💙 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 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 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 Katherine?

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 Katherine?

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 Katherine and find alternatives.

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