💙 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 Goldfields Esperance

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Mukayi Healthcare
47 Brookman-Hay St, Kalgoorlie WA 6430, Australia
★★★★★5(11 reviews)
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YesAbility
9 Connolly St, South Kalgoorlie WA 6430, Australia
★★★★★5(2 reviews)
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Heartly Home and Respite Care
suite 10/31/33 Dugan St, Kalgoorlie WA 6430, Australia
★★★★★5(2 reviews)
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DATNM Health Care Services
5 O'Connor St, Somerville WA 6430, Australia
★★★★★5(1 reviews)
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Workpower Kalgoorlie
1A Outridge Terrace, Kalgoorlie WA 6430, Australia
★★★★★5(1 reviews)
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Life Without Barriers Kalgoorlie, WA
8/35 Brookman-Hay St, Kalgoorlie WA 6430, Australia
★★★★★5(1 reviews)
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EPIC Kalgoorlie
160 Wilson St, South Kalgoorlie WA 6430, Australia
★★★★½4.5(2 reviews)
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360 Health + Community Kalgoorlie
272 Hannan St, Kalgoorlie WA 6430, Australia
★★★★½4.9(10 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 Goldfields Esperance?

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 Goldfields Esperance?

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 Goldfields Esperance and find alternatives.

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