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W.I.L.L provides safe, structured, evidence-informed 1:1 community access focused on developing independence, confidence, social connection, and meaningful participation in everyday life. Our community supports are tailored to each young person’s sensory needs, communication preferences, and individual goals.

 

1. Building Confidence in the Community

We support participants to feel safe and capable in a range of community settings by helping them:

• Navigate new environments

• Practise social interactions

• Build resilience around unfamiliar places

• Develop routines and predictability

• Strengthen problem-solving and self-advocacy

 

2. Real-World Life Skills

Community access is an opportunity to practise practical, real-life skills such as:

• Grocery shopping and budgeting

• Ordering food or making purchases

• Planning transport routes

• Reading schedules or signage

• Navigating queues, public spaces, and social expectations

• Managing money in real situations

 

3. Emotional and Behaviour Support

Our trained staff provide:

• Co-regulation and sensory support

• Implementation of Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs)

• Anxiety-management strategies

• Support for transitions, unexpected changes, or overwhelm

• Trauma-informed approaches to community engagement

 

4. Social & Communication Skill Development

We help build communication confidence through:

• Guided interactions with shop staff, coaches, or peers

• Conversation practice in real environments

• Supporting AAC or alternative communication in the community

• Modelling social behaviours and safe decision-making

 

5. Healthy Lifestyle & Recreation

We support young people to explore and participate in activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, including:

• Walking trails, parks, and nature activities

• Visiting recreational centres (library, sports clubs, community hubs)

• Structured exercise or movement-based activities

• Safe participation in hobbies and interests

 

6. Expanding Interests & Experiences

Community access provides the opportunity to:

• Try new activities or experiences

• Visit local events, markets, or exhibitions

• Explore personal interests in safe, supported ways

• Build confidence through exposure at the participant’s pace

 

7. Community Safety Skills

We help participants learn to:

• Recognise safe vs unsafe situations

• Follow road and pedestrian safety

• Use public transport safely (if appropriate)

• Identify safe adults and ask for help

• Build awareness of personal boundaries

 

8. Linking with Community Supports

We collaborate with:

• Local clubs

• Small businesses

• Recreational programs

• Volunteering opportunities

• Employment readiness activities

We create meaningful pathways into community participation that can grow into ongoing engagement.

 

Our Approach

All community access supports are:

• 1:1 and personalised

• Neurodiversity-affirming

• Trauma-informed

• Relationship-based

• Strength-focused

• Collaborative with family and allied health

• Aligned with each participant’s NDIS goals