Intellectual Disability — support that fits the person
NDIS support for people living with an intellectual disability.
What is Intellectual Disability?
Intellectual disability affects learning, reasoning and everyday skills. It often begins in childhood and ranges from mild to profound. The NDIS commonly funds long-term support for people with an intellectual disability across daily living, learning, social and accommodation needs.
Common challenges people may experience
- Learning new skills and understanding complex information
- Communicating wants and needs
- Managing money, shopping and appointments
- Living independently or semi-independently
- Building friendships and community connections
How the NDIS may support people with Intellectual Disability
Where intellectual disability 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.
This page is general educational information only. It is not medical advice. Please speak with your GP or treating health professional for clinical guidance.
Common supports for Intellectual Disability
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 Support Workers
Trained support workers for daily living, social activities and personal care.
NDIS Support Coordination
Help understanding and making the most of your NDIS plan.
NDIS Behaviour Support
Specialist practitioners support positive behaviour strategies.
NDIS Speech Therapy
Communication, swallowing and social skill support for children and adults.
NDIS Occupational Therapy
OTs help build skills for daily living, work, study and play.
Supported Independent Living (SIL)
Live independently with the right level of support, in shared or individual housing.
NDIS Community Participation
Support to engage in social, recreational and community activities.
NDIS Plan Management
We manage invoices and budgets so you can focus on the support.
NDIS Physiotherapy
Movement, strength, mobility and rehabilitation support.
NDIS Exercise Physiology
Tailored exercise programs to improve strength, fitness and function.
NDIS Psychology
Mental health and wellbeing support from registered psychologists.
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)
Purpose-built accessible housing for participants with extreme functional impairment.
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 Intellectual Disability
What NDIS supports are common for intellectual disability?
Support workers, supported independent living (SIL), behaviour support, speech and occupational therapy, plus community participation are some of the most commonly used supports.
Can adults transition to SIL or independent living?
Yes. Many adults with an intellectual disability live in SIL, with family, or in independent settings with drop-in support. We can help find providers in your area.
Related conditions
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