🧠 4% of NDIS participants — Acquired brain injury represents approximately 4% of NDIS participants, with many entering the scheme after traumatic accidents, strokes, or medical events.

About Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Acquired brain injury (ABI) refers to brain damage that occurs after birth, including traumatic brain injury from accidents, stroke, brain tumours, infections, and hypoxia. ABI can affect cognition, behaviour, physical function, communication, and emotional regulation. The NDIS provides long-term support for people with permanent ABI, though the boundary between NDIS and health system funding can be complex.

Key NDIS supports for acquired brain injury

Key NDIS supports for ABI include neuropsychology and psychology for cognitive rehabilitation, occupational therapy for daily living skills, physiotherapy for physical recovery, speech pathology for communication, support workers for daily assistance, behaviour support for managing behavioural changes, and support coordination to navigate complex service systems.

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

Acquired Brain Injury providers in Hunter New England (152)

HR
Hunter Rehabilitation and Health - Exercise PhysiologyNDIS Registered
Unit 5/57 Crescent Rd, Waratah NSW 2298, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (140 reviews)
(02) 4016 4446  Visit website →
HD
Happy DotsNDIS Registered
2/342-346 Main Rd, Cardiff NSW 2285, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (73 reviews)
(02) 4959 8920  Visit website →
ES
EDUCARE Speech Pathology, Psychology and Behavioural SupportNDIS Registered
Level 3, Sky Central West, 28-38 Smart St, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
★★★★ 4.4 (78 reviews)
(02) 4943 4444  Visit website →
MP
My Plan SupportNDIS Registered
7/1 Jacaranda Ave, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324, Australia
★★★★ 4.4 (75 reviews)
(02) 9161 3900  Visit website →
HP
Hunter Primary CareNDIS Registered
7 Warabrook Blvd, Warabrook NSW 2304, Australia
★★★★ 4.4 (68 reviews)
(02) 4925 2259  Visit website →
HF
Hunter Functional Health | Sports Chiropractic, Paediatric Occupational Therapy, Shockwave TherapyNDIS Registered
Unit 5/166 Hannell St, Maryville NSW 2293, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (52 reviews)
0466 074 208  Visit website →
CT
Community TherapyNDIS Registered
3/2 Frost Dr, Mayfield West NSW 2304, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (54 reviews)
1300 031 935  Visit website →
HC
Hunter Care GroupNDIS Registered
196 Hannell St, Maryville NSW 2293, Australia
★★★★ 4.6 (58 reviews)
(02) 4950 2269  Visit website →
CA
Care Alliance Disability Support & PsychologyNDIS Registered
Care Alliance Disability Support & Psychology The Place Corner Frederick &, Pearson St, Charlestown NSW 2290, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (51 reviews)
1300 206 309  Visit website →
M
MidsupportNDIS Registered
2/8 Firebrick Dr, Thornton NSW 2322, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (47 reviews)
(02) 4966 5806  Visit website →
IM
Independent Mobility & RehabNDIS Registered
144 Lambton Rd, Broadmeadow NSW 2292, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (39 reviews)
(02) 4952 2264  Visit website →
LM
Local MobilityNDIS Registered
365 Main Rd, Cardiff NSW 2285, Australia
★★★★ 4.6 (42 reviews)
(02) 4956 9993  Visit website →
NP
NewPsych PsychologistsNDIS Registered
Levels 2 & 4, 77 Hunter Street, access on, Bolton St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
★★★★ 4 (55 reviews)
(02) 4926 5005  Visit website →
YM
Your MobilityNDIS Registered
12 Vincent St, Cessnock NSW 2325, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (33 reviews)
(02) 4990 9320  Visit website →
SH
Solid Holistic CareNDIS Registered
Unit 9/7 Pambalong Dr, Mayfield West NSW 2304, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (39 reviews)
(02) 4044 1982  Visit website →
HC
Hunter Coast TherapyNDIS Registered
6/10 William St, Adamstown NSW 2289, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (29 reviews)
(02) 4072 1403  Visit website →
HA
Hunter Appliances and MobilityNDIS Registered
12 Vincent St, Cessnock NSW 2325, Australia
★★★★ 4.5 (33 reviews)
(02) 4990 9320  Visit website →
PL
Pure Living Accommodation & CareNDIS Registered
Cessnock Rd, Gillieston Heights NSW 2321, Australia
★★★★ 4.6 (31 reviews)
0429 051 238  Visit website →
CA
Cullen and Co Health ServicesNDIS Registered
Unit 2/70-72 Orlando Rd, Lambton NSW 2299, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (26 reviews)
0480 564 474  Visit website →
A-
Aidacare - Mobility & Healthcare EquipmentNDIS Registered
365 Main Rd, Cardiff NSW 2285, Australia
★★★★ 4.6 (30 reviews)
(02) 4956 9993  Visit website →

Choosing a acquired brain injury provider

Prioritise providers with experience in acquired brain injury rehabilitation, understanding of cognitive and behavioural changes after brain injury, ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, patience with the often-slow pace of recovery, and familiarity with the intersection of health and NDIS funding.

💡 NDIS plan tips for acquired brain injury

ABI plans often evolve significantly over time — early plans may focus on intensive rehabilitation, while later plans shift toward maintenance and community participation. Support coordination is almost always included given the complexity. The boundary between health-funded rehabilitation and NDIS-funded disability support can be unclear — a good support coordinator helps navigate this.

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Frequently asked questions

What NDIS support is available for acquired brain injury in Hunter New England?

Key NDIS supports for ABI include neuropsychology and psychology for cognitive rehabilitation, occupational therapy for daily living skills, physiotherapy for physical recovery, speech pathology for communication, support workers for daily assistance, behaviour support for managing behavioural changes, and support coordination to navigate complex service systems.

How do I find a good acquired brain injury provider in Hunter New England?

Prioritise providers with experience in acquired brain injury rehabilitation, understanding of cognitive and behavioural changes after brain injury, ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, patience with the often-slow pace of recovery, and familiarity with the intersection of health and NDIS funding.

What should my NDIS plan include for acquired brain injury?

ABI plans often evolve significantly over time — early plans may focus on intensive rehabilitation, while later plans shift toward maintenance and community participation. Support coordination is almost always included given the complexity. The boundary between health-funded rehabilitation and NDIS-funded disability support can be unclear — a good support coordinator helps navigate this.

Can I change my acquired brain injury 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 acquired brain injury providers in Hunter New England and find alternatives.

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