Day Programs & Community Participation for Williams Syndrome
How the NDIS funds day programs, community access and social participation for people with Williams Syndrome, 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 Williams Syndrome, 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 Williams Syndrome
Williams Syndrome is a rare genetic condition caused by the deletion of approximately 26–28 genes from chromosome 7 (7q11.23). It affects approximately 1 in 7,500 births. Williams Syndrome is characterised by a…
What's funded
Depending on your goals, a plan for Williams Syndrome might fund:
Group vs one-to-one
Both have their place for Williams Syndrome:
Getting it into a plan for Williams Syndrome
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.