🧠 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 (142)

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Physio Plus - Physiotherapist LismoreNDIS Registered
146 Laurel Ave, Lismore NSW 2480, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.9 (113 reviews)
(02) 6621 8606  Visit website β†’
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Optimum Allied Health - Ballina Physio and Occupational TherapyNDIS Registered
Shop 2-3/92 Tamar St, Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.9 (110 reviews)
(02) 6686 4555  Visit website β†’
LB
Lismore Base HospitalNDIS Registered
60 Uralba St, Lismore NSW 2480, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜… 3.4 (215 reviews)
(02) 6624 0200  Visit website β†’
AM
Active Mobility - SydneyNDIS Registered
Unit 8/110-120 Silverwater Rd, Silverwater NSW 2128, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.2 (136 reviews)
(02) 9649 2111  Visit website β†’
LL
Lakeside Lodge MotelNDIS Registered
100 Bruxner Hwy, South Lismore NSW 2480, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4 (126 reviews)
(02) 6621 7376  Visit website β†’
LH
Lennox Head PhysiotherapyNDIS Registered
48 Ballina Street, enter/off Park Ln, Lennox Head NSW 2478, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 5 (79 reviews)
(02) 6687 6124  Visit website β†’
AH
Aidacare Head Office - Healthcare EquipmentNDIS Registered
Mfive Industry Park, Building 3A/1 Moorebank Ave, Moorebank NSW 2170, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.3 (89 reviews)
(02) 8706 2300  Visit website β†’
IL
Independent Living Specialists (ILS) - Ballina ShowroomNDIS Registered
44 Bangalow Rd, Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.7 (60 reviews)
(02) 6686 7570  Visit website β†’
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Northern Rivers Community Gateway LismoreNDIS Registered
76 Carrington St, Lismore NSW 2480, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.4 (43 reviews)
(02) 6621 7397  Visit website β†’
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Service NSWNDIS Registered
152 Molesworth St, Lismore NSW 2480, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜… 3.2 (71 reviews)
13 77 88  Visit website β†’
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Aidacare - Mobility & Healthcare EquipmentNDIS Registered
117/119 Princes Hwy, Sylvania NSW 2224, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.3 (39 reviews)
(02) 9520 1866  Visit website β†’
EC
East Coast Care ConnectNDIS Registered
Apt 1/90-92 Ballina St, Lennox Head NSW 2478, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.9 (29 reviews)
1300 411 868  Visit website β†’
AP
Adjustacare Pty LtdNDIS Registered
1/395 Hillsborough Rd, Warners Bay NSW 2282, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.6 (25 reviews)
(02) 4017 2626  Visit website β†’
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Aidacare - Mobility & Healthcare EquipmentNDIS Registered
18 Endeavour Cl, Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.6 (23 reviews)
(02) 6686 6644  Visit website β†’
NR
Northern Rivers BuslinesNDIS Registered
76 Military Rd, Lismore NSW 2480, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜… 3.1 (42 reviews)
(02) 6626 1499  Visit website β†’
AO
Abundance Occupational TherapyNDIS Registered
56 Caloola Dr, Tweed Heads NSW 2485, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 5 (16 reviews)
0432 388 857  Visit website β†’
TC
The Community Transport CompanyNDIS Registered
23 Newcastle Dr, Toormina NSW 2452, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.8 (17 reviews)
1300 812 504  Visit website β†’
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Aidacare - Mobility & Healthcare EquipmentNDIS Registered
1323 Pacific Hwy, Turramurra NSW 2074, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.9 (16 reviews)
(02) 9983 9100  Visit website β†’
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REDincNDIS Registered
Level 2/105 Molesworth St, Lismore NSW 2480, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.1 (22 reviews)
(02) 6622 3400  Visit website β†’
SF
Social FuturesNDIS Registered
Suite 6, Level 1/29 Molesworth St, Lismore NSW 2480, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜… 3.9 (23 reviews)
1800 719 625  Visit website β†’

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.

πŸ’‘ NDIS plan tips for acquired brain injury

ABI plans often evolve significantly over time β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” a good support coordinator helps navigate this.

Can I change my acquired brain injury providers?

Yes β€” 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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