NDIS Day Program Gold Coast | Social Space
Social & Skills Development Day Program for Teens & Young Adults
Social Space is a structured NDIS day program on the Gold Coast, designed for teens and young adults who benefit from routine, consistency, and supported skill development in a calm, small-group environment.
As a leading NDIS day program on the Gold Coast, Social Space supports participants to build independence, social confidence, and real-world life skills through structured, activity-based sessions.
Designed for participants with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual Disability, Down syndrome, and other neurodevelopmental disabilities, the program focuses on building practical, real-world skills that support independence and everyday functioning.
Social Space runs Monday to Friday with flexible booking options:
All Day · 9:00am – 5:00pm
Morning Session · 9:00am – 12:30pm
Afternoon Session · 1:30pm – 5:00pm
As a structured NDIS day program, Social Space provides consistent weekday support for participants working towards increased independence, social confidence, and daily living skills.
Rather than unstructured time or passive support, each session is designed with clear intent, combining hands-on activities with supported skill development in a predictable and low-pressure environment.
You can download the Social Space Weekly Calendar here: Social Space Download
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What Social Space Is
Social Space is:
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A structured NDIS day program focused on capacity building
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Delivered in small groups with consistent 1:2 support ratios
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Designed to support routine, independence, and social skill development
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Activity-led, with clear session blocks and predictable structure
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Flexible, while maintaining consistency and purpose
Skills Development Focus:
Skill development sits at the core of Social Space.
Activities are intentionally designed to support:
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Daily living skills (meal preparation, organisation, independence)
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Social communication and interaction
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Emotional regulation and routine tolerance
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Fine motor development and task engagement
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Confidence in group and community environments
These skills are developed through practical, real-world activities rather than classroom-style learning, allowing participants to build capacity through supported participation.
Weekly Timetable
Runs Monday to Friday
Booking options:
• All Day (9:00am – 5:00pm)
• Morning Session (9:00am – 12:30pm)
• Afternoon Session (1:30pm – 5:00pm)
Lunch is included for all-day bookings.
Program Design
Social Space is intentionally designed as a structured, small group NDIS day program for participants with moderate support needs.
The program uses:
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Consistent routines to support predictability and reduce overwhelm
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Small group ratios to allow for individualised support within a group setting
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Structured activities to support skill development across multiple domains
Rather than focusing on passive participation, the program supports participants to actively engage in tasks that build independence and functional capacity.
Activities are practical, supported, and purpose-driven, allowing participants to practise real-world skills such as:
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Following multi-step tasks
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Participating in group settings
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Navigating social interactions
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Building confidence in community environments
Who Social Space Is For
This program is best suited to participants whose goals include:
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Building independence in daily living tasks
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Developing social confidence and communication skills
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Increasing tolerance for routine and structured environments
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Participating safely and confidently in community-based activities
Funding
Social Space can be funded through a participant’s NDIS plan, depending on their individual goals and support needs.
Supports delivered within the program may be claimed under:
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Core Supports – Assistance with Social and Community Participation
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Capacity Building – Increased Social and Community Participation
The appropriate support category will depend on the participant’s goals, plan structure, and the outcomes being worked towards.
This NDIS day program is designed as a structured, skill-based program that supports participants to:
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build independence in daily living tasks
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develop social communication and interaction skills
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increase confidence in community environments
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strengthen routine, emotional regulation, and participation
All supports are delivered in line with the participant’s NDIS plan and should be discussed with their Support Coordinator or Plan Manager to ensure the correct funding category is applied.