Innovative Community Participation

Innovative Community Participation are Activities not included under other community participation registration groups; for mainstream providers who want to enable participants to access mainstream activities.

It helps build confidence, learn new skills, and connect with others in safe, supported environments.

This support is more flexible than standard community access programs. It’s designed to help you try new things, grow personally, and become more independent.

This is what is included in this category:

.Workshops and classes to build life or employment skills

.Creative and social activities – art, drama, music, sports

.Peer support and mentoring

.Volunteering or skill-building programs

.Support to explore interests and build community connections

.Help planning and attending social or community events

My Story

🌟 NDIS Support Category: 0116 – Innovative Community Participation

Helping you connect, learn, and grow through creative community activities

✅ What is This Support?

Innovative Community Participation supports NDIS participants to get involved in their community in new and creative ways. It helps build confidence, learn new skills, and connect with others in safe, supported environments.

This support is more flexible than standard community access programs. It’s designed to help you try new things, grow personally, and become more independent.

🎨 What Services Are Included?

Supports in this category can include:

Workshops and classes to build life or employment skills
Creative and social activities – art, drama, music, sports
Peer support and mentoring
Volunteering or skill-building programs
Support to explore interests and build community connections
Help planning and attending social or community events

🧠 The focus is on personal development and trying something new in a supported, engaging way.

💰 Prices and Support Codes

Here’s the current pricing info (2024–2025 NDIS Price Guide):

Support ItemSupport CodePrice (per hour)

Innovative Community Participation11_024_0116_1_3$65.47

💡 This price is for activities led by providers under the "Capacity Building – Increased Social & Community Participation" category.

👤 Who is This For?

You may benefit from this support if:

You want to build your confidence and social skills
You want to try new activities or explore hobbies
You want to meet people and connect with your community
You’re working toward becoming more independent and involved
You’re preparing for volunteering, work, or further learning

📝 How to Get These Supports

Ask your NDIS planner or Local Area Coordinator (LAC) about adding this support.
It falls under Capacity Building – Increased Social and Community Participation.
Choose a provider who offers innovative or creative programs.
Set goals and pick activities that match your interests and support your development.

🙋 Need Help?

If you're unsure how to include this in your NDIS plan, or need help finding the right programs, your support coordinator or LAC can guide you.