Social and recreational activities are part of everyday life. These are activities everybody does for fun and can help with your health and well-being. They can also help you to meet new people and improve your skills. When we talk about support for social and recreational activities funded under the NDIS, we mean the extra help you need to take part in these activities because of your disability.

Social and recreation activities can include things like:

• Visiting your friends and family
• Active hobbies, such as bike riding, skiing or kayaking
• Playing sport, such as tennis, surfing or basketball
• Going out, for instance to the movies or a concert
• Going places for fun, such as shopping or visiting a museum
• Relaxing, like meditation or yoga
• Learning new skills, like dance, art classes or quilting.

You will need to pay for the costs of the activity that everyone would pay for such as membership or entrance costs. We may then be able to fund the support you need to take part in the activity because of your disability.