Social Activities & Outings
Connect with others and build friendships.
- Coffee and cafe outings
- Meeting friends
- Social groups and clubs
- Community events and festivals
- Markets and shopping
- Restaurants and dining out
NDIS Community Access & Social Support
NDIS Community Access in Liverpool, Fairfield & Bankstown
At Blue Bird Aged Care and Disability Services, we support people with all types of disabilities in Liverpool, Fairfield, Bankstown, and across South West Sydney to participate in their community, pursue their interests, build meaningful relationships, and enjoy the activities they love. Our community access support helps you get out, have fun, develop skills, and be part of your community.
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What is Community Access & Social Support in Liverpool, Fairfield & Bankstown?
Community access and social participation support helps you get out into your community, participate in activities you enjoy, develop new skills, build friendships, and live the life you want.
It's about more than just "going out". It's about:
- Participating in activities that matter to you
- Building confidence and independence
- Developing social skills and relationships
- Pursuing your interests and passions
- Being part of your community
- Trying new things and having fun
Our Philosophy
Everyone deserves to:
Everyone deserves to:
- Get out and have fun
- Pursue their interests and hobbies
- Build meaningful friendships
- Feel included in their community
- Try new experiences
- Develop skills and confidence
Community access is funded under NDIS Core Supports – Assistance with Social and Community Participation. This flexible funding lets you choose activities and supports that match your goals and interests. Learn more about NDIS funding →
Activities & Experiences We Support
We support you to participate in whatever activities and experiences interest you.
Recreation & Leisure
Fun activities and entertainment.
- Movies and cinema
- Bowling and mini golf
- Amusement parks and entertainment venues
- Beaches and parks
- Concerts and live shows
- Sporting events
Sports & Fitness
Stay active and healthy.
- Swimming and aquatic activities
- Gym and fitness programs
- Team sports participation
- Walking and hiking
- Yoga and gentle exercise
- Accessible sports programs
Arts, Crafts & Creative
Express yourself creatively.
- Art classes and workshops
- Craft activities
- Music and singing groups
- Drama and performance
- Photography
- Pottery and sculpture
Education & Learning
Learn new skills and knowledge.
- TAFE and community college courses
- Workshops and classes
- Library visits and reading groups
- Computer and technology skills
- Cooking classes
- Language learning
Volunteering & Giving Back
Contribute to your community.
- Charity and community organisations
- Environmental activities
- Animal shelters and rescue
- Community gardens
- Food banks and meal programs
- Mentoring programs
Hobby Development
Pursue your passions and interests.
- Collections and special interests
- Gaming and gaming groups
- Gardening and nature
- Model building
- Music and instruments
- Reading and book clubs
Travel & Adventure
Explore new places and experiences.
- Day trips and excursions
- Weekend getaways (within service area)
- Tourist attractions
- Nature and bushwalking
- Cultural sites and museums
- Adventure activities
Life Skills Development
Build independence and capability.
- Public transport training
- Shopping and budgeting skills
- Communication skills
- Social skills development
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
Our Community Access Support
Community access isn't just transport to activities. It's active support to help you participate, engage, and get the most from your experiences.
Before the activity
- Plan outings and activities with you
- Research venues and accessibility
- Coordinate transport and logistics
- Help with booking and registration
- Prepare any materials needed
- Discuss goals and what you want to achieve
During the activity
- Provide transport to and from activities
- Support you to participate fully
- Help with communication and social interaction
- Assist with physical access as needed
- Encourage you to try new things
- Take photos and create memories (if you want)
- Facilitate social connections
- Support skill development
After the activity
- Reflect on the experience together
- Celebrate achievements
- Discuss what you enjoyed
- Plan future activities
- Share updates with family/coordinators (with consent)
- Track progress toward goals
It's about YOU.
Your community access is designed around your interests, goals, pace and choices. You decide what we do, where we go, and how we spend your time.
Your community access is designed around your interests, goals, pace and choices. You decide what we do, where we go, and how we spend your time.
