ADHD support for children and adults
Support for children and adults living with ADHD.
What is ADHD?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects attention, impulse control and energy levels. ADHD on its own is not always NDIS-funded, but where it significantly affects daily function — often alongside other conditions like autism, anxiety or a learning disability — supports may be available.
Common challenges people may experience
- Difficulty focusing on tasks at school, work or home
- Impulsivity and difficulty waiting or planning ahead
- Trouble managing time, organising and following routines
- Emotional regulation and frustration
- Sleep and energy challenges
Finding ADHD support through the NDIS
Where ADHD causes significant, ongoing impact, the NDIS may fund a tailored mix of supports — including allied health therapies, support workers, support coordination, assistive technology and community participation. Every plan is different and built around the participant's goals. We can help you find providers once your plan is in place.
ADHD on its own is not listed as a condition likely to meet NDIS access requirements, and we cannot say whether any individual will be found eligible — that decision sits with the NDIA. Where ADHD causes significant, ongoing functional impact, often alongside another condition such as autism, an intellectual disability or a mental health condition, an access request may be considered on the basis of that impact.
If a plan is approved, ADHD-related supports are usually capacity-building and core supports rather than medical treatment: therapy to build skills, support workers to help routines stick, and support coordination to keep everything organised. Medical care such as paediatric or psychiatric review and medication sits with the health system, not the NDIS.
Many people we speak with are not NDIS participants at all, and use privately funded or Medicare-supported services instead. Either way, the next step is the same — tell us the person's age, suburb and what is hardest right now, and we will point you to providers experienced in ADHD support.
This page is general educational information only. It is not medical advice. Please speak with your GP or treating health professional for clinical guidance.
ADHD support for children and adults
ADHD support looks different at every age. For children, families often want help with routines, school participation, emotional regulation and sleep, so occupational therapy, psychology and behaviour support are common starting points. Teenagers frequently need practical help with organisation, study habits and independence, while adults more often look for coaching-style support around work, time management, appointments and running a household.
The services listed below are the ones people most often ask us about for ADHD. A support worker can help put routines into practice at home or in the community; an occupational therapist can work on executive function, planning and sensory needs; a psychologist can help with emotional regulation, anxiety and self-esteem; and support coordination can help you organise the whole mix if you have a plan.
These are some of the services people often request. Tap any to learn more — or skip ahead and ask us to match you with the right providers.
NDIS Psychology
Mental health and wellbeing support from registered psychologists.
NDIS Occupational Therapy
OTs help build skills for daily living, work, study and play.
NDIS Behaviour Support
Specialist practitioners support positive behaviour strategies.
NDIS Support Coordination
Help understanding and making the most of your NDIS plan.
NDIS Support Workers
Trained support workers for daily living, social activities and personal care.
NDIS Plan Management
We manage invoices and budgets so you can focus on the support.
NDIS Speech Therapy
Communication, swallowing and social skill support for children and adults.
NDIS Physiotherapy
Movement, strength, mobility and rehabilitation support.
NDIS Exercise Physiology
Tailored exercise programs to improve strength, fitness and function.
Supported Independent Living (SIL)
Live independently with the right level of support, in shared or individual housing.
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)
Purpose-built accessible housing for participants with extreme functional impairment.
NDIS Respite Care (STA)
Short-term respite and accommodation to give participants and carers a break.
How My Care Link Australia can help
We're a free concierge service — not a directory. Tell us about the person, their location and what kind of support they need. We then match you with trusted NDIS and aged care providers across Australia.
You don't have to call ten providers. Sarah and the team do the legwork, check availability, and connect you with the ones most likely to be a good fit.
Common questions about ADHD
Can people with ADHD get NDIS funding?
ADHD alone isn't on the NDIS list of conditions likely to meet access requirements, but when it causes significant functional impact (often combined with another condition) it can be considered. We can help match you with providers regardless of how your plan is funded.
What supports help with ADHD?
Common supports include psychology, occupational therapy for executive function, coaching, behaviour support and assistance from support workers with routines and study or work.
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Sources and further reading
Rules, funding amounts and wait times change. We check these primary sources when we update this page, and you should confirm current details directly with them.
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)(opens in a new tab) — National Disability Insurance Agency. Official scheme information, eligibility and current processes.
- How to apply for the NDIS(opens in a new tab) — National Disability Insurance Agency. Current access request steps and forms.
- NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission(opens in a new tab) — NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. Provider registration, practice standards and complaints.
- Carer Gateway(opens in a new tab) — Australian Government. Support, counselling and respite for unpaid carers.
- Services Australia — Disability Support Pension(opens in a new tab) — Services Australia. Income support eligibility and claim process.