Belong in our lived experience community
Be part of a community that is owned and operated by people with lived experience of disability.
Why join the Co-op?
Strong & Capable is a co-operative owned & run by people with lived experience with disability who are committed to supporting you to live the life you want.
As a member you’ll gain access to a range of benefits and perks. And our lived experience community means you’ll be surrounded by liked minded people who are ready to welcome you to come as you are and to have some fun.
Who is the Co-op for?
We welcome;
- People with disability,
- Families and primary carer, authorised person or NDIS plan nominee, and
- Everyone who supports the vision for a world where people with disability can thrive!
Connect, grow & learn with a community committed to supporting each other.
How our membership works
We have two levels of membership;
1. Join the Co-operative and super charge your social life and community connections with all the perks.
2. Become a Friend of the Co-operative and be the first to hear about our activities & events.
Not sure which one is for you, then get in touch and one of our team will get back to you to determine what is the best option for you.
| Friends of the Co-operative | Co-operative Membership |
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|---|---|---|
| Welcome Pack | ||
| Community Activities* | Stay in the loop with all activities & events | Invitation to all activities & events |
| Fun Fridays - Online Community Catch Up | ||
| Member Perks | ||
| Giveaways & Competitions | ||
| Ticket to end of year celebration | ||
| Loyalty Scheme | ||
| Membership Fee | Free | $50 per year |
| Get Started | Join Now |
* Community activities & events may attract additional costs.
Peer Mentoring + Community
Participate & find your people, grow your confidence & have some fun.
$
261
88
Monthly -
Annual Membership Fee Waived
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Welcome Pack
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Unlimited Community Activities*
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Exclusive Online Community
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4 hours Peer Mentoring* Per Month
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Exclusive Online Peer Mentoring Community
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Training & Development Opportunities*
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Billable from your NDIS Plan
Get Started
Peer Mentoring activities are lead by the participant and is not limited to 4 hours per month.
*Some activities may attract additional fees.
*Some activities may attract additional fees.
Mentor + Community
Share your time & interests with people with disability & belong to our lived experience community.
$
0
Yearly
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Annual Membership Fee Waived
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Welcome Pack
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Unlimited Community Activities*
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Exclusive Online Community
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Working with Children Check
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National Police Clearance
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Training & Development Opportunities
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Set Allowance per 1:1 Mentor Sessions
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Exclusive Online Peer Mentoring Community
Get Started
*Some activities may attract additional fees
Community
Be socially connected with our lived experience community.
$
50
Yearly
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Annual Membership Fee
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Welcome Pack
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1 x Community Activity per month*
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Exclusive Online Community
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Billable from your NDIS Plan
Get Started
*Some activities may attract additional fees.
Ready to belong to a community of people with lived experience with disability?
What else should I know?
- Membership is only open to people with disability and/or their primary carer.
- One membership per household.
- Membership is open to people aged over 18 years.
- The annual fee may be redeemable from your NDIS plan.
- We will always be owned & run by people with lived experience with disability
- You can cancel or suspend your membership at any time.
- You must attend one member activity per calendar year to stay active.
- You will be invoiced on the anniversary of the date you joined.
- You can be a new or existing NDIS participant.
- Any profits go back into delivering services and benefits to members.