💙 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 (98)

HF
Health First LauncestonNDIS Registered
1/7 High St, East Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (328 reviews)
(03) 6331 3811  Visit website →
ST
Service Tasmania - LauncestonNDIS Registered
18 Charles St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★ 3.9 (264 reviews)
1300 135 513  Visit website →
NS
Northern Suburbs Community Centre - NewnhamNDIS Registered
49 George Town Rd, Newnham TAS 7248, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (64 reviews)
(03) 6326 5506  Visit website →
I
In-BalanceNDIS Registered
Level 1/233B Charles St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (38 reviews)
(03) 6334 4766  Visit website →
MO
Mind Over Matter PsychologicalNDIS Registered
10 Ferrall St, Invermay TAS 7248, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (35 reviews)
0414 649 088  Visit website →
SG
St Giles SocietyNDIS Registered
65 Amy Rd, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★★ 4.5 (36 reviews)
(03) 6345 7333  Visit website →
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Aidacare - Mobility & Healthcare EquipmentNDIS Registered
89-95 Invermay Rd, Invermay TAS 7248, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (31 reviews)
(03) 6344 8922  Visit website →
AS
Achieve Sports Physiotherapy and RehabNDIS Registered
23-25 Racecourse Cres, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (23 reviews)
(03) 6331 1884  Visit website →
SM
St Michaels Association Inc.NDIS Registered
22 Hoblers Bridge Rd, Newstead TAS 7250, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (24 reviews)
(03) 6331 7651  Visit website →
AH
Ability Hearing and Balance LauncestonNDIS Registered
Shop/11 Yorktown Square, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (19 reviews)
(03) 6146 3830  Visit website →
LW
Life Without Barriers Rocherlea, TASNDIS Registered
3 Archer St, Rocherlea TAS 7248, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (23 reviews)
(03) 6232 8750  Visit website →
CC
Country Care Group - LauncestonNDIS Registered
147 Invermay Rd, Invermay TAS 7248, Australia
★★★ 3.9 (22 reviews)
(03) 6331 7400  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 →
CC
Community Care TASMANIANDIS Registered
7 Techno Park Dr, Kings Meadows TAS 7249, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (18 reviews)
1300 722 400  Visit website →
MH
M.R.S. Healthcare TASNDIS Registered
97 George Town Rd, Newnham TAS 7248, Australia
★★★★ 4.2 (16 reviews)
(03) 6334 8844  Visit website →
TH
Tasmanian Home Nursing & Community SupportNDIS Registered
104a Invermay Rd, Invermay TAS 7248, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (11 reviews)
(03) 6310 8488  Visit website →
AL
APM LauncestonNDIS Registered
Level 1/8 Boland St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★ 3.8 (19 reviews)
(03) 6331 0696  Visit website →
NT
NOSS TasmaniaNDIS Registered
67 Boland St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (10 reviews)
(03) 6334 4911  Visit website →
GL
genU LauncestonNDIS Registered
1A George Town Rd, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (9 reviews)
(03) 6325 5900  Visit website →
LM
Launceston Medicare Mental Health CentreNDIS Registered
Ground Floor 62/64 Canning St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
★★★ 3.7 (15 reviews)
1800 424 578

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?

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?

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 and find alternatives.

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