💙 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 Darwin Urban (119)

DH
Darwin Health Group - PhysiotherapyNDIS Registered
35 Stuart Hwy, Stuart Park NT 0820, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (201 reviews)
(08) 8941 4695  Visit website →
ST
Skyring Territory LodgeNDIS Registered
87 Woods St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
★★★★ 4.1 (86 reviews)
0437 649 220  Visit website →
TH
Tangible HealthNDIS Registered
Unit 6 & 8/641 Stuart Hwy, Berrimah NT 0828, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (62 reviews)
(08) 8914 8880  Visit website →
LI
Life Is OK - NDIS Provider in NT, AustraliaNDIS Registered
Unit 3/21 Vanderlin Dr, Wanguri NT 0810, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (26 reviews)
(08) 8900 7661  Visit website →
TC
Territory Care & Support ServicesNDIS Registered
794 Stuart Hwy, Berrimah NT 0828, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (24 reviews)
(08) 8927 3060  Visit website →
IH
Industry Health SolutionsNDIS Registered
6/5 McCourt Rd, Yarrawonga NT 0830, Australia
★★★★ 4.6 (21 reviews)
1800 432 303  Visit website →
SC
SDA Consulting AustraliaNDIS Registered
U6/20 Duerdin St, Clayton VIC 3168, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (16 reviews)
(03) 9001 5805  Visit website →
UN
United NT Disability ServicesNDIS Registered
Building 4, Tenancy 22/116 Coonawarra Rd, Winnellie NT 0820, Australia
★★★★ 4.4 (20 reviews)
1800 000 230  Visit website →
DS
Darwin Seventh-day Adventist ChurchNDIS Registered
80 Cavenagh St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (15 reviews)
0475 230 398  Visit website →
BC
BDMS Community Services | NDIS provider in Darwin, NT | SIL, Respite & STA SupportNDIS Registered
15/128 Coonawarra Rd, Winnellie NT 0820, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (13 reviews)
(08) 8948 5753  Visit website →
KM
Keep MovingNDIS Registered
Apartment 4/655 Stuart Hwy Service Rd Rd, Berrimah NT 0828, Australia
★★★★ 4.2 (17 reviews)
(08) 8947 5122  Visit website →
C
CarpentariaNDIS Registered
1 Willeroo St, Tiwi NT 0810, Australia
★★★★ 4.4 (15 reviews)
(08) 8920 9400  Visit website →
LN
Limitless NTNDIS Registered
Shop 8/14 Hickman St, Winnellie NT 0820, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (11 reviews)
(08) 7915 4550  Visit website →
HO
Hands On People Pty LtdNDIS Registered
37 Changsha Cres, Muirhead NT 0810, Australia
★★★★ 4.4 (14 reviews)
1300 906 964  Visit website →
J-
Jobfit - Darwin - Pre-employment Medicals and Occupational Health ServicesNDIS Registered
The Avenue, T104/12 Salonika St, Parap NT 0820, Australia
★★ 2.6 (38 reviews)
1300 616 165  Visit website →
PS
Purple Support - NDIS Registered Service ProviderNDIS Registered
36 Coonawarra Rd, Winnellie NT 0820, Australia
★★★★ 4.6 (11 reviews)
(08) 7969 8513  Visit website →
TH
Territory HandsNDIS Registered
2 Tybell St, Winnellie NT 0820, Australia
★★★★ 4.6 (11 reviews)
(08) 8981 6555  Visit website →
KC
KAIZAN CARE PTY LTDNDIS Registered
17 Rosewood Cres, Leanyer NT 0812, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (9 reviews)
0459 888 573  Visit website →
MR
Metanoia RaysNDIS Registered
9/66 Coonawarra Rd, Winnellie NT 0820, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (9 reviews)
1300 141 111  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 →

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 Darwin Urban?

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 Darwin Urban?

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 Darwin Urban and find alternatives.

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