Who Benefits from Community Access in Liverpool, Fairfield & Bankstown?
We support NDIS participants of all ages with all types of disabilities across Liverpool, Fairfield, Bankstown, and South West Sydney. Whether you want to build social connections, pursue your interests, develop independence, or stay active, we can help.
We support people with all types of disabilities including:
Physical Disabilities
- Cerebral palsy
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Parkinson's disease
- Spinal cord injuries
- Muscular dystrophy
- Acquired brain injury (ABI)
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Mobility impairments
- Arthritis and joint conditions
- Chronic pain conditions
- Amputation
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Intellectual disability
- Down syndrome
- Developmental delay
- Global developmental delay
- Learning disabilities
- Fragile X syndrome
- ADHD (when it impacts participation)
Neurological & Degenerative Conditions
- Stroke recovery
- Motor neurone disease (MND)
- Huntington's disease
- Progressive neurological conditions
- Epilepsy
- Dementia (under 65)
- Movement disorders
Mental Health, Sensory & Complex Needs
- Psychosocial disabilities
- Mental health conditions (anxiety, depression)
- Vision impairment and blindness
- Hearing impairment and deafness
- Deafblind
- Sensory processing disorders
- Complex support needs
- Multiple disabilities
Common community access goals across Liverpool, Fairfield & Bankstown:
- Build social connections and friendships
- Pursue interests and hobbies
- Develop independence and life skills
- Stay active and healthy
- Learn new skills
- Try new experiences
- Build confidence in social situations
- Be part of the community
Community Access across South West Sydney
We provide community access services throughout Liverpool, Fairfield, Bankstown, Cabramatta, Campbelltown, Mount Pritchard, and surrounding South West Sydney suburbs. We support you to access activities and venues throughout the area.
We provide community access services throughout Liverpool, Fairfield, Bankstown, Cabramatta, Campbelltown, Mount Pritchard, and surrounding South West Sydney suburbs. We support you to access activities and venues throughout the area.
1:1 and group support available
- 1:1 support: one support worker dedicated to you
- Small groups: share activities with 2–3 participants with similar interests
- Your choice: you decide what works best for you
Great Activities in Liverpool, Fairfield & Bankstown
South West Sydney has so much to offer. Here are popular local activities and venues our participants enjoy.
Liverpool Area
- Liverpool Hospital markets
- Whitlam Leisure Centre
- Liverpool Library and Knowledge Centre
- Bigge Park and recreation areas
- Liverpool City Centre shopping and cafes
- Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre
Bankstown Area
- Bankstown Sports Club
- Paul Keating Park
- Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre
- Local community centres
- Bankstown shopping and dining
Fairfield Area
- Fairfield Adventure Park
- Fairfield City Museum & Gallery
- Fairfield Showground events
- Multicultural festivals and events
- Fairfield Leisure Centre
Cabramatta Area
- Cabramatta Freedom Plaza markets
- Cabramatta Library
- Asian cultural experiences
- Local restaurants and food tours
- Community festivals
Campbelltown Area
- Campbelltown Arts Centre
- Queen Street shopping
- Campbelltown Stadium
- Local parks and reserves
- Community programs
Nearby Attractions
- Western Sydney Parklands
- Sydney Zoo (Western Sydney Zoo)
- Featherdale Wildlife Park
- Local cinemas and entertainment
- Community pools and aquatic centres
- Markets and festivals
Know somewhere you'd like to go?
If there's a place you'd like to visit or an activity you want to try, tell us. If it's within our service area and safe, we'll make it happen.
If there's a place you'd like to visit or an activity you want to try, tell us. If it's within our service area and safe, we'll make it happen.
Building Skills & Achieving Goals
Community access is a great opportunity to work on skills and achieve your NDIS goals.
