What is Innovative Community Participation?
Innovative community participation is a form of NDIS support that provides participants with structured opportunities to learn life skills while participating in real-world experience. Innovative community participation differs from standard community participation support in that it supports participants to develop creativity and personal growth through exploration, relationship building, and community participation.
Innovative community participation programs provide structured opportunities for participants to improve their communication, independence, social skills, problem-solving skills, self-confidence, and self-expression, while providing them with support in their learning and development.
The development of innovative community participation programs at Unibella is based on the unique needs, goals, and talents of each participant so that they feel empowered and supported throughout their participation.
How Does Innovative Community Participation Benefit Participants of the NDIS?
Innovative community participation programs are designed to provide a pathway to independence and inclusion for participants of the NDIS. Participants may wish to learn a new hobby, socialise with like-minded individuals or explore employment within their community, and the program is structured to assist in the development of confidence and capability over time.There are many advantages to using Innovative Community Participation (ICP):
Improved socialisations, friendships and social skills
Improved mental health & emotional resilience
Increased independence & growing confidence making decisions
Experiencing new environments and new activities
Assistance on how to explore work, study or volunteer pathways
All these opportunities do more than fill a calendar, they also help to build life skills and create paths toward opportunity.
Types of Activities Included in Innovative Community Participation
At Unibella NDIS we design activities to be enjoyable, meaningful and engaging, with a focus on on-the-job learning experiences and "real-life" situations.
Sample activities available include;
Cooking classes and planning meals
Art, craft, and music workshops
Fitness, wellness, and outdoor adventures
Learning & skills training on using public transport
Community classes/skill building workshops
Volunteering or supported employment programs
Technology, budgeting, and communication skills training
Each program is run by qualified support staff who will be present to assist and guide participants safely, as well as offer encouragement and understand participants’ dignity.
Unibella NDIS - why partner with us for innovative community participation?
Unibella NDIS has a person-centred, flexible and empowering philosophy. We believe in taking time to better understand each participant’s aspirations, needs and obstacles; therefore, we can provide the type of support that will actually make a difference.
What makes us different?
Each program is tailored to achieve each person’s individual NDIS goals.
Our support workers receive ongoing, comprehensive training and they approach their roles with compassion.
We provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all participants.
We are committed to achieving real outcomes: increased confidence, skills, and independence.
Participants receive respectful support, which encourages them to make their own decisions and takes into account their autonomy and choice.
We don't provide just a service, we provide an opportunity for all participants to grow, be connected, and actively participate.
Join the Unibella NDIS Community
If you, or someone you care for, would like an innovative community participation service through the NDIS that helps develop life skills (confidence, independence) and create a lifelong journey of learning, please contact Unibella NDIS. Together, we will find interests, identify strengths, and encourage an enjoyable, empowering, and nurturing community experience.
Unibella NDIS - supporting individuals to live with confidence, inclusion, and independence.
