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Refer participants to innovative community participation in Redfern, NSW

Innovative Community Participation covers non-traditional approaches to community engagement and skill building.

20 providers compared · Category 9: Increased Social and Community Participation · Updated 10 August 2026

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  • 20 registered providers in Redfern
  • Category 9: Increased Social and Community Participation
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Uptown Care

Accepts NDIS self · NDIS plan · NDIS agency · CHSP · Private
Redfern, NSW and 74 othersAlso servesArncliffe, NSW · Ashfield, NSW · Auburn, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Beenleigh, QLD · Berala, NSW · Bexley, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · Bondi Junction, NSW · Brisbane, QLD · Brisbane City, QLD · Burleigh Heads, QLD · +62 more · National provider

  • 25+ families connected
  • Specialises in Cleaning, Nursing, Personal care

Uptown Care is among the highest-ranked NDIS registered providers in Redfern, New South Wales in our data. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them. They have a track record of following through on more than 25 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for cleaning and nursing.

How this listing is sourced

NDIS coverage12 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Daily Personal Activities · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Household tasks · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Innovative Community Participation · Community nursing care for high needs · Group and Centre Based Activities · Participation in community/social and civic activities · High Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Development of daily living and life skills
0415859408
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Crescent Care (Aus)

Accepts NDIS self · NDIS plan · NDIS agency · Home Care Package · CHSP · Private
Redfern, NSW and 19 othersAlso servesAlbury, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Bega, NSW · Campbelltown, NSW · Castle Hill, NSW · Central Coast, NSW · Goulburn, NSW · Liverpool, NSW · Mount Druitt, NSW · Newcastle, NSW · Nowra, NSW · Orange, NSW · +7 more · State-wide provider

  • 10+ families connected
  • Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
  • Specialises in Personal care, Transport, Cleaning

Crescent Care (Aus) works across 16 NDIS support categories in Redfern, New South Wales. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. They have a track record of following through on more than 15 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for personal care and transport.

How this listing is sourced

NDIS coverage16 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Innovative Community Participation · Group and Centre Based Activities · Development of daily living and life skills · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Plan Management · Specialist Disability Accommodation · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Support Coordination · Therapeutic Supports · Specialised Supported Employment · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Home Modifications · Daily Personal Activities · Household tasks
0411113337
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Permalink Support Services

Accepts NDIS self · NDIS plan · NDIS agency · Home Care Package · CHSP · Private
Redfern, NSW and 502 othersAlso servesAirport West, VIC · Albert Park, VIC · Albion, VIC · Alexandria, NSW · Allambie Heights, NSW · Allawah, NSW · Altona, VIC · Altona Meadows, VIC · Altona North, VIC · Ardeer, VIC · Armadale, VIC · Arncliffe, NSW · +490 more · National provider

  • 10+ families connected
  • Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning, Transport

Permalink Support Services works across 17 NDIS support categories in Redfern, New South Wales. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. They have a track record of following through on more than 10 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for personal care and cleaning.

How this listing is sourced

NDIS coverage17 groupsNDIS registration groupsDevelopment of daily living and life skills · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Innovative Community Participation · Specialist Disability Accommodation · Community nursing care for high needs · Therapeutic Supports · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Early Childhood Supports · Household tasks · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · High Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Daily Personal Activities · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Accommodation/Tenancy Assistance · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Support Coordination · Group and Centre Based Activities
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Allied Ability Support

Accepts NDIS self · NDIS plan · NDIS agency · Home Care Package
Redfern, NSW and 75 othersAlso servesAuburn, NSW · Banksia, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Bankstown Aerodrome, NSW · Bass Hill, NSW · Baulkham Hills, NSW · Bellevue Hill, NSW · Belmore, NSW · Beverly Hills, NSW · Bexley, NSW · Bexley North, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · +63 more · National provider

  • 5+ families connected
  • Fast responder, usually replies within 2 hours
  • Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning

Allied Ability Support is an NDIS registered provider in Redfern, New South Wales. Families most often connect with them for personal care and cleaning. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. Registered across 18 NDIS support categories, including accommodation and tenancy assistance, Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports and Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education.

