🧠 4% of NDIS participants — Acquired brain injury represents approximately 4% of NDIS participants, with many entering the scheme after traumatic accidents, strokes, or medical events.

About Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Acquired brain injury (ABI) refers to brain damage that occurs after birth, including traumatic brain injury from accidents, stroke, brain tumours, infections, and hypoxia. ABI can affect cognition, behaviour, physical function, communication, and emotional regulation. The NDIS provides long-term support for people with permanent ABI, though the boundary between NDIS and health system funding can be complex.

Key NDIS supports for acquired brain injury

Key NDIS supports for ABI include neuropsychology and psychology for cognitive rehabilitation, occupational therapy for daily living skills, physiotherapy for physical recovery, speech pathology for communication, support workers for daily assistance, behaviour support for managing behavioural changes, and support coordination to navigate complex service systems.

Psychology Occupational therapy Physiotherapy Speech pathology Support worker Behaviour support Support coordination

Acquired Brain Injury providers in Barwon (141)

FP
Forefront Physiotherapy GeelongNDIS Registered
137 Yarra St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (249 reviews)
(03) 4227 2990  Visit website →
TM
The McKellar CentreNDIS Registered
45-95 Ballarat Rd, North Geelong VIC 3215, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (276 reviews)
(03) 4215 5200  Visit website →
BS
Barwon Sports PhysiotherapyNDIS Registered
30 Bellerine St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (181 reviews)
(03) 5278 1121  Visit website →
BH
Barwon HealthNDIS Registered
Bellerine St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★★★ 3.2 (359 reviews)
(03) 4215 0000  Visit website →
TI
The Injury ClinicNDIS Registered
100 Fyans St, South Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (140 reviews)
(03) 5229 3911  Visit website →
AI
All in One Support ServicesNDIS Registered
185 Moorabool St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (75 reviews)
(03) 5292 2799  Visit website →
GT
Geelong Taxi NetworkNDIS Registered
10 Roseneath St, North Geelong VIC 3215, Australia
★★ 2.6 (216 reviews)
13 10 08  Visit website →
A-
Aidacare - Mobility & Healthcare EquipmentNDIS Registered
38-42 Mercer St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★★★★ 4.2 (78 reviews)
(03) 5223 2263  Visit website →
DA
Destination AccessibleNDIS Registered
1 Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (53 reviews)
0403 515 605  Visit website →
LH
Latrobe Health CentreNDIS Registered
291 Latrobe Terrace, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (45 reviews)
(03) 5222 6868  Visit website →
BH
Barwon Health NorthNDIS Registered
155 Princes Hwy, Norlane VIC 3214, Australia
★★★ 3.6 (80 reviews)
(03) 4215 8000  Visit website →
GN
Geelong Neuro CentreNDIS Registered
79 High St, Belmont VIC 3216, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (45 reviews)
(03) 4245 1191  Visit website →
IL
Independent Living Specialists (ILS) - Geelong ShowroomNDIS Registered
6/21-31 The Blvd, Norlane VIC 3214, Australia
★★★★ 4.5 (38 reviews)
(03) 7031 6278  Visit website →
CB
Corio Bay Hand TherapyNDIS Registered
103 Corio St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (27 reviews)
(03) 5221 8822  Visit website →
GS
Gateways Support ServicesNDIS Registered
12-14 Thompson Rd, North Geelong VIC 3215, Australia
★★★★ 4.1 (35 reviews)
(03) 5221 2984  Visit website →
BS
Barwon Soft Tissue TherapiesNDIS Registered
44 W Fyans St, Newtown VIC 3220, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (22 reviews)
(03) 5222 8001  Visit website →
WC
White Cross Healthcare SolutionsNDIS Registered
143 Fyans St, South Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★★★★ 4.2 (30 reviews)
(03) 5222 6666  Visit website →
CH
C. Home and Community Care - Registered NDIS Service Provider | NDIS Support Worker | Respite Care | Disability AccommodationNDIS Registered
Entrance, C5 Level 1/5 Main St, Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (21 reviews)
0424 180 636  Visit website →
GR
Geelong Rehabilitation CentreNDIS Registered
1B/110-122 High St, Belmont VIC 3219, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (19 reviews)
(03) 5248 7079  Visit website →
FF
Function Focus Allied HealthNDIS Registered
Suite 1/128 Yarra St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (18 reviews)
0461 330 690  Visit website →

Choosing a acquired brain injury provider

Prioritise providers with experience in acquired brain injury rehabilitation, understanding of cognitive and behavioural changes after brain injury, ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, patience with the often-slow pace of recovery, and familiarity with the intersection of health and NDIS funding.

💡 NDIS plan tips for acquired brain injury

ABI plans often evolve significantly over time — early plans may focus on intensive rehabilitation, while later plans shift toward maintenance and community participation. Support coordination is almost always included given the complexity. The boundary between health-funded rehabilitation and NDIS-funded disability support can be unclear — a good support coordinator helps navigate this.

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Frequently asked questions

What NDIS support is available for acquired brain injury in Barwon?

Key NDIS supports for ABI include neuropsychology and psychology for cognitive rehabilitation, occupational therapy for daily living skills, physiotherapy for physical recovery, speech pathology for communication, support workers for daily assistance, behaviour support for managing behavioural changes, and support coordination to navigate complex service systems.

How do I find a good acquired brain injury provider in Barwon?

Prioritise providers with experience in acquired brain injury rehabilitation, understanding of cognitive and behavioural changes after brain injury, ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, patience with the often-slow pace of recovery, and familiarity with the intersection of health and NDIS funding.

What should my NDIS plan include for acquired brain injury?

ABI plans often evolve significantly over time — early plans may focus on intensive rehabilitation, while later plans shift toward maintenance and community participation. Support coordination is almost always included given the complexity. The boundary between health-funded rehabilitation and NDIS-funded disability support can be unclear — a good support coordinator helps navigate this.

Can I change my acquired brain injury 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 acquired brain injury providers in Barwon and find alternatives.

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