Innovative Community Participation

Innovative Community Participation (NDIS Support Category 0116) funds creative and non-traditional activities that help participants build skills, develop confidence and engage meaningfully with their community in new ways.

What Makes This Different

Unlike standard community participation, Innovative Community Participation supports activities that are specifically designed to build capacity and create pathways to greater independence. These are structured programs with measurable outcomes — not just outings.

Example Programs

• Art therapy and creative expression programs
• Cooking and nutrition skills groups
• Peer mentoring and leadership programs
• Community garden and environmental projects
• Drama, music and performance groups
• Digital literacy and technology programs
• Sports coaching and fitness programs tailored to disability

Measurable Outcomes

AHK Care’s innovative programs include regular goal reviews to demonstrate the capacity-building outcomes being achieved. This evidence is valuable at NDIS plan reviews and helps participants and families see real progress.