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Discover how Community Support Services open doors to friendships, fun activities and meaningful connections for people with disability.
Building friendships, trying new things and feeling part of your community are all important parts of living a good life.
For people with intellectual disability, having the right supports in place can make it easier to connect with others, build confidence and create a genuine sense of belonging.
Community Support Services at Endeavour Foundation are designed to help you do exactly that.
Whether it is joining a social group, discovering a new hobby or spending time with people who share your interests, support is available to help you get involved in ways that feel right for you.
See how we can help you to turn your possibilities into reality.
Why Social Connection Matters
Strong social connections support confidence and independence. Being part of a group can help you:
- Build friendships
- Improve communication and social skills
- Feel more confident trying new things
- Develop a sense of purpose and routine
- Feel connected to your local community
For many people, these connections start with small steps. That might be attending a weekly activity, joining a hobby group or visiting a local café with others.
Over time, those moments can grow into lasting friendships.
What Are Community Support Services?
Community Support Services at Endeavour Foundation support people with disability to live active, connected lives in their communities.
Services are flexible and tailored to your interests, goals and support needs. Support can include help to:
- Join social activities
- Build daily living skills
- Access community events and groups
- Develop confidence and independence
- Create routines that support your health and happiness
Support can be one-on-one or in small groups, depending on what works best for you.
Learning and Lifestyle Hubs: More Than a Day Program
Endeavour Foundation’s Learning and Lifestyle Hubs are vibrant spaces where people come together to learn, connect and have fun.
Hubs offer a wide range of group-based activities that help build skills and friendships, including:
- Creative arts and crafts
- Drama, music and dance programs
- Cooking and life skills sessions
- Fitness and health activities
- Social outings and community visits
Across our hubs, we regularly see people grow in confidence as they try new activities and meet others with shared interests.
At our Lawnton Learning and Lifestyle Hub in Moreton Bay, for example, members of the Drama Academy have been building confidence through performance, filmmaking and teamwork.
What started as regular drama sessions quickly became a space where friendships formed, laughter flowed and people felt safe to express themselves.
These shared experiences often extend beyond the hub, helping people feel more confident in other social settings.
Social and Community Participation in Action
Social and Community Participation supports people to get out into their local communities and be part of everyday life. This might include:
- Attending local events and festivals
- Joining sports clubs or hobby groups
- Visiting libraries, cafés or markets
- Volunteering or exploring work interests
- Building confidence navigating public spaces and transport
Amanda’s story is a great example of how it all comes together. Through Community Support Services in Toowoomba, Amanda balances employment, learning and social time.
She works several days a week, builds cooking skills at her local Learning and Lifestyle Hub and enjoys social outings like visiting cafés, markets and shopping centres with friends and support workers.
Amanda also creates and sells handmade beaded bracelets at local markets, turning a hobby into a social and confidence-building experience.
As Amanda puts it, “We have a good time everywhere we go.”
Turning NDIS Goals Into Real-Life Connections
Your NDIS plan can be a powerful tool for building social connections when it is used in ways that reflect your interests and goals.
Our article covering NDIS Community Participation explains how these supports can help you move from planning to doing. With the right guidance, NDIS funding can help you:
- Try new activities without pressure
- Build skills at your own pace
- Meet people with the same interests
- Gain confidence in social settings
- Create routines that support independence
The focus is always on what matters to you and how you want to connect with others.
Finding the Right Group or Activity for You
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to social connection. Some people love busy group activities, while others like smaller groups or quieter environments.
Community Support Services can help you explore options such as:
- Hobby and interest groups
- Fitness and health activities
- Creative and cultural programs
- Social groups and community outings
- Skill-building workshops
Support workers are there alongside you to understand your interests, strengths and goals, helping you find activities where you feel comfortable and included.
Build Your Social Network With Endeavour Foundation
Building friendships and feeling connected takes time, encouragement and the right supports.
Endeavour Foundation’s Community Support Services are here to help you take those steps, at your pace.
Whether you want to join a group, learn something new or simply spend more time doing things you enjoy with others, assistance is available.
Learn more about how we can support you.
