Community outing with a support worker
Community & Social

Community Access

Social outings, activities, and community participation with a support worker.
24284 providers offering this service on FindMyHelp

General information only — not medical or care advice. Compare provider profiles and speak with your care coordinator, plan manager, or assessor about what is right for your situation.

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Last updated 13 August 2026

Community Access at a glance

Funding
NDIS, Support at Home, CHSP, Private
Typical cost
Varies by provider and funding type
Availability
Weekdays; some providers offer weekends
Typical wait
Often within 1–3 weeks
Cost figures are indicative guides only — not quotes or guarantees.

What's included

Social outings, activities, and community participation with a support worker.

On FindMyHelp you can compare providers who describe how they deliver community access, their service area, and what a typical visit or engagement includes.

Funding and how to pay

Community access and respite may be funded through NDIS core supports or aged care programs that support carers and social participation.

NDIS funding depends on your plan and whether the support is reasonable and necessary for your disability-related needs. Self-managed and plan-managed participants can often use registered or unregistered providers; NDIA-managed plans generally require NDIS-registered providers.

How to compare providers

When comparing community access providers:

  • Ask about experience relevant to your situation and funding type
  • Check service area, wait times, and staff continuity
  • Confirm how they invoice NDIS, Support at Home, or private clients
  • Compare how clearly they explain what is included in their service

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Providers across Australia

FindMyHelp lists 24,284 providers offering community access nationally.
New South Wales
8239
Victoria
7150
Queensland
3949
Western Australia
1900
South Australia
1781
Australian Capital Territory
385
Northern Territory
371
Tasmania
274

Frequently asked questions

Related info

Trusted sources to learn more about community access and funding in Australia.

How to check a provider's credentials

FindMyHelp lists registration details providers report and links you to official Australian registers so you can confirm them yourself. A listing on FindMyHelp is not an endorsement.

NDIS registration

Confirm a provider's current registration and approved support types on the NDIS Commission's public provider register.
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

Aged care approval

Check a provider's current approval and the services they deliver on My Aged Care.
My Aged Care

ABN you can check

Look up the provider's Australian Business Number on the Australian Business Register to confirm the business is active.
Australian Business Register

Complaints process

Lodge a concern with the NDIS Commission or the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission at any time.
NDIS Commission