💙 16% of NDIS participants — Intellectual disability is the second most common primary disability on the NDIS, representing approximately 16% of all participants.

About Intellectual Disability

Intellectual disability involves significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviour, affecting everyday social and practical skills. It originates before age 22 and is a lifelong condition. The NDIS provides comprehensive support to help people with intellectual disability live as independently as possible, build skills, and participate fully in their community.

Key NDIS supports for intellectual disability

Key NDIS supports for intellectual disability include support workers for daily living assistance and community participation, support coordination to navigate services, occupational therapy for skill building, speech pathology for communication, psychology for behaviour and emotional wellbeing, and specialist disability accommodation (SDA) for those with high support needs.

Support worker Support coordination Occupational therapy Speech pathology Psychology SDA Behaviour support

Intellectual Disability providers in Far West (53)

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Red Earth MotelNDIS Registered
469 Argent St, Broken Hill NSW 2880, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (262 reviews)
(08) 8088 5694  Visit website →
BH
Broken Hill Oasis Motor InnNDIS Registered
142 Iodide St, Broken Hill NSW 2880, Australia
★★★★ 4.4 (122 reviews)
(08) 8088 2255  Visit website →
DM
Daydream Motel & CottagesNDIS Registered
77 Argent St, Broken Hill NSW 2880, Australia
★★★ 3.9 (118 reviews)
(08) 8088 3033  Visit website →
TM
Thrive Medical | ThriveMed Broken HillNDIS Registered
170 Crystal St, Broken Hill NSW 2880, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (32 reviews)
(08) 8087 9383  Visit website →
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Philips Home care SDA house BlacktownNDIS Registered
16 Wilga St, Blacktown NSW 2148, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (21 reviews)
(02) 7228 5505  Visit website →
SE
Silver Earth AccommodationNDIS Registered
85 Blende St, Broken Hill NSW 2880, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (21 reviews)
0414 579 507
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Southern Cross Care St. Anne's Nursing HomeNDIS Registered
238 Piper St, Broken Hill NSW 2880, Australia
★★★★ 4.1 (25 reviews)
(08) 8080 1850  Visit website →
BH
Broken Hill Freight CentreNDIS Registered
86 Pinnacles Pl, Broken Hill NSW 2880, Australia
★★★★ 4 (22 reviews)
(08) 8088 5212  Visit website →
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Westhaven - Broken Hill Disability Services, NDISNDIS Registered
633 Lane St, Broken Hill NSW 2880, Australia
★★★★ 4.6 (14 reviews)
(08) 8088 2044  Visit website →
ES
Eureka Shorty O'Neil Village, Broken HillNDIS Registered
1 Braceman St, Broken Hill NSW 2880, Australia
★★★★ 4.6 (11 reviews)
1800 356 818  Visit website →
AL
Aruma Lodge - Southern Cross Care (Broken Hill) LtdNDIS Registered
229 Beryl St, Broken Hill NSW 2880, Australia
★★★ 3.9 (14 reviews)
(08) 8088 1630  Visit website →
ND
National Disability Insurance SchemeNDIS Registered
co-located with Services Australia, Shopping Centre, 2 Victoria Cres, Mount Barker SA 5251, Australia
★★ 2.5 (31 reviews)
1800 800 110  Visit website →
MN
My Nannas PlaceNDIS Registered
524 Crystal St, Broken Hill NSW 2880, Australia
★★★★ 4.5 (8 reviews)
0409 698 029  Visit website →
HW
Harold Williams Home - Southern Cross Care (Broken Hill) LtdNDIS Registered
267 Eyre St, Broken Hill NSW 2880, Australia
★★★★ 4.5 (8 reviews)
(08) 8080 1850  Visit website →
BH
Broken Hill Seventh=Day Adventist ChurchNDIS Registered
333 Wolfram St, Broken Hill NSW 2880, Australia
★★★★ 4.4 (7 reviews)
(08) 8087 9585  Visit website →
SD
Specialist Disability HousingNDIS Registered
8/231 Balcatta Rd, Balcatta WA 6021, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (5 reviews)
(08) 9468 5550  Visit website →
SD
Specialised Disability AccommodationNDIS Registered
8 Nelson St, Fairfield NSW 2165, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (5 reviews)
1300 905 997  Visit website →
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Natural Revolution Group -N.R.G.NDIS Registered
71 Oxide St, Broken Hill NSW 2880, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (5 reviews)
(08) 8088 2612  Visit website →
CW
CatholicCare Wilcannia-ForbesNDIS Registered
261 Argent St, Broken Hill NSW 2880, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (5 reviews)
(08) 8087 3477  Visit website →
LC
LiveBetter Community ServicesNDIS Registered
72-74 Gypsum St, Broken Hill NSW 2880, Australia
★★★★ 4.2 (6 reviews)
1800 580 580  Visit website →

Choosing a intellectual disability provider

Choose providers who use person-centred approaches, have experience supporting people with intellectual disability at the participant's level of need, communicate in accessible ways, focus on building independence rather than creating dependence, and actively involve the participant in decisions about their supports.

💡 NDIS plan tips for intellectual disability

Plans for people with intellectual disability often include significant Core funding for daily support, Capacity Building for therapy and skill development, and Capital supports for assistive technology. Support coordination is commonly funded to help manage complex support arrangements.

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Frequently asked questions

What NDIS support is available for intellectual disability in Far West?

Key NDIS supports for intellectual disability include support workers for daily living assistance and community participation, support coordination to navigate services, occupational therapy for skill building, speech pathology for communication, psychology for behaviour and emotional wellbeing, and specialist disability accommodation (SDA) for those with high support needs.

How do I find a good intellectual disability provider in Far West?

Choose providers who use person-centred approaches, have experience supporting people with intellectual disability at the participant's level of need, communicate in accessible ways, focus on building independence rather than creating dependence, and actively involve the participant in decisions about their supports.

What should my NDIS plan include for intellectual disability?

Plans for people with intellectual disability often include significant Core funding for daily support, Capacity Building for therapy and skill development, and Capital supports for assistive technology. Support coordination is commonly funded to help manage complex support arrangements.

Can I change my intellectual disability providers?

Yes — you have full choice and control over your providers under the NDIS. You can change providers at any time, subject to any service agreements in place. ProviderScout makes it easy to compare intellectual disability providers in Far West and find alternatives.

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