NDIS Funded · NSW & Victoria

Group-Based & Community Social Supports

At VHCC, our Group-Based and Community Social Supports are designed to provide structured, meaningful opportunities for participants to build capacity, develop social connections, and engage actively in their communities.

These supports extend beyond centre-based programs — incorporating real-world community experiences that promote independence, confidence, and inclusion, while aligning with each participant’s NDIS goals.

Hunter Region, Newcastle & Lake Macquarie, NSW
Box Hill, Ballarat & Shepparton, VIC
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Program Types
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What We Offer

Our Programs & Supports

VHCC provides a range of structured group-based and community social supports designed to promote capacity building, social connection, and meaningful participation in everyday life.

Day Programs & Outings

Centre-Based & Group Community Programs

Structured programs delivered across both centre-based and community environments, combining routine, engagement, and skill development with supported group outings that build confidence and independence in real-world settings.

Centre-based structured programs
Supported group outings
Skill development focus
Routine and engagement
Real-world confidence building
Small-Group Real-World Participation

Community Social Supports

Small-group supports delivered in real-world environments, promoting meaningful participation, inclusion, and increased independence within the community.

Small-group format
Real-world community environments
Meaningful inclusion
Independence building
Flexible scheduling
The Social Collective (NSW Only)

After-Hours Social Programs

The Social Collective is VHCC’s after-hours, community-based program delivered across New South Wales. It provides structured social engagement opportunities in real-world environments, supporting participants to build confidence, develop social skills, and increase independence outside of standard daytime supports.

After-hours availability
NSW program
Community-based settings
Social skills development
Confidence and independence
Outside standard daytime hours
NSW Exclusive Program

The Social Collective

The Social Collective is VHCC’s after-hours, community-based social program delivered exclusively across New South Wales. It provides structured social engagement opportunities in real-world environments, supporting participants to build confidence, develop social skills, and increase independence outside of standard daytime supports.

We don’t just facilitate activities — we create structured environments and real-world opportunities that support participants to build confidence, develop skills, and form meaningful connections.

After-hours scheduling outside standard daytime supports
Delivered in real-world community environments across NSW
Structured social engagement with a skill-building focus
Builds confidence, social skills, and independence
Available to participants in Hunter Region, Newcastle & Lake Macquarie

The Social Collective

NSW After-Hours Program

Delivery ModeCommunity-based, real-world environments
TimingAfter-hours — outside standard daytime supports
Group SizeSmall group format for meaningful connection
LocationNSW — Hunter Region, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie
FundingCore Supports or Capacity Building (NDIS)
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What We Support

Through Group-Based & Community Social Supports, We Assist Participants To

Build social confidence and develop meaningful relationships
Strengthen communication and interpersonal skills
Develop emotional regulation and appropriate social responses
Increase independence in community participation
Build capacity to engage in group settings and shared environments
Explore interests, hobbies, and recreational activities
Develop routine, structure, and engagement in daily activities
Increase confidence in accessing community and social environments

NDIS Funding Categories

Core SupportsAssistance with Social and Community Participation
Capacity BuildingIncreased Social and Community Participation

The specific category depends on the participant's individual NDIS plan and goals.

Our Approach

A Person-Centred Approach

Our approach is grounded in person-centred practice and aligned with the NDIS Practice Standards, with a strong focus on capacity building, active support, and participant choice and control.

Structured & Program-Based

Clear goals and outcomes underpin every support — ensuring all programs are purposeful and contribute to participant development, not just attendance.

Skill Development Focus

Every support is designed with a focus on building skills and increasing independence — equipping participants with the tools they need to participate more fully.

Active Support Practices

Delivered using active support practices to encourage genuine participation — participants are supported to do as much as possible for themselves in every session.

Strengths-Based

Builds on each participant’s existing abilities and interests, celebrating progress and empowering individuals to develop at their own pace.

Centre-Based & Real-World Settings

Facilitated across both centre-based and real-world community environments — giving participants experience in the settings where skills matter most.

Responsive to Complex Needs

Experienced in supporting participants with psychosocial and complex presentations, including implementation of behaviour support plans in group settings.

Structured & Outcome-Focused

Program Types We Deliver

At VHCC, all group-based and community social supports are delivered with clear intent and aligned with participant goals. Programs are designed to promote meaningful engagement, inclusion, and skill development across both structured and real-world environments.

Centre-based skill development programs
Supported group outings and community activities
Small-group community participation supports
Social and recreational group activities
Life skills development within both group and community settings
Structured routines and engagement programs

All supports are designed to promote meaningful engagement, inclusion, and skill development across both structured and real-world environments.

Who We Support

Who We Support

VHCC provides Group-Based and Community Social Supports to participants across a range of disability types. All supports are tailored to each participant’s individual goals, functional capacity, and NDIS plan.

Psychosocial Disability

Structured, consistent group and community supports for participants living with mental health conditions and psychosocial disability, promoting social connection and stability.

Intellectual Disability

Engaging group and community programs for participants with intellectual disability, focused on skill building, inclusion, and meaningful participation in everyday settings.

Physical Disability

Accessible group and community participation supports for participants with physical disability, supporting community access, social engagement, and increased independence.

Complex Support Needs

Experienced in supporting participants with complex and high-intensity needs, including behaviour support plan implementation in group and community settings.

The VHCC Difference

Why Choose VHCC for Group-Based & Community Social Supports?

VHCC is committed to delivering high-quality, structured supports that align with the intent of the NDIS — supporting participants to build skills, form connections, and engage meaningfully in their communities.

We don’t just facilitate activities — we create structured environments and real-world opportunities that support participants to build confidence, develop skills, and form meaningful connections.

Structured and outcome-focused
Aligned with NDIS Practice Standards and participant plans
Focused on capacity building and skill development
Designed to promote inclusion, participation, and connection
Delivered with consistency, professionalism, and respect

Our Commitment

Meaningful, Not Just PresentWe support participants to genuinely engage — not just attend.
Structured EnvironmentsPrograms are planned, purposeful, and aligned with NDIS goals.
Real-World SettingsSupports delivered where skills matter most — in the community.
The Social Collective (NSW)Unique after-hours program exclusive to NSW participants.

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