🧩 34% of NDIS participants — Autism is the most common primary disability among NDIS participants, representing approximately 34% of all active participants — over 250,000 Australians.

About Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people perceive, interact with, and experience the world. It can impact communication, social interaction, sensory processing, and behaviour. Under the NDIS, autistic participants can access a wide range of supports tailored to their individual needs and goals.

Key NDIS supports for autism

Common NDIS-funded supports for autistic participants include speech pathology for communication development, occupational therapy for sensory processing and daily living skills, psychology for mental health and social skills, behaviour support for positive strategies, and support workers for daily living and community access.

Psychology Occupational therapy Speech pathology Behaviour support Support worker Support coordination

Autism providers in Central Australia (60)

DP
Discovery Parks - Alice SpringsNDIS Registered
25 Palm Pl, Ross NT 0873, Australia
★★★★ 4.5 (1122 reviews)
(08) 8952 6111  Visit website →
DP
Desert Palms Alice SpringsNDIS Registered
74 Barrett Dr, Alice Springs NT 0871, Australia
★★★★ 4.2 (574 reviews)
(08) 8952 5977  Visit website →
QA
Quest Alice SpringsNDIS Registered
10 South Terrace, Alice Springs NT 0870, Australia
★★★★ 4.2 (226 reviews)
(08) 8959 0000  Visit website →
HF
Health First Alice SpringsNDIS Registered
3 Traeger Ave, The Gap NT 0870, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (113 reviews)
(08) 8952 1666  Visit website →
CD
Central Desert TransportNDIS Registered
19 Price St, Ciccone NT 0870, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (20 reviews)
(08) 8953 5010  Visit website →
AS
Alice Springs Seventh-day Adventist ChurchNDIS Registered
110 Head St, Braitling NT 0870, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (14 reviews)
(08) 8953 4883  Visit website →
RC
Red Centre Health FocusNDIS Registered
52A Elder St, Alice Springs NT 0870, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (13 reviews)
0497 009 022  Visit website →
AH
Aboriginal Hostels Ltd - Sid Ross HostelNDIS Registered
15 Gap Rd, The Gap NT 0870, Australia
★★★★ 4.6 (14 reviews)
(08) 7905 8750  Visit website →
EC
Evora CareNDIS Registered
3/1 Colson St, Alice Springs NT 0870, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (8 reviews)
1300 889 440  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 →
CD
CoLab Disability SolutionsNDIS Registered
5/54 Todd St, Alice Springs NT 0870, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (7 reviews)
(08) 8955 5052  Visit website →
CS
Casa ServicesNDIS Registered
Level 1/20 Bath St, Alice Springs NT 0870, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (7 reviews)
(08) 8953 4311  Visit website →
CT
CBR Team: Physiotherapy in Alice SpringsNDIS Registered
In Central Clinic, 7/8 Gregory Terrace, Alice Springs NT 0870, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (6 reviews)
0422 451 598  Visit website →
SD
Specialist Disability HousingNDIS Registered
8/231 Balcatta Rd, Balcatta WA 6021, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (5 reviews)
(08) 9468 5550  Visit website →
GE
Good Earth TherapyNDIS Registered
Shed 4/9 Ghan Rd, Alice Springs NT 0870, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (5 reviews)
0421 809 312  Visit website →
AL
Abundant LivingNDIS Registered
Unit 8/11 Price St, Ciccone NT 0870, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (5 reviews)
0466 313 745  Visit website →
D
DASANDIS Registered
4 Schwarz Cres, Alice Springs NT 0870, Australia
★★★★ 4.6 (5 reviews)
(08) 8950 5000  Visit website →
AH
Aboriginal Hostels Ltd - Ayiparinya HostelNDIS Registered
LOT 8139 Larapinta Dr, Araluen NT 0870, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (3 reviews)
(08) 7905 8730  Visit website →
AN
Anglicare NTNDIS Registered
Cinema Complex, 10/10 Leichhardt Terrace, Alice Springs NT 0871, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (4 reviews)
(08) 8951 8000  Visit website →
CN
CatholicCare NTNDIS Registered
6 Hartley St, Alice Springs NT 0870, Australia
★★★ 3.5 (6 reviews)
(08) 8958 2400  Visit website →

Choosing a autism provider

When choosing providers for autism support, look for practitioners with specific autism experience and training, a neurodiversity-affirming approach, understanding of sensory needs, willingness to collaborate with your wider support team, and flexibility to work in settings that suit the participant (home, school, clinic, or community).

💡 NDIS plan tips for autism

Autistic participants often benefit from a combination of therapy supports (Capacity Building) and daily living assistance (Core). Early intervention funding is available for children aged 0–9. Many participants find that having a support coordinator helps navigate the system and connect with autism-specialist providers.

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Frequently asked questions

What NDIS support is available for autism in Central Australia?

Common NDIS-funded supports for autistic participants include speech pathology for communication development, occupational therapy for sensory processing and daily living skills, psychology for mental health and social skills, behaviour support for positive strategies, and support workers for daily living and community access.

How do I find a good autism provider in Central Australia?

When choosing providers for autism support, look for practitioners with specific autism experience and training, a neurodiversity-affirming approach, understanding of sensory needs, willingness to collaborate with your wider support team, and flexibility to work in settings that suit the participant (home, school, clinic, or community).

What should my NDIS plan include for autism?

Autistic participants often benefit from a combination of therapy supports (Capacity Building) and daily living assistance (Core). Early intervention funding is available for children aged 0–9. Many participants find that having a support coordinator helps navigate the system and connect with autism-specialist providers.

Can I change my autism 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 autism providers in Central Australia and find alternatives.

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