Day Programs & Community Participation for Fibromyalgia
How the NDIS funds day programs, community access and social participation for people with Fibromyalgia, and how to find the right one.
Getting out, staying connected and doing things you enjoy matters — and the NDIS funds it. For people with Fibromyalgia, day programs and community participation supports build skills, friendships and routine. This guide explains what's funded and how to find the right program.
Community participation and Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic, widespread musculoskeletal pain syndrome characterised by: widespread pain (affecting both sides of the body above and below the waist, plus axial pain) lasting at least 3 months; fatigue…
What's funded
Depending on your goals, a plan for Fibromyalgia might fund:
Group vs one-to-one
Both have their place for Fibromyalgia:
Getting it into a plan for Fibromyalgia
Set goals around connection, community and independence, and describe the support you need to take part safely. The clearer the goal, the easier it is to fund the right community supports.