❤️‍🩹 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 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 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 Townsville?

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 Townsville?

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 Townsville and find alternatives.

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