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Strive Disability Support Services

Name: Strive Disability Support Services
Address: 8 Romas Way, Port Lincoln SA 5606, Australia, AU
Telephone: 0483 159 300

8 Romas Way, Port Lincoln SA 5606, Australia

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About Strive Disability Support Services

Strive Disability Support Services is an NDIS-registered provider based in Port Lincoln, South Australia, serving participants across Eyre Western, Port Lincoln. They offer 11 types of support including psychology, physiotherapy, behaviour support and more.

Services Strive Disability Support Services provides

Psychology
Physiotherapy
Behaviour support
Assistive technology
Transport
Support worker
Support coordination
Occupational therapy
Speech pathology
SDA
Community nursing

Understanding psychology under the NDIS

Where NDIS-funded psychology and Medicare's Better Access program overlap is one of the most frequently-misunderstood parts of the scheme. The principle is straightforward: the NDIS funds psychology that builds your capacity to manage daily life with your disability. Medicare's Better Access (10 sessions per year with a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP) funds general mental-health treatment unrelated to disability. Where you're eligible for both, Medicare is used first — the NDIS is the funder of last resort under the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act.

In practice, this means your NDIS psychologist should be actively coordinating with your GP and any Medicare-funded psychologist you see. If the same psychologist sees you under both funding streams (which is allowed), session notes must clearly indicate which framework each session falls under. Ask any prospective NDIS psychologist how they handle the Medicare/NDIS interface — vague answers are a sign they may not have thought it through.

Disability-specific experience matters more than general clinical seniority. A psychologist who specialises in autism, intellectual disability, acquired brain injury, or trauma related to institutional care will work very differently from a generalist. For participants with complex presentations, registered psychologists with endorsement in clinical, counselling, or clinical neuropsychology have additional structured training relevant to disability work.

Telehealth has been widely adopted post-pandemic and is particularly useful for regional participants and those whose disability makes travel difficult. The NDIS rate ($224.62/hr) is the same for telehealth as in-person sessions; home visits may attract a separate travel charge that must be agreed in writing before the visit.

What to ask before choosing an NDIS provider

Before signing a service agreement with any NDIS provider, including Strive Disability Support Services, it’s worth having a conversation about a few key things. What are the hourly rates, including loadings for evenings, weekends and public holidays? What cancellation fees apply, and what notice period do they require? Who will your regular support worker or practitioner be, and what happens if they’re sick or on leave? How does the provider handle complaints? These questions are standard — any reputable provider will have clear answers.

If Strive Disability Support Services is registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, they’re bound by the NDIS Code of Conduct and must meet service standards audited by approved quality auditors. This covers everything from worker screening to incident reporting. Unregistered providers can still be used by plan-managed and self-managed participants but aren’t subject to the same oversight.

It’s also worth understanding your service agreement before you sign it. The agreement should clearly state the supports being delivered, the price per hour or unit, any cancellation policy, how travel charges are handled, and how either party can end the agreement. Under the NDIS, you can usually change providers, subject to the notice and cancellation terms in your service agreement. If a provider’s service agreement doesn’t include a reasonable exit clause, that’s worth questioning.

If you’re unsure about any aspect of choosing a provider, your support coordinator or local area coordinator (LAC) can help. They can explain what to look for, accompany you to initial meetings, and assist with setting up service agreements that protect your interests. Keeping records of your interactions with providers — save invoices, note key conversations, and track whether the services delivered match what was agreed — will make plan reviews smoother and provide evidence if you ever need to raise a complaint.

NDIS supports in Eyre Western

The Eyre Western service district covers 22+ suburbs and hosts 116+ registered NDIS providers. Participants in this area typically access services in their local community, though many providers including Strive Disability Support Services travel to clients at home. Travel charges under the NDIS are capped and must be agreed in your service agreement before work begins.

Most participants in Eyre Western access a mix of services — commonly psychology, speech pathology and behaviour support. Whether you’re looking for ongoing support or need a specific assessment, comparing providers in your area is the best way to find the right fit for your goals and circumstances.