💙 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 Sydney (402)

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Provider+NDIS Registered
Level 17/1 Denison St, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (1099 reviews)
1300 057 417  Visit website →
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HireupNDIS Registered
Ground Floor/120 Pacific Hwy, Greenwich NSW 2065, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (476 reviews)
(02) 9113 5933  Visit website →
SA
Safety and Mobility Pty LtdNDIS Registered
12/17 King Rd, Hornsby NSW 2077, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (296 reviews)
(02) 9983 9520  Visit website →
IH
Invigor Health Bondi Junction: Physio, Chiro & Sports MassageNDIS Registered
404/3 Waverley St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (212 reviews)
(02) 8552 0355  Visit website →
GE
Gilani EngineeringNDIS Registered
14 Smithfield Rd, Smithfield NSW 2164, Australia
★★★★ 4.5 (234 reviews)
(02) 8740 8963  Visit website →
SP
Sydney Physio ClinicNDIS Registered
Level 2/225 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (173 reviews)
(02) 9223 2502  Visit website →
PC
Provider ChoiceNDIS Registered
Level 8/418A Elizabeth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
★★★★ 4.6 (159 reviews)
1300 776 246  Visit website →
CC
Cross Care CarramarNDIS Registered
32-34 The Horsley Dr, Carramar NSW 2163, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (135 reviews)
(02) 9098 1418  Visit website →
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MyIntegra - New South Wales and ACTNDIS Registered
Suite 209, Level 2/4 Columbia Ct, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (145 reviews)
1800 696 347  Visit website →
OA
OSAN AbilityNDIS Registered
37A/24 Lexington Dr, Bella Vista NSW 2153, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (125 reviews)
1300 799 941  Visit website →
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Your Nurse AustraliaNDIS Registered
Level 1/44 Martin Pl, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (123 reviews)
(02) 7227 6987  Visit website →
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Support NetworkNDIS Registered
Suite 4/327-329 Woodpark Rd, Smithfield NSW 2164, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (121 reviews)
1300 671 931  Visit website →
TH
Timeless Healthcare - Aged Care & NDIS ProviderNDIS Registered
Level 1/244 Macquarie St, Liverpool NSW 2170, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (111 reviews)
1300 247 046  Visit website →
BP
Balmain Physiotherapy by Sydney Allied Health GroupNDIS Registered
Suite 2B (Ground Level/3 Montague St, Balmain NSW 2041, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (115 reviews)
1300 161 688  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 →
EH
Enliven HousingNDIS Registered
Suite 4.01B, Level 4/120 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (84 reviews)
(02) 9635 1034  Visit website →
G&
Grow & Tell Speech and Occupational TherapyNDIS Registered
1A Homebush Bay Dr, Rhodes NSW 2138, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (82 reviews)
1300 848 795  Visit website →
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Independent Living Specialists (ILS) - Lane Cove ShowroomNDIS Registered
Unit 1/12 Mars Rd, Lane Cove NSW 2066, Australia
★★★ 3.3 (178 reviews)
(02) 9936 1190  Visit website →
NP
Northcott ParramattaNDIS Registered
The Northcott Building, 1 Fennell St, Parramatta NSW 2151, Australia
★★★★ 4.5 (95 reviews)
1800 818 286  Visit website →
PI
Physio InqNDIS Registered
56 Alfred St S, Milsons Point NSW 2061, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (81 reviews)
1300 731 733  Visit website →

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 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 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 Sydney and find alternatives.

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