Program Overview and Purpose
The Saturday “Build Your Capacity” Program by Safe Care NSW is a community-based program designed to support participants to develop social, recreational, emotional, and practical life skills through fun, inclusive, and meaningful weekend activities.
Each Saturday program is carefully planned to encourage community participation, confidence, independence, communication, teamwork, and healthy lifestyle choices. Participants may take part in activities such as sports, park outings, sensory play, creative activities, group games, healthy eating, music, fitness, recreation, and community access experiences.
The purpose of this program is to create opportunities for participants to engage with others, explore new environments, build friendships, develop confidence, and strengthen their independence in the community.
Safe Care NSW uses the Saturday program to support real-life capacity building in a natural and enjoyable way. Through structured outings and group activities, participants are encouraged to practise communication, turn-taking, decision-making, emotional regulation, road and community safety, and positive social interaction.
This program also provides families with a reliable and supportive weekend option that focuses on more than just recreation. Each activity is designed with participant outcomes, safety, inclusion, and personal development in mind.
Program Activities
The Saturday “Build Your Capacity” Program offers fun, active, and community-based activities that support participants to build confidence, independence, social connection, and community participation.
- Park outings and playground activities
- Soccer, touch football, cricket, and ball games
- Badminton and group sports
- Boxing and boxercise-style fitness activities
- Running races and relay races
- Athletic circuits and movement activities
- Tug-of-war and team-building games
- Kite flying and outdoor recreation
- Beach walks and outdoor grounding activities
- Community access outings
- Recreational venue visits
- Group games and social activities
- Healthy lunches and healthy eating experiences
- Music, dancing, and cultural activities
- Walking tracks and nature-based activities
- Turn-taking, teamwork, and communication activities
NDIS Goals and Capacity Building Outcomes
The Saturday “Build Your Capacity” Program is designed to support participants to develop confidence, independence, community participation, and social connection through meaningful weekend activities.
This program focuses on real-life skill development in community settings, allowing participants to practise important skills in natural environments such as parks, recreational venues, community spaces, sporting facilities, and local outings.
- Increasing community access and participation
- Building social skills and peer interaction
- Developing confidence in public and community environments
- Improving communication, teamwork, and cooperation
- Encouraging healthy lifestyle choices and physical activity
- Strengthening emotional regulation in different environments
- Practising road safety, public space awareness, and community safety
- Building independence through choice-making and participation
- Developing resilience, flexibility, and confidence when trying new activities
Safety, Supervision, Transport and Support
The Saturday “Build Your Capacity” Program is planned with a strong focus on participant safety, supervision, community access, and meaningful support.
Safe Community Access
Activities are carefully planned with consideration for locations, travel, supervision, and potential risks to ensure participants can engage safely in the community.
Individualised Support
Support workers provide assistance based on each participant’s unique needs, including communication, emotional regulation, behaviour support, and community participation.
Health & Wellbeing
Staff consider allergies, dietary requirements, medications, health alerts, weather conditions, hydration, sun safety, and rest breaks throughout the program.
Supervised Activities
Participants receive continuous supervision during sports, recreation, outings, road crossings, public spaces, and all community-based activities to promote safety and confidence.
Family Communication & Transport
Transport arrangements, pick-up and drop-off times, and program details are confirmed with families to ensure participants enjoy a safe, structured, and well-supported experience.
Family and Carer Communication
Safe Care NSW maintains clear communication with families and carers before, during, and after the Saturday “Build Your Capacity” Program to ensure each participant is supported safely and confidently.
Program details are shared with families in advance where possible, including the planned activity, location, general schedule, pick-up and drop-off arrangements, items to bring, and any important updates.
Families and carers are encouraged to advise Safe Care NSW of any relevant information before the program, including changes to the participant’s health, mood, behaviour, medication, dietary needs, allergies, sensory needs, or support requirements
- Weekly program details and activity information
- Pick-up and drop-off arrangements
- Transport updates where required
- Participant support needs and safety considerations
- Weather-related or activity changes
- Updates regarding attendance or cancellations
- Feedback about participant engagement and participation
- Follow-up communication where concerns or incidents arise
Program Media and Resources
Safe Care NSW regularly captures photos, videos, and flyers from the Saturday “Build Your Capacity” Program to showcase participant engagement, community access, social participation, and capacity-building outcomes.
Our Saturday program media highlights participants taking part in community-based activities that promote confidence, independence, teamwork, communication, healthy lifestyle choices, and positive social interaction.
These resources help demonstrate the range, quality, and purpose of the supports delivered by Safe Care NSW, while giving families and stakeholders a visual overview of the safe, inclusive, and engaging experiences offered through the program.
Program media also helps showcase community participation, social connection, participant engagement, and meaningful capacity-building outcomes.
Our Previous Thrive & Connect Day
Let’s Discuss Your Support Needs
Get in Touch Today
Interested in learning more about this program? Contact Safe Care NSW to discuss suitability, support needs, availability and how the program may align with the participant’s goals.
"*" indicates required fields
