🧠 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 Northern NSW

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Auscare Support
Unit 3/118 Tamar St, Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
★★★★½4.7(38 reviews)
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National Disability and Mental Health Services, Psychosocial Recovery Coach, ...
Suite B Level 6/269-273 Bigge St, Liverpool NSW 2170, A
★★★★½4.5(16 reviews)
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Northcott Coffs Harbour
1/169-171 Rose Ave, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia
★★★★½4.5(4 reviews)
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Coffs Harbour Support Services | NFP Disability Support Service
14 Scarba St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia
★★★★☆4.1(15 reviews)
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OT2YOU - GOLD COAST & NORTHERN RIVERS NSW
Unit 2/17 Tamarind Ave, Bogangar NSW 2488, Australia
★★★★★5(12 reviews)
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OT4Change
Suite 3/3 Moon St, Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
★★★★★5(1 reviews)
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Lismore Physio.
46 Jubilee St, Lismore NSW 2480, Australia
★★★★★5(6 reviews)
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Indigo Rose Disability Support Services
1-2/34 Ballina Rd, Lismore NSW 2480, Australia
★★★★★5(3 reviews)

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 Northern NSW?

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 Northern NSW?

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 Northern NSW and find alternatives.

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