Social and Recreation support?
Social and recreation activities are part of everyday life. These are activities everybody does for fun and can help with your health and wellbeing. They can also help you to meet new people and improve your skills. When we talk about support for social and recreation activities funded under the NDIS, we mean the extra help you need to take part in these activities because of your disability.
visiting your friends and family
active hobbies, such as bike riding, horse riding or kayaking
playing sport, such as tennis, surfing or basketball
going out, for instance to the movies or a concert
going places for fun, such as shopping or visiting a museum
relaxing, like meditation or yoga
work and study support?
If you want to work or study, we want to support you. You might need support with working or studying now. Or you might want to work or study in the future. This page has information on how we make decisions about the work and study supports we can fund.
When we talk about work and study supports, we mean the extra support you need because of your disability to:
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Study at school
Prepare for work
Find your first job or a new job
start an apprenticeship
try things like volunteering or work experience
work in your own business
Challenge Yourself And Push The Limits
Challenge Yourself and Push the Limits
Participate DESS
Participate DESS
DESS Support Participants Having Fun.
For people living with a disability and their carers, social participation has many benefits. From gaining a sense of belonging and being connected to the community, to building your confidence and participating in local events. Getting out with friends or people you have met is a great outlet for both personal development and socialising.
Does DESS offer group programs?
Yes, we do. You might know these as centre-based programs or day services where you can join us for the day in one of our hubs.
Sometimes you could head out for activities such as swimming or horse-riding, or you might choose to do an art or music class instead. You decide!
