For Support Coordinators

Practical, structured group supports for participants who don’t engage in traditional services.

✔ NDIS aligned
✔ Small group ratios (1:2)
✔ Clear outcomes & reporting
✔ Efficient use of funding

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Service Overview

Group & Centre-Based supports designed for engagement and capacity building
Consistent 1:2 small group ratios to ensure safety and individualised support
Based in Pakenham, with access to both tech and farm environments
Suitable for participants aged 8+ (flexible depending on needs and fit)
Focused on building social skills, confidence, emotional regulation and independence
Delivered across NextGen (gaming & tech) and Karinya (farm-based) settings
Transport available, with billing only for actual travel time to maximise participant funding
Structured reporting with progress updates aligned to participant goals

WHO IT’S FOR

Suitable Participants
Disengaged from traditional supports
School refusal or low attendance
Social anxiety or isolation
Neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism, etc.)
Struggles with confidence or emotional regulation
Prefers interest-based engagement (gaming, animals, hands-on)
Not attending or avoiding other services

WHAT SESSIONS LOOK LIKE

Structured, Supported, Purposeful

Small group sessions (not free-play gaming)
Guided interaction through gaming & tech
Real-time social coaching
Emotional regulation support
Skill-building through shared activities
Optional 1:1 counselling add-ons
Participants can attend at their own pace (even just observing initially)

WHY NEXTGEN WORKS

Lower barrier to engagement
Higher attendance and consistency
Builds real-life skills (not passive support)
Safe, moderated environment
Delivered by youth mentors + ACA-registered counsellors
Designed specifically for participants who don’t “fit” elsewhere

Built Around Participant Goals

Supports are designed to build

Social and community participation
Communication and confidence
Emotional regulation
Independence and daily living skills
Routine and engagement
All supports are structured, outcome-focused and aligned with NDIS expectations around capacity building and meaningful use of funding.

PRICING OVERVIEW

NDIS Line Items

04_102_0136_6_1 – Group Activities (Weekday)
04_104_0136_6_1 – Group Activities (Saturday)
04_599_0104_6_1 – Centre Capital Costs
04_591_0136_6_1 – Transport
15_043_0128_1_3 – Counselling (optional add-on)

✔ Group pricing shared across participants (1:2 ratio)
✔ No “waiting time” charges for transport
✔ Designed to maximise participant funding

Resources for Support Coordinators
Simple Referral Process
Submit referral or enquiry
We review participant needs and goals
We recommend suitable group options
Intake + service agreement completed
Participant starts at their own pace
Resources for Support Coordinators

Service Agreement
Intake & Consent Forms
Program Overview
Pricing Breakdown
Policies & Safety Information

Group & Centre-Based Community Participation

Our core programs are delivered in small group settings and focus on supporting participants to access community, social, and recreational activities.

Using gaming, technology, and shared interests, participants are supported to:

Build social skills and confidence
Develop communication and teamwork
Increase comfort in group and community settings
Reduce isolation and strengthen social connections

Programs are structured, low-pressure, and aligned with individual NDIS goals for community participation and capacity building.

Session Options

Standard Session:
- 2-hour group session
- Optional 30-minute individual counselling session available as an add-on
Extended Sessions:
- Double Session (4 hours)
- Triple Session (6 hours)

Individual Supports

Participants may choose to add individual support sessions, including access to a qualified ACA registered counsellor to support:

Adjustment and adaptation
Building confidence for participation in groups and the community
Navigating life changes and transitions

These supports are optional and designed to complement group participation.

Session Options

30-minute individual session
60-minute individual session

Clinical notes and session documentation are completed within the booked session time and form part of the support delivery.

Career Pathways & Transition Support

Our programs support teens and young adults to prepare for future pathways, including further education, employment, or adult life.

Supports may include:

Exploring interests and strengths
Building confidence for work and study environments
Understanding expectations in adult and community settings
Supporting transitions from school into post-school life

Transport to and from our facility can be included where required. This support assists participants who experience barriers accessing community-based programs independently and helps reduce stress for families and carers. Where transport is provided, supports are delivered efficiently without the need to charge for staff waiting time, helping to maximise participant funding and improve overall plan value.

Life Skills & Independence Building

Life skills are developed naturally through group participation and shared activities, supporting:

Communication and social interaction
Confidence in everyday and community settings
Problem-solving and decision-making
Increased independence

These supports are delivered as part of group programs and aligned with NDIS goals.

Session Options

Standard Session:
- 2-hour group session
- Optional 30-minute individual counselling session available as an add-on
Extended Sessions:
- Double Session (4 hours)
- Triple Session (6 hours)

For Support Coordinators

WHO IT’S FOR

WHAT SESSIONS LOOK LIKE

WHY NEXTGEN WORKS​

Built Around Participant Goals

Resources for Support Coordinators

Resources for Support Coordinators

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WHY NEXTGEN WORKS