Participate Community

At AAAR Ability Assist we believe that everyday is an opportunity to reach new heights and fulfill your desired goals. We acknowledge that everyone deserves to have fun in their lives and participate in social activities, social events, and recreational activities.

AAAR Ability Assist is proud to offer community participation under their scope to empower their participants to reach new goals, explore and challenge their potential. Whether you like to be in a group of like-minded individuals to go on adventures and explore your potential, or whether you like to be one on one with our highly qualified staff, at AAAR Ability Assist we guarantee that whatever your interest and hobbies be, we will develop a plan tailored to suit your needs.

At AAAR Ability Assist we offer a wide range of activities to engage with our participants and increase their inclusion in the wider community. 

Our services are delivered throughout the week giving you the flexibility you deserve. The services included but not limited to:

• Arts and Crafts
• Beach Days (on applicable days) Beach + Volleyball 
• Bowling/Laser Tag
• Tutoring
• Swimming
• Candle Making
• BBQ Days 
• Bike Riding
• Sports Coaching Clinics (Soccer, Basketball, Cricket, Rugby League and Tennis)
• Karaoke nights
• Field Days (Excursions, Royal Australian Mint, Taronga Zoo, Jamberoo, Blue Mountains etc.)
• Visiting your local library
• Camps, classes and vacation activities
• Building skills, taking up a new interest or learning new things
• Volunteering

What you can pay for with Social and Community Participation funding.

Social and Community Participation funding is most likely to cover costs associated with getting to and participating in activities rather than the costs of the activities themselves.

For example, you might want to attend your local community centre to learn a craft-based activity like woodwork.

You may be able to use your Social and Community Participation funding to pay for a support worker to:

• Transport you to and from the activity
• Attend with you
• Help you get the most out of the class such as providing Auslan interpreting, communication support or assistance with completing activities
• Support with using the bathroom, eating or other personal care requirements while you are out and about.

The worker’s time can be claimed at the agreed hourly rate for both transport time and time spent accompanying you during the activity.