Community participation groups 

Call MS Connect on 1800 042 138

 

Community participation groups are all about coming together with others to learn new skills, enjoy social activities and have some fun.

Some of the problems community participation groups can help address

• isolation

• boredom

• bad mood and anxiety

• poor motivation

• difficulty with memory and cognition

The benefits of our community participation groups

• connect with others who understand

• improve mood and wellbeing

• focus on something other than symptoms

• break for you and your carer

• learn new skills

• participate in the community

How do I pay?

Community participation groups is an NDIS funded service. If you’re eligible for the NDIS, you can speak to your planner about including it in your plan. If you’re eligible, it won’t cost you anything.

Where we offer community participation groups

Contact MS Connect to see if we are offering a group in your area — we start new groups all the time!

What to ask for in your NDIS planning conversation

Day programs comes under:

• Community Participation

  • Group-based community, social and recreational activities

We can help you prepare for your planning conversation or come with you if you like, contact MS Connect for more information.

Download community participation groups info sheet

Our MS NDIS Services

We are registered to provide a number of NDIS services:

• MS Pre-planning is all about ensuring you are supported to understand the NDIS and what that means for you, including knowing what to ask for when you have your first NDIS meeting. 
   Download Pre-planning info sheet

• MS Support Coordination and Connection is all about making your NDIS plan active. Many people find it challenging to implement the support and services included in their plans.
   Download Support Coordination info sheet

• MS physiotherapy assessment is all about developing strategies to better manage your symptoms, improve your mobility and to be as independent as possible.
   Download Physiotherapy assessment and training info sheet

• MS occupational therapy assessment is all about supporting you to be as independent as possible, and to keep participating at home, work and socially.
   Download Occupational therapy assessment and training info sheet

• MS continence assessment is all about looking into what products, treatments and other strategies will help you take control of your bowel and bladder issues.
   Download Continence assessment info sheet

• MS exercise assessment. Exercise physiology and personal training is all about health and wellness, and putting an exercise program in place that works in with your symptoms.
   Download Exercise physiology info sheet

• MS Short term accommodation is all about taking a short break away from home, in a place that can support your needs properly.
   Download Short term accommodation info sheet