Innovative Community Participation

ABOUT

Innovative Community Participation

NDIS participants often face significant barriers to employment and community participation. Our program is designed to support NDIS participants to build skills and confidence in order to actively participate in their community. Through side-by-side practice, the program provides participants with the opportunity to expand their horizons and develop new skills. The program is delivered by highly skilled Community Engagement Practitioners who adopt a capacity-building, community-based approach. This approach has been shown to be effective in assisting participants to make the transition away from the service to informal supports and/or employment. The Side by Side program is an important resource for NDIS participants, helping them to overcome barriers and realise their potential.

Innovative Community Participation

 Hope and Wish Australia programs are designed to support NDIS participants to build skills to actively participate in their community.  Through side-by-side practice, the program involves highly skilled Community Engagement Practitioners who assist participants to expand their opportunities for community participation and employment.  Community Engagement Practitioners adopt a capacity-building, community-based approach by working with participants in their local community to increase the likelihood of uptake and successful transition away from the service to informal supports and/or employment.

Community Engagement Practitioners maintain a focus on resilience, wellbeing and personal growth to successfully connect to the community, however each service is tailored to best suit the participant, and their goals, to allow them to get the most out of the service.  As appropriate, participants who access this program can expect support working on:

  • The importance of community engagement, social contribution and relationships in maintaining personal wellbeing
  • Self-awareness and self-care
  • Gaining awareness of personal interests, skillsets and passions and linking these to employment pathways
  • Emotional awareness and self-regulation
  • Adaptive social competency including increased awareness of social norms and expectations
  • Their relationship with their disability, independence, confidence and self-worth
  • Navigating systems and programs to successfully participate in their community and employment pathwayPreparation and support to access training and employment opportunities
  • Capacity building for seeking assistance in the community context without ongoing formalised supports

OUR VISION

Why Choose Us

We are passionate about helping our clients achieve their individual goals and we would be honoured to assist you or your loved ones in reaching your full potential. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you or your family member live a fuller life.