💙 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 TAS North West

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Family Based Care Association North West Inc.
70 Oldaker St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★★5(4 reviews)
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Elite Disability Care - Devonport
1/5-9 Stewart St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★★5(2 reviews)
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Multicap Tasmania Devonport Office
10 Fenton St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★★5(1 reviews)
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Choice Support Plus Pty Ltd
30 Mersey Main Rd, Spreyton TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★½4.9(8 reviews)
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APM Employment Services - Devonport
Level 1/45 Best St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★½4.7(22 reviews)
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Mission Australia Devonport
Ground floor/35 Oldaker St, Devonport TAS 7310, Austral
★★★★☆4.3(12 reviews)
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Devonfield Enterprises Inc
133 Middle Rd, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★☆4.1(12 reviews)
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TassieCare
Suite 2 Level 1/35 Oldaker St, Devonport TAS 7310, Aust
★★★½☆3.9(7 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 TAS North West?

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 TAS North West?

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 TAS North West and find alternatives.

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