πŸ’™ 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 Rockhampton (108)

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Discovery Parks - RockhamptonNDIS Registered
394 Yaamba Rd, Norman Gardens QLD 4701, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.2 (919 reviews)
(07) 4926 3822  Visit website β†’
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Southside Holiday VillageNDIS Registered
283 Lower Dawson Rd, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.4 (837 reviews)
(07) 4927 3013  Visit website β†’
HF
Health First RockhamptonNDIS Registered
438 Dean St, Frenchville QLD 4701, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.8 (501 reviews)
(07) 4928 7747  Visit website β†’
RS
Rockhampton Serviced ApartmentsNDIS Registered
128 Denham St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.7 (261 reviews)
(07) 4922 9222  Visit website β†’
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The Edge Apartment HotelNDIS Registered
102 Victoria Parade, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.3 (298 reviews)
(07) 4930 1000  Visit website β†’
MI
Movement Improvement RockhamptonNDIS Registered
140 William St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.9 (112 reviews)
0405 656 683  Visit website β†’
IS
Independent Support ManagementNDIS Registered
141 East St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.8 (99 reviews)
1800 954 559  Visit website β†’
EH
Entirely Health Rockhampton (previously CQ Physio)NDIS Registered
1 Kent St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.4 (107 reviews)
(07) 4922 2722  Visit website β†’
VH
Vector Health RockhamptonNDIS Registered
102 William St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.9 (77 reviews)
(07) 4927 8190  Visit website β†’
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Department of Transport and Main Roads Customer Service Centre RockhamptonNDIS Registered
31 Knight St, Rockhampton QLD 4701, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4 (106 reviews)
13 23 80  Visit website β†’
B&
Black & White CabsNDIS Registered
93 Denham St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia
β˜…β˜… 2.9 (116 reviews)
13 32 22  Visit website β†’
DL
Denham LodgeNDIS Registered
62 Denham St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.5 (35 reviews)
(07) 4922 4424  Visit website β†’
CC
Cancer Council Queensland - Central Queensland Cancer Support CentreNDIS Registered
43 Upper Dawson Rd, Allenstown QLD 4700, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.9 (22 reviews)
(07) 4932 8600  Visit website β†’
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The Rockhampton Exercise Physiology Service (REPS)NDIS Registered
Shop 1/99 Musgrave St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.9 (18 reviews)
0468 437 377  Visit website β†’
MH
Maximise HealthNDIS Registered
299 Richardson Rd, Kawana QLD 4701, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 5 (17 reviews)
(07) 4882 0120  Visit website β†’
C/
CatholicCare / Family Relationship Centre RockhamptonNDIS Registered
16 Bolsover St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜… 3.6 (26 reviews)
1300 523 985  Visit website β†’
CQ
Carers Queensland Rockhampton LACNDIS Registered
Level 2/39 East St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.1 (19 reviews)
(07) 4994 1600  Visit website β†’
HS
Home Support AssociationNDIS Registered
19 Cavell St, Rockhampton QLD 4700, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.4 (15 reviews)
(07) 4931 8300  Visit website β†’
AH
Activate HealthNDIS Registered
5/287 Richardson Rd, Kawana QLD 4701, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.9 (12 reviews)
(07) 4922 1540  Visit website β†’
EH
Eventide Home RockhamptonNDIS Registered
97 Campbell St, Wandal QLD 4700, Australia
β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… 4.4 (14 reviews)
(07) 4920 6800  Visit website β†’

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.

πŸ’‘ 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 Rockhampton?

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 Rockhampton?

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 β€” 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 Rockhampton and find alternatives.

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