SOCIAL & COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
Empowerment. Inclusion. Real Growth.
At Inclusive Solutions Australia (ISA), our Social and Community Participation programs aren’t just about “keeping busy” — they’re about unlocking confidence, purpose, and connection.
We believe every person has the right to experience meaningful inclusion, develop real world skills, and build relationships that enrich their lives. That’s why we’ve designed a participant-led, results-focused approach that helps you discover new passions, connect with your community, and work towards greater independence — all while having fun along the way.
ISA’s approach to community access is flexible, participant-led, and vibrant. Through our ISA Social Club, interest-based groups, and real-time event database (powered through our internal app), participants can connect with their passions and community.
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Access to free and low-cost events across South-East QLD
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Peer support outings and shared interest groups (e.g. art, sport, food, gaming)
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Localised social clubs, including Walk & Talk, Friday Night Socials, Women's Circles
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Flexible, open-ended support worker planning model — where activities are initiated and adapted by participants and teams in real time
What makes our community access program stand out is the holistic team communication model behind it. ISA support workers are empowered to collaborate across the organisation to plan and host shared outings, connection-focused gatherings, and adventure-based excursions that are open to all participants. This integrated approach means that participants don’t just attend isolated events — they become part of a thriving, welcoming ISA community.
Each month, we host at least one free ISA-wide social event, giving participants the chance to meet other participants, connect with staff from other locations, and build lasting friendships in inclusive, relaxed settings. These events have become a highlight of our calendar — consistently praised for creating genuine belonging, boosting confidence, and opening new social pathways for participants who may have previously felt isolated.
Our goal is not just to “go out for the day.” We aim to broaden horizons, expose participants to new experiences, and foster real relationships. Whether it’s a coastal trip, a creative workshop, or a local cultural event, our approach to social and community access is about inclusion, joy, and connection — not just ticking a box.
This isn’t just access. This is engaged, confident participation.
How We Work – The ISA Empowerment Model
We start with your goals, your strengths, and your aspirations — not just what's available in the area. Our Empowerment Team then works with you to build a customised Community Participation Plan, connecting you with:
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Group and individual-based activities
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Recreational experiences aligned with your interests
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Local community hubs and inclusive spaces
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Cultural, creative, social and peer-led opportunities
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Volunteering and leadership roles
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Support to gain confidence in public and social settings
We also help participants who are still figuring out what they enjoy — because you don’t know what you love until you try.
Why ISA?
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We don’t do ‘one size fits all’ – every experience is co-designed
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We focus on outcomes, not just attendance
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We integrate life skills, relationship-building, and confidence into every support
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We offer access to real social spaces, not staged programs
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Our staff are fun, energetic, and committed to your personal growth
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We work across QLD in local parks, gyms, art centres, shopping precincts, cultural venues, and more
Our Empowerment Team is made up of people who genuinely care — people who know how to draw out the best in others, and make every support session feel like a step toward something greater.
What Supports Are Funded by the NDIS?
ISA provides Social and Community Participation supports under:
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Core Supports – Assistance with Social and Community Participation
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Capacity Building – Increased Social and Community Participation
These can include:
Individual Supports
Going to the gym, art classes, coffee outings, swimming, fishing, bushwalking, joining local interest groups.
Group Activities
ISA-created group outings, team building days, festivals, BBQs, peer mentoring events.
Skill Building
Social communication, travel training, money handling during community access.
Community Inclusion
Exploring clubs, volunteering, faith-based events, multicultural celebrations
Personal Growth
Trying new things, managing anxiety in public, increasing independence in the community.
Our goal is always the same: to build your skills, your confidence, and your independence, all while helping you live a full and connected life.
Participant Choice Comes First
ISA doesn’t lock participants into a narrow set of activities.
We walk alongside you to explore:
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What’s in your plan
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What brings you joy
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What you want to try or learn
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What barriers you may face socially and how we can help overcome them
Our support is flexible, fun, and completely tailored to your lifestyle.
We understand that not every person knows what they enjoy yet, so we create pathways to discover it together.
Partnerships That Open Doors
ISA works with a range of community organisations, businesses, and local councils to create genuine experiences and real-world opportunities. Whether it’s helping you join a local sporting club, creating a small business showcase event, or volunteering with a community garden — we’ll make sure your time in the community is purposeful and engaging.
We also help participants use their NDIS plans strategically, connecting them to:
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Group programs that meet individual outcomes
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Centre-based activities that promote long-term growth
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Local networks that lead to lasting friendships
Next Steps – Start Living the Life You Choose!
Let’s design a plan that helps you connect, explore, and grow, on your terms.
Live life on your own path with ISA walking beside you. Talk to us today!
📩 Email: admin@isagroup.com.au
📞 Phone: (+61) 0458 057 090
🌐 www.isagroup.com.au
📍 Logan, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Brisbane, and more.
What Participants Are Saying
“I never thought I’d go out alone. Now I go to the gym, I’ve made new friends, and I’m planning my first trip away.”
— Participant, Logan
“ISA helped my son try different things until he found what he loved. Now he volunteers twice a week and leads part of the group.”
— Parent of ISA Participant
“The support I got wasn’t just about doing things, it was about learning how to live more freely and feel more confident in public.”
— Participant, Gold Coast
“ISA helped me build confidence in the community and help me engage with different activities which has helped me build lifelong friends and I how I met my fiancé!
— Participant - Logan