How this listing is sourced

NDIS coverage18 groupsNDIS registration groupsAccommodation/Tenancy Assistance · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Assistive Products for Household Tasks · Assistive Products for Personal Care and Safety · Community nursing care for high needs · Daily Personal Activities · Development of daily living and life skills · Group and Centre Based Activities · High Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Household tasks · Innovative Community Participation · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Personal Mobility Equipment · Specialised Supported Employment · Therapeutic Supports
0450301604
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Avics Care

Accepts NDIS self · NDIS plan · NDIS agency · Home Care Package
Redfern, NSW and 22 othersAlso servesArtarmon, NSW · Bexley, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · Blue Haven, NSW · Central Coast, NSW · East Maitland, NSW · Hurstville Grove, NSW · Kiama, NSW · Kingswood, NSW · Marsden Park, NSW · Melbourne, VIC · Melonba, NSW · +10 more · National provider

  • 5+ families connected
  • Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning, Advocacy

Avics Care works across 13 NDIS support categories in Redfern, New South Wales. They also offer plan management. They are most often contacted for personal care and cleaning. They operate across multiple states.

How this listing is sourced

NDIS coverage13 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Community nursing care for high needs · Daily Personal Activities · Development of daily living and life skills · Early Childhood Supports · Group and Centre Based Activities · High Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Household tasks · Innovative Community Participation · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Therapeutic Supports
0435607034
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Living My Best

Accepts NDIS self · NDIS plan · NDIS agency
Redfern, NSW and 15 othersAlso servesBardia, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · Camden, NSW · Campbelltown, NSW · Castle Hill, NSW · Hurstville, NSW · Lidcombe, NSW · Liverpool, NSW · Parramatta, NSW · Penshurst, NSW · South Hurstville, NSW · Sydney, NSW · +3 more · Regional provider

  • 5+ families connected
  • Specialises in Cleaning, Personal care

Based in Redfern, New South Wales, Living My Best is an NDIS registered provider. Registered across 11 NDIS support categories, including Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports, shared living support and transport assistance. Cleaning and personal care are among their most-requested supports. They support both NDIS and aged care funding.

NDIS coverage11 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Community nursing care for high needs · Daily Personal Activities · Development of daily living and life skills · Group and Centre Based Activities · High Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Household tasks · Innovative Community Participation · Participation in community/social and civic activities
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No Hurdles Disability Support Services

Accepts NDIS self · NDIS plan · NDIS agency
Redfern, NSW and 78 othersAlso servesAlexandria, NSW · Allawah, NSW · Ashfield, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Bass Hill, NSW · Belfield, NSW · Belmore, NSW · Beverly Hills, NSW · Bexley, NSW · Bexley North, NSW · Blakehurst, NSW · Botany, NSW · +66 more · State-wide provider

  • 5+ families connected
  • Specialises in Transport

No Hurdles Disability Support Services works across 6 NDIS support categories in Redfern, New South Wales. Active on Carevo in the past week. They are most often contacted for transport. They operate across New South Wales.

How this listing is sourced

NDIS coverage6 groupsNDIS registration groupsHousehold tasks · Development of daily living and life skills · Group and Centre Based Activities · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Innovative Community Participation · Participation in community/social and civic activities
0458953261
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Network of Care

Accepts NDIS self · NDIS plan · NDIS agency
Redfern, NSW and 24 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Auburn, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · Bondi, NSW · Brisbane, QLD · Brisbane City, QLD · Cabramatta, NSW · Canley Vale, NSW · Central Coast, NSW · Dee Why, NSW · Fairfield, NSW · Fairfield Heights, NSW · +12 more · Regional provider

  • 5+ families connected
  • Specialises in Personal care, Social support

Based in Redfern, New South Wales, Network of Care is an NDIS registered provider. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them. Personal care and social support are among their most-requested supports. Registered across 12 NDIS support categories, including Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports, Plan Management and transport assistance.

