Centre of Hope helps NDIS participants across Sydney and NSW get out into their community: seeing friends, trying new activities, joining groups and building the independence to do more on their own terms.
Ask about community access.
Leave your details and our team will call you to talk through your NDIS plan and the support you are after. No pressure, and no obligation.
Prefer to talk now? Call 0432 250 900, weekdays 9am to 5pm.
Referring someone as a support coordinator, health worker or other professional? Use our referral form.
Community access, built around what you enjoy.
We start with you: what you want to do, who you want to see, and what would make the week better. Then we match you with a support worker who fits, and build from there.
Social outings
Catching up with friends and family, going to cafés, shops, the movies or local events.
Sport and recreation
Trying a sport, joining a gym session, going for a swim or getting back to an old hobby.
Classes and interests
Art, music, cooking, library programs or community courses that match your interests.
Getting around
Learning to plan trips and use public transport with more confidence.
Making connections
Finding clubs, groups and community spaces where you can meet people.
Everyday errands
Shopping, banking, appointments and the practical things that keep life moving.
Building independence
Practising the skills that mean you need a little less help over time.
Events and celebrations
Support to go to the events that matter to you, from festivals to family occasions.
Community access is for participants who want more from their week.
- Adults who want support to go out, try activities and meet people
- Young people building confidence and independence in the community
- Participants who feel isolated and want to reconnect with friends or family
- People living with psychosocial disability who want gentle, steady support to get out more
- Anyone with community participation funding in their NDIS plan
Five steps. At your pace.
From your first call to your first outing, this is how it works.
A free conversation
Call or send a referral. We talk about what you enjoy, what you would like to try, and how you like to be supported.
Check your funding
We look at your plan together to confirm your community participation funding and how you want to use it.
Match your worker
We introduce a support worker whose interests, personality and availability suit you.
Get out there
We start with the activities you choose, at a pace that feels right.
Review and grow
We check in regularly and adjust as your goals and confidence grow.
How the NDIS funds community access
Community access is usually paid from the Assistance with social and community participation category of your Core Supports budget. The NDIA says Core Supports funding is flexible, so you can use the total across and within the core categories to work towards your goals.
Some participants also have Increased social and community participation funding in Capacity Building, for supports that help you find and join activities, build social skills and grow your network. From 1 October 2026, the NDIA says budgets for social, economic and community participation will be reduced as plans are reassessed or renewed, so it is worth planning your supports carefully. Read the NDIA’s update.
The way we work with you.
Prompt response
We get back to you as quickly as we can. Tell us if it is urgent and we will prioritise it.
Plain language
NDIS jargon explained, always. You will know what is happening and why.
Your goals first
What we do is tied to the goals in your plan, and we check in regularly on how it is going.
Safe and respectful
Screened, trained workers who follow the NDIS Code of Conduct and respect your privacy.
Your choice
You choose your providers. You can use us for this service and someone else for another.
One connected team
If you use more than one of our services, the people supporting you talk to each other.
Good questions, honest answers.
Do I need a diagnosis to use community access?
You need to be an NDIS participant with funding for social and community participation in your plan. If you are not sure what your plan includes, we can go through it with you.
Can my support worker drive me to activities?
Transport arrangements depend on your plan and what you agree with us. We will talk this through at the start, including any travel costs, before anything is booked.
Can I choose my support worker?
Yes. We match you with someone who suits you, and if it is not the right fit, we will find someone else.
Is community access the same as group programs?
Not quite. Community access is usually one-to-one support out in the community. Group programs are shared activities with other participants. Many people use both.
What changes from 1 October 2026?
The NDIA says budgets for social, economic and community participation supports will be reduced as plans are reassessed or new plans approved from 1 October 2026, and as plans are renewed from 1 February 2027. Your current plan does not change until then.
Where do you provide community access?
We support participants across Sydney and New South Wales, and we come to you.
Your community is waiting. Let’s get started.
Tell us what you would love to do more of, and we will help you make it happen.
Centre of Hope Pty Ltd · ABN 89 669 596 936 · Registered NDIS provider 4050161679 · verify on the NDIS Commission registerGeneral information only, current as at 25 September 2026. What your plan funds is decided by the NDIA. NDIS rules change, so check the latest at ndis.gov.au.