🧩 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 Katherine (32)

BH
Bauhinia Health - Medical PracticeNDIS Registered
36 First St, Katherine NT 0850, Australia
★★★★ 4.6 (28 reviews)
(08) 7903 2100  Visit website →
KH
Katherine HospitalNDIS Registered
Giles St, Katherine NT 0850, Australia
★★★ 3.9 (38 reviews)
(08) 8973 9211  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 →
SA
St Andrews Serviced ApartmentsNDIS Registered
27 First St, Katherine NT 0850, Australia
★★★★ 4.2 (17 reviews)
(08) 8971 2288
BS
Blue Sky Therapies - Physiotherapy / NDIS Provider NTNDIS Registered
19 Heron Cres, Katherine NT 0850, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (12 reviews)
(08) 8971 1231  Visit website →
SC
Somerville Community ServicesNDIS Registered
30 First St, Katherine NT 0850, Australia
★★★★ 4.4 (12 reviews)
(08) 8972 5100  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 →
NF
NT Friendship & SupportNDIS Registered
3/20 First St, Katherine NT 0850, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (8 reviews)
(08) 8971 0027  Visit website →
WD
Western Diagnostic PathologyNDIS Registered
Bauhinia Health - Medical Practice, 36 First St, Katherine NT 0850, Australia
★★★★ 4.4 (9 reviews)
(08) 6384 6777  Visit website →
SD
Specialist Disability HousingNDIS Registered
8/231 Balcatta Rd, Balcatta WA 6021, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (5 reviews)
(08) 9468 5550  Visit website →
AD
Alfa Disability ServicesNDIS Registered
13 Finniss Pl, Katherine East NT 0850, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (5 reviews)
0476 301 636  Visit website →
SO
Step Out Disability ServicesNDIS Registered
298 Zimin Dr, Katherine NT 0850, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (4 reviews)
(08) 8971 0689  Visit website →
AK
ARRCS Katherine HostelNDIS Registered
31 Harrod St, Katherine South NT 0850, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (4 reviews)
(08) 8972 1407  Visit website →
AN
Anglicare NTNDIS Registered
15 Third St, Katherine NT 0850, Australia
★★★ 3.1 (8 reviews)
(08) 8963 6100  Visit website →
AP
Active Physiotherapy KatherineNDIS Registered
Southgate Shopping Complex, 3/1 Katherine Terrace, Katherine NT 0850, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (3 reviews)
(08) 8971 2505  Visit website →
CC
Capable Care Services Pty. Ltd.NDIS Registered
12 Mott Cres, Katherine South NT 0850, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (2 reviews)
0476 329 294  Visit website →
KC
Kalano Community Association Inc.NDIS Registered
Lot 508 Mckeddie Rd, Katherine NT 0850, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (2 reviews)
(08) 8972 2588  Visit website →
SH
Sunshine House Respite CareNDIS Registered
94 Tokmakoff Rd, Cossack NT 0850, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (2 reviews)
0428 745 857
SA
Services AustraliaNDIS Registered
4 Second St, Katherine NT 0850, Australia
★★ 2 (6 reviews)
13 24 68  Visit website →
SH
Sunrise Health ServiceNDIS Registered
1, Pandanus Plaza, 25 First St, Katherine NT 0851, Australia
★★ 2.3 (3 reviews)
(08) 8971 9500  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 Katherine?

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 Katherine?

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 Katherine and find alternatives.

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