NDIS coverage12 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Plan Management · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Community nursing care for high needs · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Accommodation/Tenancy Assistance · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Innovative Community Participation · Development of daily living and life skills · Household tasks · Daily Personal Activities · Group and Centre Based Activities
1300060635
Trusted provider
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Elite Care NSW

Accepts NDIS self · NDIS plan · NDIS agency · Home Care Package · CHSP · Private
Redfern, NSW and 279 othersAlso servesAbbotsford, NSW · Alexandria, NSW · Allambie Heights, NSW · Annandale, NSW · Annangrove, NSW · Ashbury, NSW · Ashfield, NSW · Asquith, NSW · Avalon Beach, NSW · Avoca Beach, NSW · Balgowlah, NSW · Balgowlah Heights, NSW · +267 more · State-wide provider

  • Specialises in Cleaning, Personal care, Gardening

Elite Care NSW works across 9 NDIS support categories in Redfern, New South Wales. Active on Carevo in the past week. They are most often contacted for cleaning and personal care. They operate across New South Wales.

How this listing is sourced

NDIS coverage9 groupsNDIS registration groupsDaily Personal Activities · Innovative Community Participation · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Development of daily living and life skills · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Group and Centre Based Activities · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Household tasks
0452182063
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Kalliopi Support Services

Accepts NDIS self · NDIS plan · NDIS agency · Private
Redfern, NSW and 5 othersAlso servesBlacktown, NSW · Kenthurst, NSW · Kingsford, NSW · Sydney, NSW · Waterloo, NSW · Regional provider

  • Specialises in Accommodation Support, Allied Health, Behaviour Support

Kalliopi Support Services is an NDIS registered provider in Redfern, New South Wales. Registered across 13 NDIS support categories, including daily living skills, daily personal care and Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education.

How this listing is sourced

NDIS coverage13 groupsNDIS registration groupsDevelopment of daily living and life skills · Daily Personal Activities · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Innovative Community Participation · Therapeutic Supports · Support Coordination · Household tasks · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Group and Centre Based Activities · Specialist Behaviour Support · Participation in community/social and civic activities
0450596752

About Redfern, NSW

Population

13,213

Local government area

Sydney (City)

Providers listed

20

Redfern sits within the Sydney (City) local government area in NSW. Providers serving this area often cover surrounding suburbs in the same LGA, so it is worth checking neighbouring areas if you cannot find an exact match.

How to check a provider's credentials

Carevo lists the registration details a provider reports and links you to the official Australian registers so you can confirm them 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

Listings show aged care approval where it is recorded. You can check a provider's current approval and the services they deliver on the Australian Government's My Aged Care find a provider service.

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
How we select and rank these providers

Providers on this page are filtered from our database of 20 innovative community participation providers in Redfern by NDIS registration group. Registration status is drawn from the NDIS Provider Register, which you can check yourself.

Ranking factors include: NDIS registration status, profile completeness, a provider's track record of responding to families, and whether the listing is claimed. Listings rotate daily to give all providers fair visibility. Paying for a subscription does not affect ranking, and we do not accept payment for higher placement.

Provider data is sourced from the NDIS Provider Register and updated regularly. If you notice incorrect information, contact us and we will investigate.

About Innovative Community Participation in Redfern

Innovative Community Participation covers non-traditional approaches to community engagement and skill building. This includes social enterprises, micro-businesses, peer-led programs, creative arts projects, and technology-based participation options. These supports often provide better outcomes than traditional group programs for participants who do not fit standard models.

Of the 20 innovative community participation providers in Redfern, 10 are NDIS registered and 10 have claimed their listing on Carevo. Providers in this area cover 37 different service categories, indicating a diverse range of specialisations.

With 20 providers in Redfern, you have a reasonable range of options when matching participants. Compare registration status, service descriptions, and proximity before making a referral.

What Innovative Community Participation Covers

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

Micro-Enterprise Support

Helping participants start and run small businesses. Can include market stalls, online shops, creative businesses, or service-based micro-enterprises. Combines employment and community participation goals.

Social Enterprise Programs

Employment-like activities within a social enterprise context. Participants contribute to a real business while receiving support and developing work skills.

Peer-Led Programs

Programs designed and led by people with disability for other participants. Peer support, mentoring, and advocacy programs that build capacity and social connections.

Technology-Assisted Participation

Using technology to enable community participation for participants who face physical barriers. Includes remote volunteering, online social groups, virtual reality experiences, and digital art programs.

Common Referral Scenarios

Real-world situations where you would refer a participant for innovative community participation in Redfern.

1.

