❤️‍🩹 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 Northern NSW (142)

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

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 Northern NSW?

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 Northern NSW and find alternatives.

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