💙 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 Adelaide Hills

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Abilities Amplified - Disability Support
74 Springbank Rd, Panorama SA 5041, Australia
★★★★★5(47 reviews)
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New Beginning Disability Services
Unit 2/592 North East Road, Holden Hill SA 5088, Austra
★★★★★5(8 reviews)
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Unite Support Coordination
2/10 Waite St, Blackwood SA 5051, Australia
★★★★★5(4 reviews)
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Support My Way ( Office )
7/61-63 Darley Rd, Paradise SA 5075, Australia
★★★★★5(2 reviews)
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Hills Housing Disability Service
5 Light Cres, Mount Barker SA 5251, Australia
★★★★★5(2 reviews)
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SA Support Services Inc
Suite 6/259 Glen Osmond Rd, Frewville SA 5063, Australi
★★★★★5(1 reviews)
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Disability Support Network
111 George St, Paradise SA 5075, Australia
★★★★½4.6(10 reviews)
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Adelaide & Hills Hand Therapy
Suite 2/2 Johnston St, Stirling SA 5152, Australia
★★★★★5(11 reviews)

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.

💡 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 Adelaide Hills?

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 Adelaide Hills?

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 — 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 Adelaide Hills and find alternatives.

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