❤️‍🩹 2% of NDIS participants — Stroke accounts for approximately 2% of NDIS participants, primarily those under 65 who experience significant ongoing functional impairment.

About Stroke

Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, causing brain cell damage. Effects can include one-sided weakness or paralysis, speech and language difficulties, cognitive changes, vision problems, and emotional changes. The NDIS supports people under 65 with permanent stroke-related disability, while the health system manages acute treatment and rehabilitation.

Key NDIS supports for stroke

Key NDIS supports after stroke include physiotherapy for physical rehabilitation and mobility, occupational therapy for daily living and upper limb recovery, speech pathology for communication and swallowing, psychology for emotional adjustment and cognitive rehabilitation, support workers for personal care and community re-engagement, and assistive technology for mobility and communication aids.

Physiotherapy Occupational therapy Speech pathology Psychology Support worker Assistive technology

Stroke providers in Illawarra Shoalhaven (184)

SN
Support NetworkNDIS Registered
Suite 4/327-329 Woodpark Rd, Smithfield NSW 2164, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (121 reviews)
1300 671 931  Visit website →
SH
Scope Home AccessNDIS Registered
3 Hamilton St, Dapto NSW 2530, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (92 reviews)
(02) 4262 4900  Visit website →
CR
Classic Removals & StorageNDIS Registered
22 Bellevue St, South Nowra NSW 2541, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (96 reviews)
(02) 4421 4400  Visit website →
FM
Fairy Meadow Phytness HealthCareNDIS Registered
50 Princes Hwy, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (77 reviews)
(02) 4285 1725  Visit website →
AH
Aidacare Head Office - Healthcare EquipmentNDIS Registered
Mfive Industry Park, Building 3A/1 Moorebank Ave, Moorebank NSW 2170, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (89 reviews)
(02) 8706 2300  Visit website →
IR
Illawarra Rehabilitation ClinicNDIS Registered
34 Veronica St, Warilla NSW 2528, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (62 reviews)
(02) 4288 8001  Visit website →
CC
Country Care Group - WarrawongNDIS Registered
shop 1/143 King St, Warrawong NSW 2502, Australia
★★★★ 4.4 (80 reviews)
(02) 4227 4315  Visit website →
IH
IOH HealthNDIS Registered
32 Swan St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (60 reviews)
(02) 4210 7200  Visit website →
LS
Links Seaside by WarrigalNDIS Registered
Shop 1/1 Ross St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (71 reviews)
(02) 4222 0999  Visit website →
BD
BB Disability & Health ServicesNDIS Registered
6 Osborne St, Dapto NSW 2530, Australia
★★★★ 4.5 (64 reviews)
1300 070 724  Visit website →
NS
Nursing Solutions GroupNDIS Registered
36 Douglas St, Nowra NSW 2541, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (41 reviews)
(02) 7232 2507  Visit website →
NP
NDIS PROPERTY AUSTRALIANDIS Registered
755 Stanley St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (42 reviews)
1300 254 397  Visit website →
ID
Illawarra Diggers Aged & Community CareNDIS Registered
8 Blundell Parade, Corrimal NSW 2518, Australia
★★★★ 4.5 (42 reviews)
(02) 4225 4700  Visit website →
CA
Carers ACTNDIS Registered
2/80 Beaurepaire Cres, Holt ACT 2615, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (40 reviews)
1800 422 737  Visit website →
A-
Aidacare - Mobility & Healthcare EquipmentNDIS Registered
117/119 Princes Hwy, Sylvania NSW 2224, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (39 reviews)
(02) 9520 1866  Visit website →
TD
The Disability TrustNDIS Registered
5 Edney Ln, Spring Hill NSW 2500, Australia
★★★★ 4.5 (33 reviews)
1300 347 224  Visit website →
AL
Alkira LodgeNDIS Registered
1 Dudley St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (29 reviews)
(02) 4222 5484  Visit website →
AM
Ave Maria Disability and Mental Health ServicesNDIS Registered
16 Second Ave, Unanderra NSW 2526, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (27 reviews)
1800 121 123  Visit website →
PC
Prospr CareNDIS Registered
2/4 George St, Warilla NSW 2528, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (24 reviews)
(02) 4216 6668  Visit website →
EM
Everyday MobilityNDIS Registered
28 Quinns Ln, South Nowra NSW 2541, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (27 reviews)
(02) 4413 0335  Visit website →

Choosing a stroke provider

Choose providers with specific stroke rehabilitation experience, understanding of neuroplasticity and recovery timelines, ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, experience with both acute recovery and long-term maintenance, and sensitivity to the emotional and psychological impact of stroke.

💡 NDIS plan tips for stroke

Stroke plans often start with intensive rehabilitation-focused funding and transition over time to maintenance and community participation. The boundary between health-funded rehabilitation and NDIS-funded disability support is a common challenge — typically, once a person is medically stable and their condition is considered permanent, NDIS funding takes over.

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Frequently asked questions

What NDIS support is available for stroke in Illawarra Shoalhaven?

Key NDIS supports after stroke include physiotherapy for physical rehabilitation and mobility, occupational therapy for daily living and upper limb recovery, speech pathology for communication and swallowing, psychology for emotional adjustment and cognitive rehabilitation, support workers for personal care and community re-engagement, and assistive technology for mobility and communication aids.

How do I find a good stroke provider in Illawarra Shoalhaven?

Choose providers with specific stroke rehabilitation experience, understanding of neuroplasticity and recovery timelines, ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, experience with both acute recovery and long-term maintenance, and sensitivity to the emotional and psychological impact of stroke.

What should my NDIS plan include for stroke?

Stroke plans often start with intensive rehabilitation-focused funding and transition over time to maintenance and community participation. The boundary between health-funded rehabilitation and NDIS-funded disability support is a common challenge — typically, once a person is medically stable and their condition is considered permanent, NDIS funding takes over.

Can I change my stroke 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 stroke providers in Illawarra Shoalhaven and find alternatives.

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