🧠 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 Townsville (222)

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The Physio MovementNDIS Registered
515/519 Flinders St, Townsville City QLD 4810, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (190 reviews)
(07) 4740 4516  Visit website →
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MainStay Suites TownsvilleNDIS Registered
30-34 Palmer St, Townsville City QLD 4810, Australia
★★★★ 4 (282 reviews)
(07) 4726 4444  Visit website →
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Physionorth - Townsville PhysiotherapyNDIS Registered
69 Eyre St, North Ward QLD 4810, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (143 reviews)
(07) 4724 0768  Visit website →
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Independent Living Specialists (ILS) - Townsville ShowroomNDIS Registered
437-439 Woolcock St, Garbutt QLD 4814, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (109 reviews)
(07) 4728 1200  Visit website →
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Physio On RossNDIS Registered
8/152 Marabou Dr, Annandale QLD 4814, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (70 reviews)
(07) 4728 2116  Visit website →
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Apricus Health - Pimlico Clinic Townsville (formerly Helping Hands and Access Therapy)NDIS Registered
38 Fulham Rd, Pimlico QLD 4812, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (72 reviews)
(07) 4755 2337  Visit website →
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Empower Health NQNDIS Registered
Shop 1/153-155 Charters Towers Rd, Hyde Park QLD 4812, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (61 reviews)
(07) 4725 2015  Visit website →
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NDIS PROPERTY AUSTRALIANDIS Registered
755 Stanley St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (42 reviews)
1300 254 397  Visit website →
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Cleverley PhysioNDIS Registered
Shop 6/183-191 Charters Towers Rd, Hyde Park QLD 4812, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (40 reviews)
(07) 4417 8900  Visit website →
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Department of Transport and Main Roads Customer Service Centre GarbuttNDIS Registered
21/35 Leyland St, Garbutt QLD 4814, Australia
★★★ 3.7 (70 reviews)
13 23 80  Visit website →
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Centacare North Queensland - TownsvilleNDIS Registered
410 Ross River Rd, Cranbrook QLD 4814, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (40 reviews)
1300 672 273  Visit website →
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SportsMed NQ Hyde ParkNDIS Registered
2 Park Ln, Hyde Park QLD 4812, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (38 reviews)
(07) 4771 3650  Visit website →
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Cancer Council Queensland - Gluyas Rotary LodgeNDIS Registered
24 Warburton St, North Ward QLD 4810, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (35 reviews)
(07) 4796 8400  Visit website →
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Deep SpeakNDIS Registered
133 Thuringowa Dr, Kirwan QLD 4817, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (28 reviews)
0400 161 772  Visit website →
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Townsville Seventh-day Adventist ChurchNDIS Registered
127 Francis St, West End QLD 4810, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (28 reviews)
(07) 4779 3988  Visit website →
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Department of Transport and Main Roads Customer Service Centre Cannon ParkNDIS Registered
Cannon Park Centre, Shop 14/31-57 High Range Dr, Thuringowa Central QLD 4817, Australia
★★★ 3.2 (62 reviews)
13 23 80  Visit website →
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Achieve Exercise Physiologists TownsvilleNDIS Registered
2/86 Thuringowa Dr, Kirwan QLD 4817, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (25 reviews)
(07) 4723 2495  Visit website →
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Mobility Modification ServicesNDIS Registered
58 Leyland St, Garbutt QLD 4814, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (24 reviews)
(07) 4779 7878  Visit website →
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NQ Spine HealthNDIS Registered
Level 1, Suite 22/39 Eyre St, North Ward QLD 4810, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (22 reviews)
0428 831 123  Visit website →
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IMGNDIS Registered
10/12 Keane St, Currajong QLD 4812, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (22 reviews)
(07) 3543 4970  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 Townsville?

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 Townsville?

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 Townsville and find alternatives.

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