🧠 4% of NDIS participants — Acquired brain injury represents approximately 4% of NDIS participants, with many entering the scheme after traumatic accidents, strokes, or medical events.

About Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Acquired brain injury (ABI) refers to brain damage that occurs after birth, including traumatic brain injury from accidents, stroke, brain tumours, infections, and hypoxia. ABI can affect cognition, behaviour, physical function, communication, and emotional regulation. The NDIS provides long-term support for people with permanent ABI, though the boundary between NDIS and health system funding can be complex.

Key NDIS supports for acquired brain injury

Key NDIS supports for ABI include neuropsychology and psychology for cognitive rehabilitation, occupational therapy for daily living skills, physiotherapy for physical recovery, speech pathology for communication, support workers for daily assistance, behaviour support for managing behavioural changes, and support coordination to navigate complex service systems.

Psychology Occupational therapy Physiotherapy Speech pathology Support worker Behaviour support Support coordination

Acquired Brain Injury providers in Mackay (66)

HF
Health First MackayNDIS Registered
34b E Gordon St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (251 reviews)
(07) 4837 1633  Visit website →
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Jobfit - Mackay - Pre-employment Medicals and Occupational Health ServicesNDIS Registered
Level 1/123 Victoria St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (189 reviews)
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AP
Active Physiotherapy MackayNDIS Registered
3/43 Gregory St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (64 reviews)
(07) 4953 3557  Visit website →
UL
Upper Limbs & BeyondNDIS Registered
130 Wood St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia
★★★★ 4.6 (31 reviews)
(07) 4942 7576  Visit website →
PP
Physio Plus Mackay (Willetts Centre)NDIS Registered
1,2/87 Willetts Rd, North Mackay QLD 4740, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (26 reviews)
(07) 4942 5800  Visit website →
LP
Lively PhysiotherapyNDIS Registered
3/52 MacAlister St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (25 reviews)
(07) 4957 5850  Visit website →
OS
Optional Supports MackayNDIS Registered
55 Gregory St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (23 reviews)
(07) 4863 0999  Visit website →
PN
Pioneer Nursing Services - Home Care ProviderNDIS Registered
37 Brisbane St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (20 reviews)
0416 510 289  Visit website →
CS
Community Solutions MackayNDIS Registered
46/50 Gordon St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia
★★★ 3.1 (52 reviews)
1300 621 499  Visit website →
LE
LifeInMotion Exercise Physiology ClinicNDIS Registered
22 Wellington St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia
★★★★ 4.6 (19 reviews)
(07) 4951 0156  Visit website →
IL
Independent Living Specialists (ILS) - Mackay ShowroomNDIS Registered
5/70 Connors Rd, Paget QLD 4740, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (12 reviews)
1300 839 036  Visit website →
E
EngediNDIS Registered
23 Holmes Dr, Beaconsfield QLD 4740, Australia
★★★★ 4.2 (14 reviews)
(07) 4942 5495  Visit website →
NN
Nurse Next Door Home Care Services MackayNDIS Registered
36 Wood St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia
★★★★ 4.6 (11 reviews)
1300 600 247  Visit website →
CW
Charity Wellbeing Services | Registered NDIS Service Provider Brisbane, Mackay, Logan, Moreton, IpswichNDIS Registered
16 Timberland Ct, Sarina QLD 4737, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (9 reviews)
0401 194 236  Visit website →
ML
MADEC LtdNDIS Registered
3/17 MacAlister St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia
★★★★ 4.6 (10 reviews)
(07) 4951 1233  Visit website →
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Aidacare - Mobility & Healthcare EquipmentNDIS Registered
2/10 Trade Ct, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia
★★★ 3.4 (18 reviews)
(07) 3481 5399  Visit website →
AS
ABEL Support StaffNDIS Registered
Shop 2/171 Victoria St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia
★★★ 3.5 (16 reviews)
0439 084 508  Visit website →
KM
KINNECT MackayNDIS Registered
45 Victoria St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia
★★★★ 4.6 (9 reviews)
(07) 4953 5570  Visit website →
AT
Allied Therapeutic Services MackayNDIS Registered
1 Ungerer St, North Mackay QLD 4740, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (7 reviews)
(07) 4866 9615  Visit website →
MD
Mackay District Community Mental Health ServiceNDIS Registered
12-14 Nelson St, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (8 reviews)
(07) 4968 3893  Visit website →

Choosing a acquired brain injury provider

Prioritise providers with experience in acquired brain injury rehabilitation, understanding of cognitive and behavioural changes after brain injury, ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, patience with the often-slow pace of recovery, and familiarity with the intersection of health and NDIS funding.

💡 NDIS plan tips for acquired brain injury

ABI plans often evolve significantly over time — early plans may focus on intensive rehabilitation, while later plans shift toward maintenance and community participation. Support coordination is almost always included given the complexity. The boundary between health-funded rehabilitation and NDIS-funded disability support can be unclear — a good support coordinator helps navigate this.

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Frequently asked questions

What NDIS support is available for acquired brain injury in Mackay?

Key NDIS supports for ABI include neuropsychology and psychology for cognitive rehabilitation, occupational therapy for daily living skills, physiotherapy for physical recovery, speech pathology for communication, support workers for daily assistance, behaviour support for managing behavioural changes, and support coordination to navigate complex service systems.

How do I find a good acquired brain injury provider in Mackay?

Prioritise providers with experience in acquired brain injury rehabilitation, understanding of cognitive and behavioural changes after brain injury, ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, patience with the often-slow pace of recovery, and familiarity with the intersection of health and NDIS funding.

What should my NDIS plan include for acquired brain injury?

ABI plans often evolve significantly over time — early plans may focus on intensive rehabilitation, while later plans shift toward maintenance and community participation. Support coordination is almost always included given the complexity. The boundary between health-funded rehabilitation and NDIS-funded disability support can be unclear — a good support coordinator helps navigate this.

Can I change my acquired brain injury 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 acquired brain injury providers in Mackay and find alternatives.

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