🧩 34% of NDIS participants — Autism is the most common primary disability among NDIS participants, representing approximately 34% of all active participants — over 250,000 Australians.

About Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people perceive, interact with, and experience the world. It can impact communication, social interaction, sensory processing, and behaviour. Under the NDIS, autistic participants can access a wide range of supports tailored to their individual needs and goals.

Key NDIS supports for autism

Common NDIS-funded supports for autistic participants include speech pathology for communication development, occupational therapy for sensory processing and daily living skills, psychology for mental health and social skills, behaviour support for positive strategies, and support workers for daily living and community access.

Psychology Occupational therapy Speech pathology Behaviour support Support worker Support coordination

Autism 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 autism provider

When choosing providers for autism support, look for practitioners with specific autism experience and training, a neurodiversity-affirming approach, understanding of sensory needs, willingness to collaborate with your wider support team, and flexibility to work in settings that suit the participant (home, school, clinic, or community).

💡 NDIS plan tips for autism

Autistic participants often benefit from a combination of therapy supports (Capacity Building) and daily living assistance (Core). Early intervention funding is available for children aged 0–9. Many participants find that having a support coordinator helps navigate the system and connect with autism-specialist providers.

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Frequently asked questions

What NDIS support is available for autism in Townsville?

Common NDIS-funded supports for autistic participants include speech pathology for communication development, occupational therapy for sensory processing and daily living skills, psychology for mental health and social skills, behaviour support for positive strategies, and support workers for daily living and community access.

How do I find a good autism provider in Townsville?

When choosing providers for autism support, look for practitioners with specific autism experience and training, a neurodiversity-affirming approach, understanding of sensory needs, willingness to collaborate with your wider support team, and flexibility to work in settings that suit the participant (home, school, clinic, or community).

What should my NDIS plan include for autism?

Autistic participants often benefit from a combination of therapy supports (Capacity Building) and daily living assistance (Core). Early intervention funding is available for children aged 0–9. Many participants find that having a support coordinator helps navigate the system and connect with autism-specialist providers.

Can I change my autism 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 autism providers in Townsville and find alternatives.

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