💙 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 Southern Adelaide (293)

MP
My Plan ManagerNDIS Registered
Level 9/400 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
★★★★ 4.5 (1206 reviews)
1800 861 272  Visit website →
TD
Tibii Disability Support ServicesNDIS Registered
Unit 2/59 Pennington Terrace, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (526 reviews)
1300 736 731  Visit website →
TP
Trucare PhysiotherapyNDIS Registered
Next door to Speed Queen Laundromat, Southgate Shopping Plaza, Shop 1B/90 to 108 Sherriffs Rd, Morphett Vale SA 5162, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (187 reviews)
(08) 8382 0232  Visit website →
MA
Mobility and WellnessNDIS Registered
Shop 8/1700 Main N Rd, Salisbury Plain SA 5109, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (190 reviews)
1300 108 280  Visit website →
NH
Noarlunga HospitalNDIS Registered
30 Alexander Kelly Dr, Noarlunga Centre SA 5168, Australia
★★★ 3.5 (244 reviews)
(08) 8384 9222  Visit website →
NP
NDSP Plan ManagersNDIS Registered
9/400 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
★★★★ 4.4 (127 reviews)
1800 636 377  Visit website →
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Aidacare - Mobility & Healthcare EquipmentNDIS Registered
21/23 Tikalara St, Regency Park SA 5010, Australia
★★★★ 4.4 (113 reviews)
(08) 8118 5600  Visit website →
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NovitaNDIS Registered
341 Port Rd, Hindmarsh SA 5007, Australia
★★★★ 4.4 (103 reviews)
1300 668 482  Visit website →
SU
SDA Union SA & NTNDIS Registered
69 Fullarton Rd, Kent Town SA 5067, Australia
★★★★ 4.1 (92 reviews)
(08) 8139 1000  Visit website →
RC
Ross CareNDIS Registered
136 Main N Rd, Prospect SA 5082, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (56 reviews)
1300 218 922  Visit website →
AS
All Scooters & WheelchairsNDIS Registered
379 Main N Rd, Enfield SA 5085, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (55 reviews)
(08) 8262 1313  Visit website →
AA
Abilities Amplified - Disability SupportNDIS Registered
74 Springbank Rd, Panorama SA 5041, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (47 reviews)
0466 379 388  Visit website →
CW
Chat Well Allied Health GreenacresNDIS Registered
Unit 1 & 2/1 Rellum Rd, Greenacres SA 5086, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (50 reviews)
(08) 8102 0118  Visit website →
SA
South Australia Speech ServicesNDIS Registered
321 Prospect Rd, Blair Athol SA 5084, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (44 reviews)
1300 516 075  Visit website →
PS
Pearsons ServicesNDIS Registered
4/378 Main S Rd, Morphett Vale SA 5162, Australia
★★★★ 4.4 (56 reviews)
(08) 8322 2792  Visit website →
5S
5 Star Mobility ScootersNDIS Registered
5 Ellemsea Cct, Lonsdale SA 5160, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (43 reviews)
1800 697 266  Visit website →
AM
Active MobilityNDIS Registered
721 Port Rd, Woodville Park SA 5011, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (38 reviews)
(08) 7220 0650  Visit website →
MA
Moveability AustraliaNDIS Registered
9B Crittenden Rd, Findon SA 5023, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (36 reviews)
(08) 7078 8550  Visit website →
OA
Orana Australia Ltd.NDIS Registered
26 Watson Ave, Netley SA 5037, Australia
★★★★ 4.4 (39 reviews)
(08) 8375 2000  Visit website →
ES
Embrace Speech Pathology Pty LtdNDIS Registered
367 Goodwood Rd, Goodwood SA 5041, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (30 reviews)
0411 527 722  Visit website →

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 Southern Adelaide?

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 Southern Adelaide?

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 Southern Adelaide and find alternatives.

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