💙 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 Western NSW (88)

DB
Dubbo Base HospitalNDIS Registered
Myall St, Dubbo NSW 2830, Australia
★★★ 3.2 (159 reviews)
(02) 6809 6809
SN
Service NSWNDIS Registered
258/260 Macquarie St, Dubbo NSW 2830, Australia
★★★★ 4.1 (33 reviews)
13 77 88  Visit website →
TW
The Wellness Edge PhysiotherapyNDIS Registered
17 Champagne Dr, Dubbo NSW 2830, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (21 reviews)
0487 259 020  Visit website →
IP
Infinity Physiotherapy ServicesNDIS Registered
6/77 Myall St, Dubbo NSW 2830, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (20 reviews)
(02) 5818 5821  Visit website →
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Westhaven - Disability ServicesNDIS Registered
475 Wheelers Ln, Dubbo NSW 2830, Australia
★★★★ 4.5 (20 reviews)
1800 246 423  Visit website →
LC
LiveBetter Community Services Head OfficeNDIS Registered
129-131 Byng St, Orange NSW 2800, Australia
★★ 2.8 (37 reviews)
1800 580 580  Visit website →
RL
RSL LifeCare - Horizons VillageNDIS Registered
57 Minore Rd, Dubbo NSW 2830, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (12 reviews)
(02) 6882 8663  Visit website →
OM
Open Mobility DubboNDIS Registered
102 Erskine St, Dubbo NSW 2830, Australia
★★★★ 4.5 (12 reviews)
(02) 6882 0856  Visit website →
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Aidacare - Mobility & Healthcare EquipmentNDIS Registered
33-35 Cobbora Rd, Dubbo NSW 2830, Australia
★★★★ 4.1 (14 reviews)
(02) 5858 4599  Visit website →
A-
Active - On The Move RehabNDIS Registered
3 Acquisition close, Dubbo NSW 2830, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (9 reviews)
(02) 6885 5965  Visit website →
OM
Orana Mobility Solutions (Formerly Orana Disability Sales & Service)NDIS Registered
92 Victoria Street, Corner of Depot Road, West Dubbo, 92 Victoria St, Dubbo NSW 2830, Australia
★★★★ 4 (14 reviews)
(02) 6882 9029  Visit website →
OE
Orana Early Childhood InterventionNDIS Registered
74 Baird Dr, Dubbo NSW 2830, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (8 reviews)
(02) 6882 0599  Visit website →
ND
National Disability Insurance SchemeNDIS Registered
co-located with Services Australia, Shopping Centre, 2 Victoria Cres, Mount Barker SA 5251, Australia
★★ 2.5 (31 reviews)
1800 800 110  Visit website →
AP
Activate Physiotherapy CentreNDIS Registered
217 Fitzroy St, Dubbo NSW 2830, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (7 reviews)
(02) 6882 8617  Visit website →
HD
HavenDoor Disability and Mental Health ServicesNDIS Registered
25 McNamara St, Orange NSW 2800, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (7 reviews)
1800 978 585  Visit website →
RL
RSL LifeCare - Bill Newton VC GardensNDIS Registered
28a Lansdowne Dr, Dubbo NSW 2830, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (7 reviews)
1300 232 564  Visit website →
PH
Precision Health Care - Physiotherapy & RehabilitationNDIS Registered
157 Brisbane St, Dubbo NSW 2830, Australia
★★★★ 4.5 (8 reviews)
(02) 6885 1188  Visit website →
DH
Dubbo Homestead Care CommunityNDIS Registered
80 Muller St, Dubbo NSW 2830, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (6 reviews)
(02) 5852 1600  Visit website →
XC
Xtra CareNDIS Registered
197 Wingewarra St, Dubbo NSW 2830, Australia
★★★★ 4.4 (7 reviews)
(02) 6882 7950  Visit website →
LD
LiveBetter Disability ServicesNDIS Registered
107 Prince St, Orange NSW 2800, Australia
★★★★ 4.4 (7 reviews)
1800 580 580  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 Western NSW?

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 Western NSW?

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 Western NSW and find alternatives.

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