It's on every Tuesday and Thursday that Roger gets to do what he enjoys most in life, taking part in a Vivability day program that he is accessing through the NDIS.

Roger's parents, John and Esme, care for their 50-year-old son who was born with Down syndrome and a bowel deformity.

"Before we were introduced to the NDIS Roger spent all of his time with us. We took him on as many outings as we could but he didn't want to be active, he was too unwell," Esme said.

"It was also very draining on us to try and find him activities to do and, being older people, we were slowing down."

Gemma Nixon, an occupational therapist at Integrity Therapy Services in Blayney, introduced the family to the NDIS and when his Local Area Coordinator Eliza Nankervis developed his plan, Roger has never looked back.

"The change in Roger is incredible. It is now easier to get him out of bed on the mornings he has his day program in Bathurst, he's very excited. He's made connections in the community. We'll be walking down the street and everyone will be waving and saying hello to him," Esme said.

As part of the day program, the group was recently invited to perform at the Bathurst Eisteddfod.

"Roger loves singing and dancing and he went up on that stage so confidently, normally he would be so nervous. It was the confidence that he showed that amazed us, it's been tremendously boosted because of the NDIS this last six months," Esme said.