• Community
    access support

    We help people with psychosocial disabilities create social networks and live independently. Our friendly, highly trained support workers assist you in participating in new recreation and personal development activities in your community.

  • We help you step out and
    be a part of your community

    1300 673 664

    Being an active member of your community is a vital part of feeling mentally, physically, and fulfilled by being a part of your surroundings. 

    But we understand that it can be challenging getting out and about in your local area, which is why we help you with community participation so that you can get out and enjoy a happier and healthier lifestyle.

    Our highly trained support workers provide assistance to participate in activities, ranging from recreation and leisure to personal development. Being an active member of your community is a positive step to living independently and creating social networks you can engage with and enjoy regularly.

    • What does our community access support include?
      • Assistance shopping, medical appointments, accessing other services
      • Working with you to identify recreational and leisure goals
      • Support to identify barriers to participation
      • Helping manage personal barriers
      • Access to local community groups of interest
      • Introduction to recreational activities
    • What are the benefits of our community access support?
      • Reduced isolation and increased community participation
      • Becoming a valued member of your community
      • Increased confidence and self-worth
      • Social networks
      • Increased independence
      • Better physical and mental health from social activity

  • We offer community access support at the following locations:

  • We’re here for you for
    the whole process

    Are you looking for a support team that can help you with your community access support needs? Open Minds is here to assist people in their journey toward a fulfilling life. To find out more about how we can help, our process is simple:

    1300 673 664

    • Reach out to us

      Get in touch by giving our team a call or by filling out our online enquiry form with your details and the assistance you’re after. The more information is always better, so that we can probably understand your needs and provide the right support for your case.

    • We’ll consider your needs

      Our team will review your case and your details to see how best we can help you. This process will not take long, and will make sure that you are provided with the absolute best care and attention as possible so that you feel supported and properly assisted.

    • On your way to a positive future

      From here, you can rest assured that Open Minds will be committed to providing you with an optimal support network to assist with your needs.

  • Client testimonial

    • “I like to go to the waterfront to the shops and get a Hava Heart ice cream. We do cooking classes every Tuesday, and I liked learning how to cook chocolate crackles.”

      Donna, Open Minds client

    • “Thanks to Open Minds support, I now have a new scooter. I wish to become more independent within my local community. My new scooter will help me achieve this now.”

      Amanda, Open Minds client

    • “I am grateful for the team I have with Open Minds; they really support me and give me confidence to do things out of my comfort zone. They also believe in me to achieve great things which I appreciate.”

      Open Minds client

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