❤️‍🩹 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 Rockhampton (108)

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

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 Rockhampton?

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 Rockhampton and find alternatives.

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