❤️‍🩹 2% of NDIS participants — Stroke accounts for approximately 2% of NDIS participants, primarily those under 65 who experience significant ongoing functional impairment.

About Stroke

Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, causing brain cell damage. Effects can include one-sided weakness or paralysis, speech and language difficulties, cognitive changes, vision problems, and emotional changes. The NDIS supports people under 65 with permanent stroke-related disability, while the health system manages acute treatment and rehabilitation.

Key NDIS supports for stroke

Key NDIS supports after stroke include physiotherapy for physical rehabilitation and mobility, occupational therapy for daily living and upper limb recovery, speech pathology for communication and swallowing, psychology for emotional adjustment and cognitive rehabilitation, support workers for personal care and community re-engagement, and assistive technology for mobility and communication aids.

Physiotherapy Occupational therapy Speech pathology Psychology Support worker Assistive technology

Stroke 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 →
A-
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 stroke provider

Choose providers with specific stroke rehabilitation experience, understanding of neuroplasticity and recovery timelines, ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, experience with both acute recovery and long-term maintenance, and sensitivity to the emotional and psychological impact of stroke.

💡 NDIS plan tips for stroke

Stroke plans often start with intensive rehabilitation-focused funding and transition over time to maintenance and community participation. The boundary between health-funded rehabilitation and NDIS-funded disability support is a common challenge — typically, once a person is medically stable and their condition is considered permanent, NDIS funding takes over.

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Frequently asked questions

What NDIS support is available for stroke in TAS North?

Key NDIS supports after stroke include physiotherapy for physical rehabilitation and mobility, occupational therapy for daily living and upper limb recovery, speech pathology for communication and swallowing, psychology for emotional adjustment and cognitive rehabilitation, support workers for personal care and community re-engagement, and assistive technology for mobility and communication aids.

How do I find a good stroke provider in TAS North?

Choose providers with specific stroke rehabilitation experience, understanding of neuroplasticity and recovery timelines, ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, experience with both acute recovery and long-term maintenance, and sensitivity to the emotional and psychological impact of stroke.

What should my NDIS plan include for stroke?

Stroke plans often start with intensive rehabilitation-focused funding and transition over time to maintenance and community participation. The boundary between health-funded rehabilitation and NDIS-funded disability support is a common challenge — typically, once a person is medically stable and their condition is considered permanent, NDIS funding takes over.

Can I change my stroke 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 stroke providers in TAS North and find alternatives.

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