Innovative Community Participation

Inclusive, creative experiences that build skills, spark joy, and foster belonging
  • At Aespire, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to engage meaningfully with their community. Our Innovative Community Participation services are designed to foster inclusion, confidence, and personal growth through unique experiences and supportive environments.

  • This program is about building skills, confidence, and connections through a range of tailored activities including:

    • Creative and social workshops

    • Community events and group outings

    • Personal development and mentoring

    • Arts, music, and storytelling sessions

    • Volunteering and local engagement projects

  • Our sessions are open to NDIS participants who are seeking new ways to participate socially, gain independence, and try new things in a welcoming, safe space.

  • We focus on:

    • Building social confidence

    • Trying new activities in supported settings

    • Creating space for expression and creativity

    • Connecting with others and having fun

    • Person-centred, adaptive experiences

    • Qualified, empathetic facilitators

    • Inclusive to diverse needs and abilities

Join Us!

We host regular workshops and events, including one coming up this August!
 Check out our Facebook page or contact us to learn more and register.

Empower. Connect. Thrive.

Empower. Connect. Thrive.

Upcoming events.

Cupcake Decorating
Aug
21

Cupcake Decorating

Get creative in the kitchen with our hands-on cupcake decorating session! Participants will use icing, toppings, and edible decorations to design and enjoy their own sweet treats. No baking required — just bring your imagination!

Capacity Building Goals:
✅ Encourages fine motor skills and self-expression
✅ Builds social confidence in a relaxed group setting
✅ Supports communication and sharing with peers

📲 RSVP or message us for more info - spaces are limited!


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Canvas or Pot Painting
Aug
23

Canvas or Pot Painting

Unleash your inner artist by painting your own canvas or plant pot! Choose your colours, designs, or stencils there's no wrong way to be creative. All materials provided.

Capacity Building Goals:
✅ Promotes creativity and emotional expression
✅ Encourages focus, patience, and following steps
✅ Fosters community connection through shared artistic experiences

📲 RSVP or message us for more info - spaces are limited!

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Slime Making
Aug
26

Slime Making

A sensory-friendly favourite! In this tactile workshop, participants make their own colourful, squishy slime with optional glitter or scents. Safe, guided, and lots of fun.

Capacity Building Goals:
✅ Supports sensory regulation and awareness
✅ Boosts confidence through guided hands-on tasks
✅ Encourages peer interaction and communication

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Card Making & Papercraft
Aug
28

Card Making & Papercraft

Create your own cards or paper crafts using stickers, stamps, markers, and more. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just to say thank you! Ideal for all skill levels.

Capacity Building Goals:
✅ Builds fine motor coordination and planning skills
✅ Encourages thoughtful communication and expression
✅ Supports social engagement in a creative space

📲 RSVP or message us for more info - spaces are limited!

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Decorate Your Tote Bag
Aug
30

Decorate Your Tote Bag

Design your own reusable tote bag using fabric paints, patches, and markers. A practical and creative project you can proudly use every day!

Capacity Building Goals:
✅ Enhances creativity and ownership
✅ Builds independence through hands-on projects
✅ Promotes conversation and idea-sharing with peers

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Seed Bomb Making
Sept
2

Seed Bomb Making

Learn how to make eco-friendly seed bombs using native seeds, soil, and clay. Take them home or help green up a community space! A fun, earthy activity for all ages.

Capacity Building Goals:
✅ Connects participants with nature and sustainability
✅ Builds fine motor skills through hands-on work
✅ Encourages responsibility and long-term thinking

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 Succulent Planting
Sept
4

Succulent Planting

Plant and decorate your very own succulent arrangement using small pots, soil, and decorative stones. A great way to get your hands dirty — and walk away with a low-maintenance plant!

Capacity Building Goals:
✅ Promotes sensory regulation and calm
✅ Builds independence and responsibility through plant care
✅ Encourages creativity and shared storytelling

View Event →
Mario Kart Tournament
Sept
6

Mario Kart Tournament

🎮 Power Up Your Skills with Aespire!

