💙 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 Port Augusta

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Our PACC - Para Ability Community Care (Regional)
9 Augusta Terrace, Port Augusta SA 5700, Australia
★★★★★5(3 reviews)
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Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc.
6 MacKay St, Port Augusta SA 5608, Australia
★★★★★5(3 reviews)
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Comet Healthcare
6 High St, Port Augusta SA 5700, Australia
★★★★★5(9 reviews)
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Offenders Aid & Rehabilitation Services of S.A. Inc
14 Jervois St, Port Augusta SA 5700, Australia
★★★½☆3.7(3 reviews)
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SA Pathology
Hospital Rd, Port Augusta SA 5701, Australia
★★★★½4.8(4 reviews)
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Pika Wiya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation
40-46 Dartmouth St, Port Augusta SA 5700, Australia
★★★★☆4.3(6 reviews)
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Port Augusta Hospital and Regional Health Services
71 Hospital Rd, Port Augusta SA 5700, Australia
★★★★☆4.2(41 reviews)
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Healthy Dreaming
3 Main St, Port Augusta SA 5700, Australia
★★★★★5(2 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 Port Augusta?

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 Port Augusta?

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 Port Augusta and find alternatives.

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