💙 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 Limestone Coast

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Livit Disability Support
D/3 Compton St, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia
★★★★★5(2 reviews)
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Amplify Care
1a Hedley St, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia
★★★★½4.7(13 reviews)
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Limestone Coast Ability
4 Davison St, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia
★★★★☆4.2(5 reviews)
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Mission Australia
15A Sturt St, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia
★★★★☆4(6 reviews)
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Mount Gambier regional disability office
9 Elizabeth St, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia
★★★★☆4(4 reviews)
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are-able Outreach Mount Gambier
1 Hedley St, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia
★★★½☆3.7(3 reviews)
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1 Stop Paediatric Services
1 Eleanor St, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia
★★★★★5(2 reviews)
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Therapy for Life
Shop 2/1 Compton St, Mount Gambier SA 5290, Australia
★★★★½4.8(6 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 Limestone Coast?

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 Limestone Coast?

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 Limestone Coast and find alternatives.

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