💙 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 Brisbane (388)

RT
Remote Therapy Telehealth PsychologyNDIS Registered
Unit 29/97 Creek St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (470 reviews)
(07) 3053 8895  Visit website →
SL
Superior LifestyleNDIS Registered
Unit 2/84 Parramatta Rd, Underwood QLD 4119, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (353 reviews)
1300 825 931  Visit website →
RP
Refine Physiotherapy & PilatesNDIS Registered
22 Campbell St, Bowen Hills QLD 4006, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (310 reviews)
(07) 3216 1330  Visit website →
TP
Trilogy PhysiotherapyNDIS Registered
532 Seventeen Mile Rocks Rd, Sinnamon Park QLD 4073, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (280 reviews)
(07) 3148 8785  Visit website →
FG
Five Good FriendsNDIS Registered
l8/154 Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
★★★★ 4.5 (233 reviews)
(07) 2145 1101  Visit website →
NW
North West PhysiotherapyNDIS Registered
97 Flockton St, Everton Park QLD 4053, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (191 reviews)
(07) 3353 4111  Visit website →
EH
Exercise Healthcare AustraliaNDIS Registered
458 Enoggera Rd, Alderley QLD 4051, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (178 reviews)
1300 034 248  Visit website →
FW
Forge West EndNDIS Registered
4/249 Montague Rd, West End QLD 4101, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (165 reviews)
(07) 3844 0686  Visit website →
LI
Leap in! - NDIS plan managementNDIS Registered
Level 5/193 N Quay, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
★★★ 3.9 (265 reviews)
1300 057 878  Visit website →
NW
North West Physiotherapy LutwycheNDIS Registered
Shop 2/504 Lutwyche Rd, Lutwyche QLD 4030, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (167 reviews)
(07) 3568 8844  Visit website →
IL
Independent Living SpecialistsNDIS Registered
2037 Sandgate Rd, Virginia QLD 4014, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (207 reviews)
1300 881 968  Visit website →
EM
Enhanced Movement Allied Health & Exercise PhysiologyNDIS Registered
1/148 Chatsworth Rd, Coorparoo QLD 4151, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (148 reviews)
(07) 4517 0386  Visit website →
NW
North West PhysiotherapyNDIS Registered
1265 Sandgate Rd, Nundah QLD 4012, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (131 reviews)
(07) 3102 1322  Visit website →
HH
Hiya Health - Sunnybank HillsNDIS Registered
215 Jackson Rd, Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (120 reviews)
(07) 3532 8662  Visit website →
AP
Acacia Plan ManagementNDIS Registered
Level 1/655 Sherwood Rd, Sherwood QLD 4075, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (123 reviews)
1300 697 526  Visit website →
1C
1st Care CommunityNDIS Registered
1/17 Learoyd Rd, Acacia Ridge QLD 4110, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (108 reviews)
(07) 3341 0520  Visit website →
PM
Plan Management PeopleNDIS Registered
2/19 Edison Cres, Baringa QLD 4551, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (111 reviews)
0456 977 362  Visit website →
NW
North West PhysiotherapyNDIS Registered
Shop F14B Great Western Super Centre Corner Samford & Settlement Roads, Keperra QLD 4054, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (83 reviews)
(07) 3198 4444  Visit website →
AS
Active ScootersNDIS Registered
43 Upper Brookfield Rd, Brookfield QLD 4069, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (82 reviews)
1800 554 827  Visit website →
C-
CPL - Choice, Passion, LifeNDIS Registered
2/340 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
★★★★ 4.6 (92 reviews)
1800 275 753  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 Brisbane?

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 Brisbane?

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 Brisbane and find alternatives.

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