💙 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 (87)

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Summit Physiotherapy North West - DevonportNDIS Registered
64 N Fenton St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (31 reviews)
0494 070 148  Visit website →
PO
Priority One Independent Living & Mobility AidsNDIS Registered
17 Elizabeth St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.1 (46 reviews)
(03) 6424 5414  Visit website →
MC
Mersey Community Care Association IncNDIS Registered
167 Steele St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (29 reviews)
(03) 6424 8883  Visit website →
SJ
St John Tasmania and Scooters & MobilityNDIS Registered
65 Formby Rd, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (27 reviews)
(03) 6424 4777  Visit website →
AE
APM Employment Services - DevonportNDIS Registered
Level 1/45 Best St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (22 reviews)
(03) 6423 1895  Visit website →
FC
Feenikx Counselling & MediationNDIS Registered
Office 4/9 Oldaker St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (18 reviews)
0498 704 680  Visit website →
NI
Nexus Inc - NDIS Disability Support Provider TasmaniaNDIS Registered
40/44 Innovation Dr, Dowsing Point TAS 7010, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (18 reviews)
(03) 6240 5000  Visit website →
FB
Family Based Care TasmaniaNDIS Registered
73/75 Mount St, Burnie TAS 7320, Australia
★★★★ 4.4 (17 reviews)
1800 684 098  Visit website →
RP
Resolve PhysiotherapyNDIS Registered
144 William St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (12 reviews)
(03) 6406 5133  Visit website →
TH
Tasmanian Home Nursing & Community SupportNDIS Registered
104a Invermay Rd, Invermay TAS 7248, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (11 reviews)
(03) 6310 8488  Visit website →
AT
Anglicare Tasmania - DevonportNDIS Registered
31 King St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4 (17 reviews)
1800 243 232  Visit website →
NW
North West Pathology Devonport Oldaker StreetNDIS Registered
20 Oldaker St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★ 3.6 (20 reviews)
(03) 6432 8800  Visit website →
MA
Mission Australia DevonportNDIS Registered
Ground floor/35 Oldaker St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (12 reviews)
(03) 6420 6850  Visit website →
BH
bloom hearing specialists DevonportNDIS Registered
8A Wenvoe St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (10 reviews)
(03) 6423 4200  Visit website →
VF
Views Forever - DevonportNDIS Registered
11 Monash Ct, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (11 reviews)
DE
Devonfield Enterprises IncNDIS Registered
133 Middle Rd, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.1 (12 reviews)
(03) 6424 6133  Visit website →
ND
National Disability Insurance SchemeNDIS Registered
co-located with Services Australia, Shopping Centre, 2 Victoria Cres, Mount Barker SA 5251, Australia
★★ 2.5 (31 reviews)
1800 800 110  Visit website →
CS
Choice Support Plus Pty LtdNDIS Registered
30 Mersey Main Rd, Spreyton TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (8 reviews)
(03) 6454 0606  Visit website →
DS
Devonport Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchNDIS Registered
156 Steele St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★ 4.4 (8 reviews)
0432 454 548  Visit website →
TP
TML Pathology DevonportNDIS Registered
Pathology Room, Terry White Chemist, 155 William St, Devonport TAS 7310, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (6 reviews)
(03) 7050 1888  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 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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