● NDIS · Day Options and group activities

DO Groups

what do you want to DO?

Our Day Options program. Groups across the week for cooking, art, music, getting active, exploring and building everyday skills. Pick the ones you love and build your week.

Make a referral → Call 1800 716 824

What is it?

What are DO Groups?

DO Groups are our Day Options program: group activities where you can build skills, make friends and take part in your community. They're usually funded through Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation in your NDIS plan.

You choose the groups that suit your interests and goals, rather than fitting into a set program. We have spots available now, and you're welcome to come and have a look before you decide.

This may suit you if you:

✓ Want to make friends and try new things

✓ Are looking for Day Options with real purpose

✓ Want to build skills and confidence in a group

✓ Are a school leaver or young adult working out what's next

Our groups

Choose your DO

Ten groups across the week. Mix and match the ones that suit you.

DO Communication

Build confidence, practise skills and find new ways to express yourself.

DO Cooking

Plan, prepare and enjoy healthy meals while building life skills.

DO Environment

Get hands-on with gardening, sustainability and caring for our community.

DO Dance and Music

Move, groove and make some noise. Express yourself through music and movement.

DO Visual Arts

Get creative with painting, drawing, craft and more.

DO Skills

Build practical everyday skills and independence.

DO Explore

Get out and about in the community, try new places and have new adventures.

DO Well

Focus on your mental and physical wellbeing in a supportive space.

DO Active

Keep moving with sport, fitness, walking groups and active fun.

DO Next

For school leavers and young adults. Build independence, develop life skills and explore what's next.

Who will support you?

You'll be matched with trained support workers whose experience fits your needs, goals and interests. We focus on consistency, so you see familiar faces you know and trust, and you always have a say in who supports you.

Our team plans every group so everyone can take part and get the support they need.

Funding

How is this support funded?

DO Groups are funded through your NDIS plan. These are the support categories you can use.

Core Supports

Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation

Funds group and centre-based activities, including Day Options.

Capacity Building Supports

Increased Social and Community Participation

Can fund programs that build your skills and confidence to take part in the community.

Core Supports

Transport

Can help with getting to and from your groups.

However your plan is managed, we can support you

NDIA-managed

We claim directly from the NDIS for you.

Plan-managed

We send our invoices to your plan manager.

Self-managed

We invoice you, and you claim from the NDIS.

Not sure what's in your plan?

We'll help you work it out before you commit to anything. No cost, no pressure.

Call 1800 716 824

Where we work

Where we provide this support

Victor Harbor

Available

Port Elliot and Middleton

Available

Mount Compass

Available

Strathalbyn

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Adelaide Hills

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Wider Fleurieu

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Not on the list? Get in touch and we'll let you know if and how we can support you.

How to get started

Call us on 1800 716 824, email us, or make a referral online.

We'll have a chat about your goals, what you'd like support with and how often.

We'll check your NDIS plan has funding for group activities, and help you work it out if you're not sure.

We'll match you with the right people from our team and agree a time to meet.

There's no cost and no obligation to have a chat.

Make a referral → Call 1800 716 824

FAQs

Common questions

What are Day Options?

Day Options are group programs during the day where you can learn new skills, try activities and spend time with other people. DO Groups is our version, built around what you want to DO.

Do I have to go every day?

No. You choose the groups and days that suit you. Some people come once a week, others come most days.

How is DO Groups funded?

Usually through Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation in the Core Supports of your NDIS plan. Transport and some capacity building funding may also be used. We'll check your plan with you.

Can I try a group first?

Yes. Get in touch and we'll organise a time for you to come along and see if it's right for you.

Ready to talk about your support?

Tell us about your goals and the support you’re looking for. Our local team will help you explore the next step, with no cost or obligation to have a chat.

Get in touch → Talk about your goals → Check your funding → Meet your team

Make a referral Call 1800 716 824

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