BEST Community Connections is a registered NDIS Service Provider that provides services across the Inverell district Local Government Area.
We support adults with disabilities who have moderate to high support needs.
Our services include Social and Community Participation, Assistance with Daily Life, Capacity Building, Finding and Keeping a Job, Supported Independent Living and Plan Management. We also offer flexible respite supports.
Our service focuses on the individual’s needs, community inclusiveness and building independence. We provide qualified staff who are passionate and supportive.
Connections is all about what’s possible when people work together to change the lives of people with disability.
More on how we help below. Enquire to learn more
Assisting you to realise
your full potential.
BEST Employment is a not-for-profit organisation that has been changing lives for more
than 20 years across the New England North West and Far West Orana regions of NSW and
Darling Downs and Granite Belt regions of Southern Queensland.
BEST news
Discover the inspiring impact of BEST Employment—visit our featured news stories to read success stories, learn how we're making a difference, and feel motivated by real-life achievements.
Helping Hands Success Story
Reconnecting With Education and Culture When Aaron first joined the Helping Hands programme, he faced significant challenges. He refused to engage in school and was reluctant to participate in the programme, a situation that reflected deeper struggles with motivation and connection to his educat...
From suspension to success - the Journey of re-engagement
At BEST Community Services, we strive to empower and support individuals to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. One such standout story is that of Emmaleen, a high school student who, with the guidance and resources provided by the Helping Hands program, has transformed what s...
Promoting Bicycle Safety - a visit from Allied Health students at the Homework Centre
At BEST Community Services, we are committed to creating thriving and resilient communities by supporting individuals and fostering lifelong skills. Our Homework Centre recently had the pleasure of hosting an engaging workshop on bicycle safety, facilitated by a group of Allied Health univers...
Frequently asked questions
The NDIS is an Australian Government scheme that provides support to Australians with disability, their families and carers. It provides Australians with disability, who are under the age of 65, with the supports they need.
No. The NDIS will not replace the Disability Support Pension. The NDIS is a separate national fund created to finance your reasonable and necessary support needs and associated aids and equipment. The NDIS is not means tested and as such, anyone who is eligible can apply for assistance, regardless of the Disability Support Pension or level of personal income.
The NDIS funds the reasonable and necessary disability related support that participants require to meet their needs and achieve their goals.
The NDIS doesn’t cover support that isn’t related to your disability or is an everyday living expense. It also doesn’t replace funding that is more appropriate from other sources such as education, health or transport. These supports will continue to be funded as they are now.
A NDIS plan outlines a person’s goals and the disability related services and support that will help them to achieve those goals. It describes the funded supports they will receive from the NDIS.
Absolutely. We work with you to create a personalised support plan that aligns with your goals and needs.
You can contact us by using by completing an enquiry form on our website or calling us directly to discuss your needs and what services we can offer.
We offer a diverse range of activities, including arts and crafts, music and drama programs, fitness classes, social outings, volunteering opportunities and skill-building workshops.
Contact us by completing an enquiry form on our website or calling us directly and our team will guide you through the process of accessing support coordination services.
SIL stands for Supported Independent Living and it is paid to the organisation that provides your staff support when you receive 24/7 support in a home. It is:
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Funded individually to each person according to their need
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Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living environment
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Reflective of 24-hour care, 7 days per week
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Cost of support does not include rent, board or lodging, day-to-day usual living expenses such as food and activities, personal care supports when the person is hospitalised, or items covered in other sections of the NDIS price guide (e.g. assistive technology or transport costs).