💙 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 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 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 Central Australia?

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 Central Australia?

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 Central Australia and find alternatives.

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