Community Access

Support to get out, connect, and engage in your community — your way.

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About Social and Community Support.

Community Access is flexible support designed to help you participate in everyday life, build confidence, and stay connected to the people and places around you. Rather than following a fixed schedule or program, this support is built around your interests, your routine, and what matters most to you.

Whether you want to get out more often, attend appointments, try something new, or simply have support with day-to-day activities, we work alongside you to make it happen in a way that feels comfortable and achievable.

What this can look like.

Community Access is different for everyone, but may include:

  • Going out for coffee or meals

  • Shopping or running errands

  • Attending appointments

  • Visiting friends and family

  • Getting out to the beach, parks, or local events

  • Exploring hobbies or trying new activities

  • Building confidence using public transport

Support is designed to fit naturally into your life and can be adjusted as your needs change. It can be one-on-one or shared, a few hours a week or more regular outings, and either planned or more spontaneous.

This is a good fit if you’re looking to get out more, build confidence, increase independence, or prefer flexible, non-structured support.

How we support you.

We take the time to understand your goals, preferences, and routine so we can provide support that feels consistent and meaningful.

Our focus is on:

  • Building confidence and independence

  • Supporting social connection

  • Creating positive, everyday experiences

With a local team across the Fleurieu Peninsula and Adelaide South, we provide support that is responsive, reliable, and connected to your community.

Not finding what you’re looking for?

Our team is happy to help! Contact us or find FAQs below.

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Our Service Availability

Empowering Connection offers support across the Fleurieu Peninsula and further. If you’re not sure if your area is included, chat to our team!

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Fleurieu Region

Available

Port Elliot and Middleton

Available

Adelaide Hills and Strathalbyn

Available

Goolwa and Hindmarsh Island

Available

Mount Compass and Surrounding

Available

FAQ’s

  • Funding for Community Access Support may be available under:

    • Core Supports: Often listed as “Assistance with Social and Community Participation.”

    • Capacity Building Supports: Under “Social and Community Participation,” which helps participants develop skills and confidence for independent community engagement.

    Empowering Connection can help review your plan, clarify eligibility, and guide you on using your funding to access the support you need.

  • You can gain confidence, develop social and practical skills, and gradually take more initiative in community participation, helping you live more independently and socially connected.

  • Yes. Our trained staff provide guidance, supervision, and transport assistance to ensure you can safely engage in community activities.

  • Activities can include attending social groups, community events, sports or recreation programs, volunteering, classes, and exploring new hobbies.