Picture a weekday morning: a room full of people arriving one by one, some heading straight for the art table, others catching up with a friend from last week’s session, someone else lacing up shoes for a walk down to the water. That’s what an LPS day program actually looks like, not a waiting room, not a holding pattern, but a genuinely full day with something to look forward to.
LPS runs weekday day programs across Hervey Bay, Bundaberg, and Gin Gin, giving participants structured activities, real social connection, and a reason to get up and get moving, close to home.
What Is an NDIS Day Program?
An NDIS day program is a structured weekday activity offering supporting social participation, creativity, fitness, and life skills in a group setting. Delivered at a dedicated location with trained staff, it gives participants regular social connection and purposeful activity beyond one-on-one support.
What Happens at an LPS Day Program
A typical day balances structure with flexibility, because rigid schedules don’t suit everyone and neither does an unstructured free-for-all.
- Creative activities. Art, craft, and music sessions give participants a way to express themselves and produce something they’re proud of.
- Active sessions. Gentle exercise, walks, and movement-based activities keep the day physically engaging, not just seated.
- Social time. Genuine, unstructured social connection matters as much as the planned activities. Friendships form here, the same as anywhere else.
- Life skills practice. Cooking, budgeting basics, and everyday skill-building are woven into the day rather than delivered as a separate lesson.
What makes LPS’s regional programs distinct is scale and familiarity. These aren’t large, anonymous programs shuffling people through a roster. Staff know participants by name, activities reflect what’s genuinely available in Hervey Bay, Bundaberg, and Gin Gin, and the group is small enough that everyone is actually seen.
Day Program Locations — Fraser Coast and Bundaberg
Hervey Bay. Our Fraser Coast day program runs from our Hervey Bay location, with activities shaped around what’s genuinely available locally. Transport is available for participants who need it. See our full Hervey Bay NDIS provider page for more on what we offer across the Fraser Coast.
Bundaberg. Our Bundaberg North day program gives Wide Bay participants the same structured, socially engaging weekday offering, with group sizes and activities planned specifically for a regional setting rather than a metro template. Read more on our Bundaberg NDIS provider page.
Gin Gin. Gin Gin participants can access the fuller Bundaberg day program when that’s the right fit, with transportation coordinated so the travel burden doesn’t fall on the participant or family. This is exactly the relationship described on our Gin Gin NDIS services page, where local, day-to-day support in Gin Gin connects to the broader Bundaberg program when it adds real value.
How NDIS Day Programs Are Funded
Day programs are typically funded through your Core Supports budget, most often under the Assistance with Social and Community Participation category. Because Core Supports funding is flexible, day program attendance sits alongside your other community and social supports in the same budget, rather than as a separate, standalone line item.
Group-based activities are generally priced differently to one-on-one support, reflecting the different staff-to-participant ratio. You can read more about how this funding works on the official NDIS Core Supports page. If you’re not sure whether your current plan includes funding for a day program, that’s exactly the kind of thing to raise with your plan manager or support coordinator before your first session.
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How to Join an LPS Day Program
- Get in touch. Call us or send an enquiry, and tell us a bit about what you’re looking for and which location suits you best.
- Arrange a trial session. We’ll set up a trial day so you can experience the program firsthand before committing to a regular schedule.
- Sort out transport. If you need it, we’ll arrange pickup and drop-off through our bus service, so getting there isn’t a barrier.
- Start attending. Once you’re set up, you’ll have a regular spot in the program, with the flexibility to adjust as your needs change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age range is the day program for?
Our day programs are designed for adult NDIS participants. If you’re unsure whether the program suits your specific age and support needs, contact us and we’ll talk it through directly.
Do I need my own support worker to attend?
No. LPS staff run and support the day program itself, so you don’t need to bring a separate support worker. If you have specific one-on-one needs beyond what the group program covers, let us know when you get in touch so we can plan for it.
Is transport from home included?
Yes. We coordinate pickup and drop-off through our bus service for participants who need transport, across Hervey Bay, Bundaberg, and Gin Gin.
Can I try a session before committing?
Yes. We can arrange a trial day so you can experience the program, meet the group, and see whether it’s the right fit before you commit to a regular schedule.
What NDIS funding do I need for a day program?
You’ll generally need Core Supports funding in your plan, most often under the Assistance with Social and Community Participation category. As a registered NDIS provider, we can work with plan-managed, self-managed, and NDIA-managed participants.
