🧩 34% of NDIS participants — Autism is the most common primary disability among NDIS participants, representing approximately 34% of all active participants — over 250,000 Australians.

About Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people perceive, interact with, and experience the world. It can impact communication, social interaction, sensory processing, and behaviour. Under the NDIS, autistic participants can access a wide range of supports tailored to their individual needs and goals.

Key NDIS supports for autism

Common NDIS-funded supports for autistic participants include speech pathology for communication development, occupational therapy for sensory processing and daily living skills, psychology for mental health and social skills, behaviour support for positive strategies, and support workers for daily living and community access.

Psychology Occupational therapy Speech pathology Behaviour support Support worker Support coordination

Autism providers in Mid North Coast (162)

HP
Hastings Physio and Health - Lake InnesNDIS Registered
4/18 John Oxley Dr, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (285 reviews)
(02) 6516 2222  Visit website →
HP
Hastings Physio and Health - Hermitage CentreNDIS Registered
The Hermitage, Unit 7/72-80 Lake Rd, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (148 reviews)
(02) 6583 2111  Visit website →
TM
Tidal Motion Physiotherapy & Allied HealthNDIS Registered
Unit 10/84/90 Industrial Dr, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (103 reviews)
0400 056 148  Visit website →
NA
Northpoint ApartmentsNDIS Registered
2 Murray St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
★★★★ 4.2 (88 reviews)
(02) 6583 8333  Visit website →
SP
South Pacific Apartments port macquarieNDIS Registered
37 Pacific Dr, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
★★★ 3.9 (94 reviews)
(02) 6583 8033  Visit website →
CC
Coffs Coast Sports PhysiotherapyNDIS Registered
78 Albany St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (55 reviews)
(02) 6651 9622  Visit website →
AP
Active Physiotherapy & WellnessNDIS Registered
7 Malcolm Pl, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (32 reviews)
0423 414 413  Visit website →
W
WEmpowerNDIS Registered
Suite 3, Level 1, 146/150 Gordon St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (29 reviews)
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OA
Optimum Allied Health - Coffs Harbour Physio and Occupational TherapyNDIS Registered
2/1 Duke St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (30 reviews)
1300 871 249  Visit website →
VL
Vital Living Port MacquarieNDIS Registered
2/187 Lake Rd, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
★★★★ 4.2 (36 reviews)
(02) 6581 2400  Visit website →
CH
Community Housing Ltd Port MacquarieNDIS Registered
Level 1/16 Clarence St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
★★★ 3.9 (37 reviews)
1300 245 468  Visit website →
SS
Support Services For You Mid North CoastNDIS Registered
Shop 2/17 Short St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (22 reviews)
(02) 6583 8966  Visit website →
A-
Aidacare - Mobility & Healthcare EquipmentNDIS Registered
Unit 1/171 Lake Rd, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
★★★★ 4.4 (25 reviews)
(02) 6581 0018  Visit website →
JB
Just Better Care Mid North CoastNDIS Registered
30 Murray St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (21 reviews)
(02) 6590 1060  Visit website →
MN
Mid North Coast Allied Health - Port MacquarieNDIS Registered
9a/84 Lake Rd, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (20 reviews)
(02) 6584 5379  Visit website →
RS
Rehabilitation Services By Altius Port MacquarieNDIS Registered
Suite 2, Level 5 / 41/47 Horton St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (18 reviews)
1800 258 487  Visit website →
MN
Mid North Coast Allied Health - WoolgoolgaNDIS Registered
19 Market St, Woolgoolga NSW 2456, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (18 reviews)
1300 273 747  Visit website →
PM
Port Macquarie Community Health CentreNDIS Registered
19-31 Morton St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (20 reviews)
(02) 6589 2100  Visit website →
AP
Adaptive Physiotherapy and PerformanceNDIS Registered
Lighthouse Plaza, Shop 6/100 Ocean Dr, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (17 reviews)
0419 964 642  Visit website →
LC
Linked Community ServicesNDIS Registered
Unit 2/21-27 Grant St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia
★★★★ 4.2 (24 reviews)
(02) 6583 8644  Visit website →

Choosing a autism provider

When choosing providers for autism support, look for practitioners with specific autism experience and training, a neurodiversity-affirming approach, understanding of sensory needs, willingness to collaborate with your wider support team, and flexibility to work in settings that suit the participant (home, school, clinic, or community).

💡 NDIS plan tips for autism

Autistic participants often benefit from a combination of therapy supports (Capacity Building) and daily living assistance (Core). Early intervention funding is available for children aged 0–9. Many participants find that having a support coordinator helps navigate the system and connect with autism-specialist providers.

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Frequently asked questions

What NDIS support is available for autism in Mid North Coast?

Common NDIS-funded supports for autistic participants include speech pathology for communication development, occupational therapy for sensory processing and daily living skills, psychology for mental health and social skills, behaviour support for positive strategies, and support workers for daily living and community access.

How do I find a good autism provider in Mid North Coast?

When choosing providers for autism support, look for practitioners with specific autism experience and training, a neurodiversity-affirming approach, understanding of sensory needs, willingness to collaborate with your wider support team, and flexibility to work in settings that suit the participant (home, school, clinic, or community).

What should my NDIS plan include for autism?

Autistic participants often benefit from a combination of therapy supports (Capacity Building) and daily living assistance (Core). Early intervention funding is available for children aged 0–9. Many participants find that having a support coordinator helps navigate the system and connect with autism-specialist providers.

Can I change my autism 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 autism providers in Mid North Coast and find alternatives.

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