staff and a behaviour support plan in place.

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 Group and Centre-Based Activities Providers by Suburb

New South Wales

5,030 providers

Sydney (522) Central Coast (411) Blacktown (383) Parramatta (364) Liverpool (362) Penrith (283) Bankstown (269) Campbelltown (263)

Victoria

4,602 providers

Melbourne (733) Craigieburn (284) Werribee (281) Geelong (275) Tarneit (274) Dandenong (256) Point Cook (230) Frankston (228)

Queensland

2,505 providers

Brisbane (964) Ipswich (275) Brisbane City (205) Southport (138) Logan Central (136) Caboolture (123) Redcliffe (91) North Lakes (86)

Western Australia

1,232 providers

Perth (309) Joondalup (116) Mandurah (111) Ellenbrook (107) Midland (94) Armadale (91) Rockingham (88) Canning Vale (85)

South Australia

1,176 providers

Adelaide (290) Salisbury (87) Mawson Lakes (76) Parafield Gardens (59) Modbury (57) Prospect (50) Salisbury North (49) Mount Gambier (47)

Northern Territory

296 providers

Darwin (183) Alice Springs (54) Katherine (22) Winnellie (20) Zuccoli (20) Berrimah (17) Darwin City (17) Muirhead (15)

Australian Capital Territory

272 providers

Canberra (271) Belconnen (35) Gungahlin (34) Phillip (25) City (20) Ngunnawal (20) Turner (20) Canberra Airport (19)

Tasmania

193 providers

Hobart (55) Launceston (34) Devonport (21) Glenorchy (15) Burnie (11) Moonah (11) Ulverstone (11) Kingston (10)

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

New South Wales1,265

Queensland832

South Australia416

Tasmania125

Victoria700

Western Australia373

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do NDIS group programs cost in Australia?

Group activity rates depend on the staff-to-participant ratio. 1:5 groups cost $25.43/hour, 1:3 groups cost $37.18/hour, and 1:2 groups cost $50.56/hour weekday daytime. These lower rates make group programs an efficient use of plan funding compared to 1:1 support.

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 one-to-one community access

Jade

Jemma

Michael

Natalie

Priscilla

Soane

How this provider list is built

Where to find group and centre-based activities

How to check a provider's credentials

Related pages

About Group and Centre-Based Activities

Group and Centre-Based Activities Pricing

What Group and Centre-Based Activities Covers

Day Programs

Life Skills Groups

Social and Recreation Groups

Health and Wellbeing Programs

Common Referral Scenarios

What to Expect After Referral

Red Flags to Watch For

How Group and Centre-Based Activities Works with Other Supports

What to Include in the Group and Centre-Based Activities Referral

How to Refer a Participant for Group and Centre-Based Activities

Referral Tips for Group and Centre-Based Activities

Need a provider shortlist for this participant?

Find Group and Centre-Based Activities Providers by Suburb

New South Wales

Victoria

Queensland

Western Australia

South Australia

Northern Territory

Australian Capital Territory

Tasmania

Browse all group and centre-based activities suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

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