❤️‍🩹 2% of NDIS participants — Stroke accounts for approximately 2% of NDIS participants, primarily those under 65 who experience significant ongoing functional impairment.

About Stroke

Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, causing brain cell damage. Effects can include one-sided weakness or paralysis, speech and language difficulties, cognitive changes, vision problems, and emotional changes. The NDIS supports people under 65 with permanent stroke-related disability, while the health system manages acute treatment and rehabilitation.

Key NDIS supports for stroke

Key NDIS supports after stroke include physiotherapy for physical rehabilitation and mobility, occupational therapy for daily living and upper limb recovery, speech pathology for communication and swallowing, psychology for emotional adjustment and cognitive rehabilitation, support workers for personal care and community re-engagement, and assistive technology for mobility and communication aids.

Physiotherapy Occupational therapy Speech pathology Psychology Support worker Assistive technology

Stroke 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 →
J-
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 →
A-
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 stroke provider

Choose providers with specific stroke rehabilitation experience, understanding of neuroplasticity and recovery timelines, ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, experience with both acute recovery and long-term maintenance, and sensitivity to the emotional and psychological impact of stroke.

💡 NDIS plan tips for stroke

Stroke plans often start with intensive rehabilitation-focused funding and transition over time to maintenance and community participation. The boundary between health-funded rehabilitation and NDIS-funded disability support is a common challenge — typically, once a person is medically stable and their condition is considered permanent, NDIS funding takes over.

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Frequently asked questions

What NDIS support is available for stroke in Mackay?

Key NDIS supports after stroke include physiotherapy for physical rehabilitation and mobility, occupational therapy for daily living and upper limb recovery, speech pathology for communication and swallowing, psychology for emotional adjustment and cognitive rehabilitation, support workers for personal care and community re-engagement, and assistive technology for mobility and communication aids.

How do I find a good stroke provider in Mackay?

Choose providers with specific stroke rehabilitation experience, understanding of neuroplasticity and recovery timelines, ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, experience with both acute recovery and long-term maintenance, and sensitivity to the emotional and psychological impact of stroke.

What should my NDIS plan include for stroke?

Stroke plans often start with intensive rehabilitation-focused funding and transition over time to maintenance and community participation. The boundary between health-funded rehabilitation and NDIS-funded disability support is a common challenge — typically, once a person is medically stable and their condition is considered permanent, NDIS funding takes over.

Can I change my stroke 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 stroke providers in Mackay and find alternatives.

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