Social skills
- Starting conversations
- Making friends
- Group participation
- Reading social cues
- Maintaining friendships
- Appropriate behaviour in different settings
Communication skills
- Expressing wants and needs
- Asking for help
- Speaking with confidence
- Using communication devices
- Understanding others
Independence skills
- Using public transport
- Money management and budgeting
- Making decisions
- Problem-solving
- Planning activities
- Time management
Practical and physical skills
- Shopping and selecting items
- Using technology
- Ordering food
- Following directions
- Safety awareness and organisation
- Coordination, fitness and stamina
Goal examples
- "I want to make 3 new friends this year"
- "I want to learn to catch the bus independently"
- "I want to join a sports team"
- "I want to go to a concert"
- "I want to volunteer in my community"
- "I want to develop my art skills"
- "I want to feel more confident in social situations"
Flexible Support When You Want It
When we provide support
- 7 days a week including public holidays
- Daytime activities: morning and afternoon outings
- Evening activities: dinner, movies, events
- Weekend activities: full day or half day
- School holiday programs: for children and teens
How long and how often
- 2–4 hours: short outings
- 4–6 hours: half day
- 6–8 hours: full day
- Once a week, multiple times a week, fortnightly, monthly, or as needed
Regular or ad-hoc
Some people like a regular routine. Others prefer booking as events come up. Both work fine.
Some people like a regular routine. Others prefer booking as events come up. Both work fine.
NDIS Funding for Community Access
How community access is funded
Community access is funded through your NDIS Core Supports budget under "Assistance with Social and Community Participation." Core Supports is flexible, so you can adjust hours and combine supports based on your needs.
What's included in the rate
- Support worker time (including travel time with you)
- Support worker skills and experience
- Planning and coordination
- Documentation and reporting
What's NOT included
- Your activity costs (tickets, entry fees)
- Your meals and refreshments
- Materials or equipment for activities
- Your public transport fares
Pricing
We charge in line with the NDIS Price Guide and Support Catalogue. Rates vary depending on time and day:
- Weekday support (Mon–Fri, 6am–8pm)
- Weekend support (Sat–Sun, 6am–8pm) – weekend loading
- Evening support (after 8pm) – evening loading
- Public holidays – public holiday rates
Plan management
Plan-managed (recommended)
- We invoice your plan manager directly
- Simpler for you
- Flexibility to choose providers like Blue Bird
Self-managed
- We provide invoices for you to submit
- Full control of your funding
- We keep your documentation clear
Remember: the NDIS funds support worker time, not your activity costs. Budget separately for entry fees, meals, and materials. Contact us for a personalised quote →
Your Safety & Wellbeing
Our commitment
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearances
- National Police Checks
- Working With Children Checks (where applicable)
- First aid trained
- Relevant disability support experience
- Trained in the NDIS Code of Conduct
- Emergency procedures
Risk management
- Assess risks and plan for safety
- Check venue accessibility
- Ensure appropriate support ratios
- Have emergency plans in place
- Follow behaviour support plans (if applicable)
During activities
- Stay with you at all times
- Monitor wellbeing
- Respond to concerns quickly
- Respect dignity and choices
- Follow safety procedures
Frequently Asked Questions
That's okay. We'll explore interests with you, try different options, and help you discover what you enjoy. Many people start with a mix of activities.
Yes. If you want a friend to join you, let us know so we can plan accordingly.
Yes. We'll introduce you to potential support workers and you can choose who you're most comfortable with. Consistency matters.
We'll have a backup plan. We can switch to an indoor option or reschedule if you prefer.
No. You pay for your own costs. The NDIS hourly rate covers the support worker's time and their costs are included.
Yes. If you love a particular activity or venue, we can make it a regular routine.
We love new experiences. Tell us what you want to try and we'll research, plan and support it if it's safe and within our service area.
Yes. We can facilitate small group activities with 2–3 participants, based on shared interests.
We provide community access throughout Liverpool, Fairfield, Bankstown, Cabramatta, Campbelltown, Mount Pritchard, and all surrounding South West Sydney suburbs.
Ready to get out, have fun, and be part of your community?
Contact Blue Bird Aged Care and Disability Services today for a free consultation.
We'll talk about your interests, your goals, and the activities you'd like to try.