💙 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 South Metro (129)

EM
Emprise Mobility Aidacare Bibra LakeNDIS Registered
5 Sobek Pass, Bibra Lake WA 6163, Australia
★★★★ 4.6 (69 reviews)
(08) 6555 4222  Visit website →
NP
NDSP Plan ManagersNDIS Registered
Level 3/3 Loftus St, West Leederville WA 6607, Australia
★★★ 3.7 (91 reviews)
(08) 6146 3707  Visit website →
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Ahanacare | Registered NDIS Provider | NDIS Housing & Respite AccommodationNDIS Registered
3/222 Walter Rd W, Morley WA 6060, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (46 reviews)
1300 503 974  Visit website →
SW
State Wide Community ServicesNDIS Registered
Unit 1/21 Catherine St, Bentley WA 6102, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (41 reviews)
1800 560 813  Visit website →
ND
Nulsen Disability ServicesNDIS Registered
28 Burton St, Cannington WA 6107, Australia
★★★★ 4.6 (47 reviews)
(08) 6253 4700  Visit website →
RK
Rockingham Kwinana Mobility and Rehabilitation SuppliesNDIS Registered
95 Dixon Rd, Rockingham WA 6168, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (40 reviews)
(08) 6186 6660  Visit website →
TR
Transdev Rockingham Bus DepotNDIS Registered
Dixon Rd, Rockingham WA 6168, Australia
★★★★ 4.3 (36 reviews)
(08) 9592 8185  Visit website →
SC
Smiles Care Service | NDIS Disability Services Provider Perth | Registered NDIS Services ProviderNDIS Registered
11 level 3/30 Dundebar Rd, Wanneroo WA 6065, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (27 reviews)
0434 416 754  Visit website →
RC
Rex Care West | NDIS Registered Provider Perth | NDIS Disability Housing | SIL | Respite CareNDIS Registered
3 Ravenswood Dr, Nollamara WA 6061, Australia
★★★★ 4.7 (23 reviews)
1300 613 693  Visit website →
AW
Ability WA – MurdochNDIS Registered
Level 3, Tower B/48 Barry Marshall Parade, Murdoch WA 6150, Australia
★★★★ 4.4 (26 reviews)
1300 106 106  Visit website →
BR
Better Rehab - Cockburn CentralNDIS Registered
16 Blackly Row, Cockburn Central WA 6164, Australia
★★★★ 4.9 (20 reviews)
(08) 6219 8268  Visit website →
LC
Lion Community ServicesNDIS Registered
Unit 12/123a Colin St, West Perth WA 6005, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (18 reviews)
0401 580 520  Visit website →
DD
Danecare Disability Services PerthNDIS Registered
13/1 Braid St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (19 reviews)
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GS
Gratitude Support ServicesNDIS Registered
Unit 14/28 Belmont Ave, Rivervale WA 6103, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (19 reviews)
1300 934 868  Visit website →
OS
Open Sky Disability Services - MaylandsNDIS Registered
Shop 23/168 Guildford Rd, Maylands WA 6051, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (17 reviews)
(08) 6444 7945  Visit website →
ND
National Disability Provider (NDP) - NDIS Registered ProviderNDIS Registered
21 Adrian St, Welshpool WA 6106, Australia
★★★★ 4.8 (17 reviews)
(08) 9374 0642  Visit website →
NA
Newlight Ability ServicesNDIS Registered
3/2964 Albany Hwy, Kelmscott WA 6111, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (14 reviews)
0404 000 576  Visit website →
AH
At Home CareNDIS Registered
Level 5/20 Parkland Rd, Osborne Park WA 6017, Australia
★★★★ 4 (20 reviews)
(08) 9381 3344  Visit website →
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Lindacare | NDIS Provider Perth | NDIS Disability Housing | SIL | Respite | SDANDIS Registered
10/660 Great Northern Hwy, Herne Hill WA 6056, Australia
★★★★★ 5 (11 reviews)
1300 850 208  Visit website →
DD
Directions Disability Support ServicesNDIS Registered
12 Blackburn St, Maddington WA 6109, Australia
★★★ 3.8 (19 reviews)
(08) 9262 4900  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 South Metro?

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 South Metro?

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 South Metro and find alternatives.

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