Community Explorers™
confidence - community - engagement
Building confidence, friendships, and real-world skills through shared community experiences.
Community Explorers is a 13-week, NDIS-aligned activity-based program designed to support children to develop social confidence, independence, and community participation in a safe, structured, and highly supportive environment.
Through engaging outings and shared experiences, participants are encouraged to explore their community, strengthen peer connections, and practise everyday life skills, all while having genuine fun.
Because some of the most meaningful learning happens outside!
BONUS: Activity Costs Covered!
Participants are only charged for support in line with their NDIS plan.
As a value-added inclusion, Marching Forward covers the cost of structured program activities (such as entry fees to theme parks, movies, and selected community experiences).
NDIS funding does not cover activity entry fees — however, we absorb these costs to ensure participants can fully engage in meaningful experiences without additional financial pressure.
How the Program Works
Small group support:
Participants engage in a high staff-to-participant ratio (max 1:2) to ensure safety, personalised guidance, and meaningful skill development.Community-based learning:
Weekly sessions and excursions allow participants to practise real-world skills, strengthen peer networks, and build confidence navigating community spaces.Goal-oriented and personalised:
Each participant has an individual Success Plan aligned with their NDIS goals, guiding their development across social, emotional, and independence domains.Capacity-building focus:
Supports outcomes in independence, social participation, emotional regulation, decision-making, and practical life skills.
NDIS Alignment & Professional Integrity
Community Explorers is an NDIS-specific program designed to support outcomes related to:
• Increased social and community participation
• Development of daily living skills
• Relationship building
• Confidence and independence
Funding is typically accessed through Core Supports or relevant Capacity Building supports, depending on participant goals.
The program is delivered in alignment with NDIS Practice Standards and informed by neuro-affirming, strengths-based approaches.
Who is this program for?
This program is ideal for children who:
Are ready to build confidence outside the home
Would benefit from supported social opportunities
Are developing independence skills
Enjoy activity-based learning
Thrive with gentle encouragement in community settings
Want to make friends in a supported environment
Moving Forward With Purpose
Goals. Growth. Independence.
STILL NOT SURE?
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve gathered the questions we’re asked most often, so you can feel supported, informed, and at ease.
Program Details
Duration: 13 weeks
Time & Day: Saturdays 9am-2pm
Delivery: Weekly community-based sessions and excursions
Support: Facilitated by experienced staff
Participant requirements: Participants bring their own lunch, snacks, or money for meals during outings
Participants are supported to develop:
• Greater confidence in community settings
• Stronger friendship skills
• Improved adaptability
• Increased independence
• Decision-making capability
• Emotional resilience
• A sense of belonging
Most importantly, children begin to see their community as a place where they can successfully participate.
What age is Community Explorers™ suitable for?
Community Explorers is designed for participants aged 5-11 years old.
The program supports participants who are developing independence, building social confidence, and working toward meaningful community participation.
If you’re unsure whether the program is the right developmental fit, we recommend booking a discovery call so we can discuss individual support needs.
How do I get started?
Have a question or want to see if Community Connections™ is right for you?
📞 Phone: 0410 365 592
📧 Email: [email protected]
👉 Click here to book a call with us
During a short call, we’ll talk through your needs, NDIS goals, funding options and next steps.
Are you a Support Coordinator or Plan Manager
We regularly work alongside Support Coordinators and Plan Managers and welcome referrals.
Our team can provide:
-Program overviews
-Goal alignment documentation
-Capacity-building justification
-Reporting samples
-Intake information
We are committed to clear communication, measurable outcomes, and transparent reporting throughout the program duration.
Please contact us directly for referral pathways or documentation.
This Is an NDIS-Funded Program?
Community Explorers™ is an NDIS-aligned, capacity-building program and may be funded through Core Supports or Capacity Building, depending on your goals and plan. NDIS funding covers support, not activity entry costs.
To remove barriers to participation, Marching Forward covers the cost of scheduled program activities — giving participants access to premium community experiences without additional charges beyond their approved supports.
Funding is typically accessed under:
• Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation – 04_102_0136_6_1
• Access Community, Social and Recreational Activities – 04_104_0125_6_1
• Increased Social and Community Participation – 09_009_0117_6_3
Invoices are issued weekly across the 13-week program.
·Note: Participants are required to bring lunch or money for lunch during community-based sessions.
What does this program focus on?
Sessions are designed to strengthen:
• Social interaction
• Communication
• Emotional regulation
• Flexibility
• Independence
• Community confidence
• Predictable structure
A consistent weekly format helps reduce anxiety and supports emotional safety.
Strengths-based support. We meet each child where they are, encouraging participation at a pace that feels achievable.
Where is the program located?
Community Explorers is delivered through community-based sessions and structured outings.
Our primary delivery location is in Dayboro, with excursions and activities occurring within the broader Brisbane, Sunshine Coast & Gold Coast areas.
If transport support is required, this can be discussed during onboarding to determine individual suitability.
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