Social and community participation is about meeting people with similar interests and joining in social and community activities. It means going where others go, doing what others do, with other people and choosing activities you enjoy.

Social and community participation also means different things to different people. It can include going to your local cafe, cycling, tandem cycling, joining a netball team, bushwalking with a friend, doing a craft class, getting work experience, or volunteering.

Social and community participation is important because it can:

Assistance with daily life, provides assistance or supervision of personal tasks during day-to-day life that enable the participant to live as independently as possible. These supports are provided individually to participants and can be provided in a range of environments, including your own home.

Support coordination helps you to make the best use of your supports in plan. Our Support Coordinator will help you navigate your plan and understand your support preferences. We will help you understand your plan and connect you with services that best meet your needs. Our coordinators will enable you to live your best life with you in the driver’s seat. We will work with participants, their families and carers to build their confidence and skills to implement their plan more independently.

There are three levels of support coordination that can be included in your plan:

At igknight, it is recognised that communication goes beyond words. Speech Pathology services start with a comprehensive assessment of each participant’s individual needs.

A skilled Speech Pathologist, supported by a dedicated Therapy Assistant, works to enhance communication and language abilities, enabling participants to build relationships, participate in their community, and carry out daily activities that are meaningful and essential to them.

In addition to communication support, the Speech Pathologist also evaluates safe eating and drinking practices. They develop personalised Mealtime Management Plans and provide training for support workers and carers to ensure safe eating and drinking habits are maintained.

Psychosocial recovery coaching is a support available within your NDIS plan. If you are living with a psychosocial disability or mental health condition, we can assist you to develop skills where trauma has impacted your lives.

A recovery coach is a NDIS funded worker that has mental health knowledge. A recovery coach will:

Support can be paid for using your Private funds or your NDIS funds (self, plan or agency-managed). Our charges are based on the current NDIS Pricing Arrangement. We provide detailed fortnightly invoices and individually track the agreed funding amount.

Supports can also be paid with private funds.

igknight delivers support that meets your personal needs and values, in accordance with your NDIS plan. We ensure meaningful, purposeful support that fits you. We talk to you and your carer to match you with the right support person (Mentor, Coordinator, or Therapist).

We operate in accordance with NDIS Code of Conduct and people who work with igknight take a range of training as part of their induction as well as participate in ongoing professional development.

If you would like to make a complaint or provide feedback about igknight or your NDIS experience, please download our easy-to-read information about complaints and privacy.

This handbook is a guide created for you, so you can learn more about the disability services that are available to you and how we can assist you. Find out all you need to know about us, what we do, the services we offer and most importantly how we will work with you to meet your needs.

At igknight, we are dedicated to the health and well-being of all individuals, focusing on physical, mental, and social aspects.

We believe that maintaining functional movement and overall health is essential for aging well.

Any where you can afford, we will try and support you to do it. Here are some example activities:

Cycle Tours NSW is an expansion of igknight that offers customised cycling tours in the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands.

Your NDIS funds can be used as well as private funds. For more info visit the website – www.cycletoursnsw.com