💙 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 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 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 Barwon?

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 Barwon?

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 Barwon and find alternatives.

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