Ready, set, GO! Join us for a fun-filled morning designed to support NDIS participants in building social confidence, independence, and community connections — all through the joy of gaming and group interaction.

🎉 What to expect:

  • A friendly Mario Kart tournament in a supportive environment

  • Opportunities to make new friends and connect socially

  • Skill-building through teamwork, communication, decision-making, and resilience

  • A safe space to practice community engagement and independent participation

This event is perfect for NDIS participants working on Capacity Building goals under Innovative Community Participation — especially those developing social interaction, cognitive, and life skills in a fun, inclusive setting.

Whether you're here to race, build confidence, or just have a good time — we’d love to see you there!

📲 RSVP or message us for more info - spaces are limited!

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Mini Terrarium Making
Sept
9

Mini Terrarium Making

Create a calming miniature garden in a jar using moss, pebbles, and tiny plants. A beautiful, sensory-rich activity with a lovely keepsake to take home.

Capacity Building Goals:
✅ Encourages focus and mindfulness
✅ Fosters creativity and routine-building
✅ Supports shared learning and gentle collaboration

View Event →
Cupcake Decorating
Sept
11

Cupcake Decorating

Get creative in the kitchen with our hands-on cupcake decorating session! Participants will use icing, toppings, and edible decorations to design and enjoy their own sweet treats. No baking required — just bring your imagination!

Capacity Building Goals:
✅ Encourages fine motor skills and self-expression
✅ Builds social confidence in a relaxed group setting
✅ Supports communication and sharing with peers

📲 RSVP or message us for more info - spaces are limited!


View Event →
Canvas or Pot Painting
Sept
13

Canvas or Pot Painting

Unleash your inner artist by painting your own canvas or plant pot! Choose your colours, designs, or stencils there's no wrong way to be creative. All materials provided.

Capacity Building Goals:
✅ Promotes creativity and emotional expression
✅ Encourages focus, patience, and following steps
✅ Fosters community connection through shared artistic experiences

📲 RSVP or message us for more info - spaces are limited!

View Event →
Slime Making
Sept
16

Slime Making

A sensory-friendly favourite! In this tactile workshop, participants make their own colourful, squishy slime with optional glitter or scents. Safe, guided, and lots of fun.

Capacity Building Goals:
✅ Supports sensory regulation and awareness
✅ Boosts confidence through guided hands-on tasks
✅ Encourages peer interaction and communication

View Event →
Card Making & Papercraft
Sept
18

Card Making & Papercraft

Create your own cards or paper crafts using stickers, stamps, markers, and more. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just to say thank you! Ideal for all skill levels.

Capacity Building Goals:
✅ Builds fine motor coordination and planning skills
✅ Encourages thoughtful communication and expression
✅ Supports social engagement in a creative space

📲 RSVP or message us for more info - spaces are limited!

View Event →
Decorate Your Tote Bag
Sept
20

Decorate Your Tote Bag

Design your own reusable tote bag using fabric paints, patches, and markers. A practical and creative project you can proudly use every day!

Capacity Building Goals:
✅ Enhances creativity and ownership
✅ Builds independence through hands-on projects
✅ Promotes conversation and idea-sharing with peers

View Event →
Seed Bomb Making
Sept
23

Seed Bomb Making

Learn how to make eco-friendly seed bombs using native seeds, soil, and clay. Take them home or help green up a community space! A fun, earthy activity for all ages.

Capacity Building Goals:
✅ Connects participants with nature and sustainability
✅ Builds fine motor skills through hands-on work
✅ Encourages responsibility and long-term thinking

View Event →
Succulent Planting
Sept
25

Succulent Planting

Plant and decorate your very own succulent arrangement using small pots, soil, and decorative stones. A great way to get your hands dirty — and walk away with a low-maintenance plant!