A participant with a creative talent (art, music, cooking) wants to turn it into a small business. Refer to a micro-enterprise support provider who can help with business planning, market access, and ongoing mentoring.

2.

A participant does not engage with traditional day programs but has expressed interest in a specific community project. Innovative community participation can fund a customised program built around the participant's interests.

3.

A participant with physical disability is homebound but wants more social connection. Technology-assisted participation could provide online social groups, virtual volunteering, or remote creative programs.

What to Expect After Referral

Innovative community participation is a flexible category. Providers design programs around individual participant goals rather than fitting participants into existing group structures. Expect a co-design process where the provider works with the participant to create a personalised participation plan. Outcomes should focus on community contribution, social connections, and skill development.

Red Flags to Watch For

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

Provider running a standard group program but branding it as innovative

No genuine participant input into program design

Activities not connected to the participant's goals or interests

No outcome measurement or evidence of community contribution

Provider unable to explain how their approach differs from standard community participation

Innovative Community Participation works with Employment (micro-enterprises as a pathway to employment), Therapeutic Supports (creative therapies that overlap with community participation), and Daily Living Skills (building real-world skills through participation activities).

How to Refer a Participant for Innovative Community Participation

Step 1

Check plan funding in Category 9

Step 2

Verify provider registration status

Step 3

Contact provider or submit referral

Step 4

Set up service agreement with line items

Step 5

Monitor delivery and document outcomes

Referral Tips for Innovative Community Participation

Innovative community participation is ideal for participants whose goals do not fit neatly into standard day programs. Check what the provider's program actually involves (not just the marketing), how they measure participant outcomes, and whether the program genuinely builds capacity or is a repackaged group activity. These programs can be harder to justify at plan review without clear outcome data, so set reporting expectations upfront.

What to Check Before Making a Referral

Registration Status

Verify the provider holds the correct NDIS registration group for innovative community participation. Check the NDIS provider register if uncertain.

Service Area

Confirm the provider services Redfern and surrounding areas. Some providers listed here cover the broader Sydney CBD & Inner region.

Availability and Waitlists

Ask about current waitlist times. For urgent referrals, check multiple providers simultaneously to find the fastest availability.

Cultural and Language Needs

Match the participant's cultural background and language preferences where possible. Ask providers about staff diversity and interpreter availability.

Cancellation Policy

Review the provider's short notice cancellation terms. Under the NDIS Price Guide, providers can charge up to 100% for cancellations within 2 business days.

Reporting and Communication

Agree on how the provider will report progress to you. Regular updates make your own progress reports and plan review preparation much easier.

New South Wales NDIS Regulations and Compliance

All innovative community participation providers in Redfern must comply with the NDIS Practice Standards and the NDIS Code of Conduct. The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission oversees provider registration, complaints, and compliance enforcement in New South Wales.

As a support coordinator, you have a responsibility to refer participants to providers that meet quality and safety standards. If you observe or suspect non-compliance, report it to the NDIS Commission. Participants can also make complaints directly.

NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

Phone: 1800 035 544

Website: ndiscommission.gov.au

NDIS Provider Register

Verify provider registration status

Website: ndis.gov.au/find-provider

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as innovative community participation under the NDIS?

The NDIS defines innovative community participation broadly. It includes micro-enterprises where participants run small businesses, social enterprises, peer support networks, creative arts programs, technology-assisted participation, and other non-traditional approaches to building social and economic participation.

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

No. NDIA-managed participants can only use NDIS registered providers. If the participant is plan-managed or self-managed, they can use both registered and unregistered providers. Check the participant's plan management type before making a referral.

What should I do if there are no available providers in Redfern?

Expand your search to nearby suburbs. Many providers in the Sydney CBD & Inner region service multiple suburbs. You can also submit a referral through our form above, and we will search our full database of innovative community participation providers in the area.

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. The register shows current registration status, registration groups, and any conditions on registration. Providers listed on Carevo display their NDIS registration status on their profile.

What information should I include when making a referral?

Include the participant's name (with consent), their NDIS plan number, the relevant line items and budget available, the service frequency needed, any specific requirements (cultural, language, gender preference), and your contact details as the referring coordinator. The more detail you provide, the faster the provider can assess whether they can accept the referral.

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