💙 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 Outer Eastern Melbourne (311)

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Exercise Thought - Lilydale ft. Aussie Physiotherapist Sam SukeNDIS Registered
116 Main Street Service Rd, Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (430 reviews)
(03) 9737 6665  Visit website →
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Bright Plan Management - NDIS Plan ManagementNDIS Registered
181 Bay Street appointment only, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (463 reviews)
1800 911 199  Visit website →
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Personalised Support Services - Dandenong NDIS Disability Services | Support Worker | Accommodation | Support CoordinationNDIS Registered
294 Thomas St, Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (369 reviews)
1300 687 777  Visit website →
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Independent Ability CareNDIS Registered
104 Walker St, Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (241 reviews)
1300 595 949  Visit website →
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Total Health ChoiceNDIS Registered
Suite 1/2-6 Glenferrie Rd, Malvern VIC 3144, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (214 reviews)
1800 847 847  Visit website →
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Physica RingwoodNDIS Registered
25 Wantirna Rd, Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (210 reviews)
(03) 9870 8193  Visit website →
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Eastern Health MaroondahNDIS Registered
1/15 Davey Dr, Ringwood East VIC 3135, Australia
★★★ 3.1 (477 reviews)
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OnSideNDIS Registered
Apartment 205/991 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill VIC 3128, Australia
★★★★ 4.6 (190 reviews)
1800 322 522  Visit website →
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Active Sports & Spinal PhysiotherapyNDIS Registered
351 Main St, Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (137 reviews)
(03) 9735 7733  Visit website →
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Croydon Physiotherapy Clinic & Sports Injury CentreNDIS Registered
162 Mt Dandenong Rd, Croydon VIC 3136, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (119 reviews)
(03) 9723 2048  Visit website →
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myAutonomy Plan ManagementNDIS Registered
117 Moray St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
★★★★ 4.6 (131 reviews)
1300 603 389  Visit website →
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Blossom Community CareNDIS Registered
Unit 6/161-165 Railway Ave, Laverton VIC 3028, Australia
★★★★ 4.6 (110 reviews)
(03) 8007 2000  Visit website →
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DoAbilityNDIS Registered
2/181 Rosamond Rd, Maribyrnong VIC 3032, Australia
★★★★ 4 (127 reviews)
1300 122 355  Visit website →
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Permalink Support ServicesNDIS Registered
164 Rosebank Ave, Clayton South VIC 3169, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (78 reviews)
1300 737 625  Visit website →
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Statewide Home Health CareNDIS Registered
909 Nepean Hwy, Bentleigh VIC 3204, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (77 reviews)
(03) 9591 6234  Visit website →
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MOIRANDIS Registered
Caribbean Park, Level 3/42 Lakeview Dr, Scoresby VIC 3179, Australia
★★★★ 4.1 (99 reviews)
(03) 8552 2222  Visit website →
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Action Rehab Hand Therapy - Ringwood EastNDIS Registered
Suite 8/26 Grey St, Ringwood East VIC 3134, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (61 reviews)
1300 762 227  Visit website →
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The Mobility StoreNDIS Registered
Shop 2/214-218 Whitehorse Rd, Blackburn VIC 3130, Australia
★★★★ 4.2 (82 reviews)
(03) 9894 2405  Visit website →
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Lilydale Physio & Sports MedicineNDIS Registered
Unit 3/5-7 Clarke St, Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (56 reviews)
(03) 8799 5044  Visit website →
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Mobility Aids AustraliaNDIS Registered
1/820 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171, Australia
★★★ 3.8 (96 reviews)
1800 625 530  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 Outer Eastern Melbourne?

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 Outer Eastern Melbourne?

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 Outer Eastern Melbourne and find alternatives.

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