💙 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 North Sydney

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Care Up
81-83 Campbell St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
★★★★★5(37 reviews)
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Support Providers
Level 35, International Tower One/100 Barangaroo Ave, B
★★★★★5(14 reviews)
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2include Disability Support
Unit 2/26 Morden St, Cammeray NSW 2062, Australia
★★★★★5(4 reviews)
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Provider+
Level 17/1 Denison St, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
★★★★½4.9(1100 reviews)
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Gig Buddies Sydney
125 Blues Point Rd, McMahons Point NSW 2060, Australia
★★★★½4.8(29 reviews)
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Plan Manage Assist
Suite 102/12 Mount St, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
★★★★½4.6(24 reviews)
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Danny Met Sally
51-53 Chandos St, St Leonards NSW 2065, Australia
★★★★☆4.3(56 reviews)
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McArthur Community Care
Level 7/76 Berry St, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
★★★★☆4.2(10 reviews)

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 North Sydney?

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 North Sydney?

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 North Sydney and find alternatives.

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