💙 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 Southern Melbourne

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Permalink Support Services
Suite 1421/1 Queens Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
★★★★★5(66 reviews)
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Jonquilla Home & Community Care
18 Power St, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
★★★★★5(59 reviews)
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Empress Support Services
19/180 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★★★★★5(12 reviews)
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Support Workers Melbourne
Unit 2/21 Brickwood St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia
★★★★★5(7 reviews)
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SpotOnCare | Registered Disability Support Provider
Level 23/727 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★★★★½4.8(24 reviews)
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Neo Support Services Pty Ltd
470 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
★★★★★5(1 reviews)
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VERBINDING SUPPORT COORDINATION
Tooronga Rd, Malvern VIC 3144, Australia
★★★★½4.9(10 reviews)
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Southern Rivers Community Services
247-251 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★★★★½4.9(7 reviews)

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 Southern 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 Southern 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 Southern Melbourne and find alternatives.

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