Drop-in community support
Life is better with backup.
Drop-in community support
Our drop-in community supports are for people with disability who want the freedom to stay in their own home while getting the supports they need. That might be help around the house, support to do the shopping or getting out into the community together. You bring your independence and goals, and we bring the support to make it happen. Because life is better with a little backup.
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Support your way
When you join our drop-in community support program, you get tailored one-on-one support that fits with you, your lifestyle and goals.
Build your support schedule by choosing the daily living supports and community activities you want. We are here to make the tricky stuff easier, the new stuff more achievable and the everyday lighter. With Afford beside you, you can focus on the moments that matter most.
Ways we can support you
Shopping and meal planning
Shopping lists, grocery shopping and preparing meals.
Relationships
Staying connected with family and friends, creating new social opportunities, saying hello!
Community outings
Attending appointments, getting to work or volunteering, travel training, local activities.
Health and wellbeing
General wellness supports, managing routines, staying active.
Housekeeping
Cooking, cleaning, washing, ironing, gardening.
Personal care
Showering, dressing, managing daily routines.
We are offering drop-in community support in multiple locations across New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria.
NSW
- City of Canterbury Bankstown
- City of Campbelltown
- City of Fairfield
- City of Liverpool
- City of Parramatta
- City of Penrith
- City of Shellharbour
- City of Wollongong
QLD
- City of Gold Coast
- City of Logan
- City of Moreton Bay
SA
- City of Adelaide
- Adelaide Hills
- City of Burnside
- City of Campbelltown
- City of Charles Sturt
- Town of Gawler
- City of Holdfast Bay
- City of Marion
- City of Mitcham
- City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters
- City of Onkaparinga
- City of Playford
- City of Port Adelaide Enfield
- City of Prospect
- City of Salisbury
- City of Tea Tree Gully
- City of Unley
- Town of Walkerville
- City of West Torrens
VIC
- Greater Dandenong City
- City of Casey
- Shire of Cardinia
- City of Maribyrnong
- City of Wyndham
- City of Brimbank
- City of Darebin
- City of Whittlesea
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How to pay for drop-in community support
NDIS funding information
Drop-in community support can be linked to these support categories in your NDIS plan:
- Assistance with daily life (core)
- Increased social and community participation (capacity building)
- Improved daily living skills (capacity building)
- Improved learning (capacity building)
Self-funded
You do not have to have government-approved funding packages to access our disability supports and services. Self-funded is a way you can pay for services with your own money. Sometimes self-funded is called fee-for-service.
Being self-funded gives you the flexibility to access the supports you need if you have a one-off request, or if your government funding package does not cover what you need. You can also self-fund supports while you wait for a funding package to be approved.
FAQs
Drop-in community support is a flexible one-on-one service that enables you to live independently while being supported for the daily tasks and community activities you choose. You work with us to build a schedule that fits your life, your interests and your goals.
It’s a bit different. Rather than a fixed day‐centre program, this support comes to – and travels with – you. It can be in your home or out and about in your community. You tell us what you need, and we will make it happen.
This program is designed for people aged 18 or over of all disabilities who want personalised support to live their life. Whether you’re using NDIS funding or self-funding, we tailor the support to your needs and goals.
We are here to support you with whatever you need. We can help you with housekeeping, personal care, shopping, outings, social connection, travel training, health-related supports and more. You tell us what you want, and we make it happen
Absolutely. You decide what support you receive based on your wants and needs, goals and lifestyle. You are in control, and we are here to make it happen.
The program can be funded through the NDIS or self-funded. We can help you work out what payment option is right for you.
If you still have questions about drop-in support, get in touch!
We are here to help you find the answers you need.
What is drop-in community support?
Drop-in community support is when we support you with things at home and out and about.
Our drop-in community support fits with:
- You
- Your lifestyle
- Your goals
It is for people with disability who want freedom and independence.
Freedom and independence mean doing things your way and making decisions for yourself.
What drop-in community support can include
Our friendly team can support you with:
- Jobs around the house
- Shopp
- Staying healthy
- Staying connected with family and friends
- Getting out and about
- Having adventures!
Tell us what drop-in community support looks like for you
You can tell us what you want from your drop-in community support.
We will help make it happen.
Where we have drop-in community support
We offer friendly drop-in community support in:
- New South Wales
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Victoria
How to pay for drop-in community support
You can pay for drop-in community support with your NDIS plan or with your own money.
We have lots of experience with NDIS.
You can talk to:
- Us (Afford)
- Your NDIS planner
- Your Local Area Coordinator
We will make it easy to understand your funding options and costs.
We will be with you all the way!
How to talk to us about drop-in community support
You can fill out our online form at:
You can call us on the phone at:
We cannot wait to say hello and have fun together.