Capacity Building Goals:
✅ Promotes sensory regulation and calm
✅ Builds independence and responsibility through plant care
✅ Encourages creativity and shared storytelling

View Event →
Mario Kart Tournament
Sept
27

Mario Kart Tournament

🎮 Power Up Your Skills with Aespire!

Ready, set, GO! Join us for a fun-filled morning designed to support NDIS participants in building social confidence, independence, and community connections — all through the joy of gaming and group interaction.

🎉 What to expect:

  • A friendly Mario Kart tournament in a supportive environment

  • Opportunities to make new friends and connect socially

  • Skill-building through teamwork, communication, decision-making, and resilience

  • A safe space to practice community engagement and independent participation

This event is perfect for NDIS participants working on Capacity Building goals under Innovative Community Participation — especially those developing social interaction, cognitive, and life skills in a fun, inclusive setting.

Whether you're here to race, build confidence, or just have a good time — we’d love to see you there!

📲 RSVP or message us for more info - spaces are limited!

View Event →
Cupcake Decorating
Sept
29

Cupcake Decorating

Get creative in the kitchen with our hands-on cupcake decorating session! Participants will use icing, toppings, and edible decorations to design and enjoy their own sweet treats. No baking required — just bring your imagination!

Capacity Building Goals:
✅ Encourages fine motor skills and self-expression
✅ Builds social confidence in a relaxed group setting
✅ Supports communication and sharing with peers

📲 RSVP or message us for more info - spaces are limited!


View Event →
Canvas or Pot Painting
Sept
30

Canvas or Pot Painting

Unleash your inner artist by painting your own canvas or plant pot! Choose your colours, designs, or stencils there's no wrong way to be creative. All materials provided.

Capacity Building Goals:
✅ Promotes creativity and emotional expression
✅ Encourages focus, patience, and following steps
✅ Fosters community connection through shared artistic experiences

📲 RSVP or message us for more info - spaces are limited!

View Event →
Mario Kart Tournament
Oct
4

Mario Kart Tournament

🎮 Power Up Your Skills with Aespire!

Ready, set, GO! Join us for a fun-filled morning designed to support NDIS participants in building social confidence, independence, and community connections — all through the joy of gaming and group interaction.

🎉 What to expect:

  • A friendly Mario Kart tournament in a supportive environment

  • Opportunities to make new friends and connect socially

  • Skill-building through teamwork, communication, decision-making, and resilience

  • A safe space to practice community engagement and independent participation

This event is perfect for NDIS participants working on Capacity Building goals under Innovative Community Participation — especially those developing social interaction, cognitive, and life skills in a fun, inclusive setting.

Whether you're here to race, build confidence, or just have a good time — we’d love to see you there!

📲 RSVP or message us for more info - spaces are limited!

View Event →
Cupcake Decorating
Oct
6

Cupcake Decorating

Get creative in the kitchen with our hands-on cupcake decorating session! Participants will use icing, toppings, and edible decorations to design and enjoy their own sweet treats. No baking required — just bring your imagination!

Capacity Building Goals:
✅ Encourages fine motor skills and self-expression
✅ Builds social confidence in a relaxed group setting
✅ Supports communication and sharing with peers

📲 RSVP or message us for more info - spaces are limited!


View Event →
Canvas or Pot Painting
Oct
7

Canvas or Pot Painting

Unleash your inner artist by painting your own canvas or plant pot! Choose your colours, designs, or stencils there's no wrong way to be creative. All materials provided.

Capacity Building Goals:
✅ Promotes creativity and emotional expression
✅ Encourages focus, patience, and following steps
✅ Fosters community connection through shared artistic experiences

📲 RSVP or message us for more info - spaces are limited!

View Event →
Slime Making
Oct
8

Slime Making

A sensory-friendly favourite! In this tactile workshop, participants make their own colourful, squishy slime with optional glitter or scents. Safe, guided, and lots of fun.

Capacity Building Goals:
✅ Supports sensory regulation and awareness
✅ Boosts confidence through guided hands-on tasks
✅ Encourages peer interaction and communication

View Event →