Community Participation Program

Community Participation Program assists young people with moderate to high support needs who require an alternative to paid employment or further education.

Community Participation Objectives:

- Maintain and develop life skills and increase independence
- Continue learning and participate in meaningful activities
- Participate in their local community
- Have an active and valued role in their community
- To support young people with their transition from school to adulthood
- Expand friendships and networks
- Supported to make the transition from school to young adult life
- Learn and appreciate different cultural communities

Eligibility:

Applicants should be:

School leavers,
People that live within the Baulkham Hills Shire Council or Hawkesbury Council
Have been approved for funding under Community Participation from ADHC

Funding:

ADHC funded program that allows school leavers support in transitioning into adulthood.  It is designed for those people who do not have the ability to move onto further studies or full time employment.

This program is offered 9.00am – 3.00pm Monday to Friday at either Baulkham Hills or Richmond.  Additional Hours are available on an individual fee paying basis.

Person Centred Approach:

Each individual Community Participation Program has their own ‘Person Centered Plan’ which identifies goals and strategies how they will be achieved. 

Examples of CP Programs Offered:

Land Care ‘Eco Garden’ Project
Riverside Theatre Drama and Dance Workshop
Community Radio and Communication Development
Sports Skills and Line Dancing
SailAbility
Healthy Cooking lunch team

This program is offered 9.00am – 3.00pm Monday to Friday at either Baulkham Hills or Richmond (and external venues such as TAFE or work experience sites).  Additional Hours are available on an individual fee paying basis.  

Locations of CP Programs

Opal Cottage, Richmond

Lavender Cottage, Baulkham Hills

Conie Avenue, Baulkham Hills 

Contact details:
Postal Address: PO Box 947, Baulkham Hills NSW 1755
Phone number: 02 9686 4155 or Fax number: 02 9686 4144