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Acquired Brain Injury support in Australia

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4 providers with acquired brain injury experience · Updated 2 July 2026

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Best Acquired Brain Injury specialists in Australia

4 experienced with Acquired Brain Injury · 6 other registered providers·How we chose these

Trusted provider Supports acquired brain injury on Carevo
1

Springwood, QLD and 8 othersAlso servesBundaberg West, QLD · Cairns North, QLD · Ipswich, QLD · Kenmore, QLD · Mackay, QLD · Redcliffe, QLD · South Brisbane, QLD · Toowoomba City, QLD · National provider

Specialises in Domestic assistance · Personal care · Allied health

Quality in Home Health is an NDIS registered provider in Springwood, Queensland. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They have supported participants with acquired brain injury. Families most often connect with them for domestic assistance and personal care.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time5 hours
NDIS coverage15 groupsNDIS registration groupsAccommodation/Tenancy Assistance · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Innovative Community Participation · Household tasks · Group and Centre Based Activities · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Daily Personal Activities · Community nursing care for high needs · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Development of daily living and life skills · Participation in community/social and civic activities · High Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Support Coordination · Specialist Behaviour Support
Supports acquired brain injury on Carevo
2

Glen Waverley, VIC and 1 otherAlso servesBLACKBURN SOUTH, VIC · State-wide provider

Specialises in Physiotherapy · Personal care · Domestic assistance

Based in Glen Waverley, Victoria, Care Companions Melbourne is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider. Physiotherapy and personal care are among their most-requested supports. They have supported participants with acquired brain injury. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time15 minutes
Supports acquired brain injury on Carevo
3

Rockhampton City, QLD and 7 othersAlso servesBellmere, QLD · Brisbane City, QLD · Bundaberg North, QLD · Gladstone, SA · Gympie, QLD · Ipswich, QLD · Logan Village, QLD · Regional provider

Specialises in Physiotherapy · Personal care · SIL

QConnect Care is an NDIS registered provider in Rockhampton City, Queensland. Families most often connect with them for physiotherapy and personal care. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them. Active on Carevo in the past week.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time2 days
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Supports acquired brain injury on Carevo
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Keysborough, VIC and 16 othersAlso servesBentleigh, VIC · Bentleigh East, VIC · Blacktown, NSW · Bondi, NSW · Burwood, VIC · Chatswood, NSW · Cranbourne, VIC · Dandenong, VIC · Doncaster, VIC · Melbourne, VIC · Pakenham, VIC · Paramatta, SA · +4 more · National provider

Specialises in Therapy · Allied health

ASI Physiology, Therapy & Support is an NDIS registered provider in Keysborough, Victoria. They have a track record of following through on more than 15 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for therapy and allied health. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time8 hours

Other registered providers in Australia

Registered in Australia with no demonstrated Acquired Brain Injury track record on Carevo — listed for completeness, not as Acquired Brain Injury specialists.

Trusted provider
5

Craigieburn, VIC and 13 othersAlso servesBallarat North, VIC · Broadmeadows, VIC · Cranbourne, VIC · Epping, VIC · Geelong, VIC · Kilmore, VIC · Melbourne, VIC · Melton, VIC · Mernda, VIC · South Morang, VIC · Sunbury, VIC · Sunshine North, VIC · +1 more · State-wide provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Meal preparation

Based in Craigieburn, Victoria, Miracle Health Services is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider. Personal care and domestic assistance are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time3 hours
Availability Open now · 8AM-4PM
Trusted provider
6

South Perth, WA and 24 othersAlso servesAlbany, WA · Armadale, WA · Balga, WA · Bibra Lake, WA · Bunbury, WA · Busselton, WA · Canning Vale, WA · Cannington, WA · Clarkson, WA · Cockburn Central, WA · Collie, WA · Ellenbrook, WA · +12 more · State-wide provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Nursing

Helping Solutions is an NDIS registered provider in South Perth, Western Australia. They have a track record of following through on more than 40 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for personal care and domestic assistance. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time1 day
Availability Open now · 8AM-6PM
Trusted provider
7

Malaga, WA and 56 othersAlso servesAlbany, WA · Armadale, WA · Baldivis, WA · Bassendean, WA · Bayswater, WA · Belmont, WA · Beverley, WA · Boddington, WA · Brookdale, WA · Brookton, WA · Broome, WA · Bunbury, WA · +44 more · National provider

Specialises in Personal care · Support coordination · Domestic assistance

Innovative Care is an NDIS registered provider in Malaga, Western Australia. Families most often connect with them for personal care and support coordination. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. Registered across 19 NDIS support categories, including transport assistance, community nursing and shared living support.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time22 hours
NDIS coverage19 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistance with travel/transport arrangements · Community nursing care for high needs · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Personal Mobility Equipment · High Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Support Coordination · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Development of daily living and life skills · Early Childhood Supports · Household tasks · Innovative Community Participation · Group and Centre Based Activities · Accommodation/Tenancy Assistance · Daily Personal Activities · Therapeutic Supports · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Plan Management · Specialist Behaviour Support
Availability Open now · 8AM-5PM
Trusted provider
8

Balwyn North, VIC and 33 othersAlso servesAberfoyle Park, SA · Adelaide Airport, SA · Ballarat East, VIC · Balwyn, VIC · Box Hill, VIC · Broadmeadows, VIC · Brunswick, VIC · Camberwell, VIC · Chadstone, VIC · Christies Beach, SA · Cobram, VIC · Coburg, VIC · +21 more

Specialises in Support Workers · Social Support · Cleaning

Apex Health Professionals is an NDIS registered provider in Balwyn North, Victoria. They have a track record of following through on more than 30 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Registered across 15 NDIS support categories, including behaviour support, Therapeutic Supports and Support Coordination. Active on Carevo in the past week.

How this listing is sourced

NDIS coverage15 groupsNDIS registration groupsSpecialist Behaviour Support · Therapeutic Supports · Support Coordination · Early Childhood Supports · Innovative Community Participation · Group and Centre Based Activities · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Daily Personal Activities · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Home Modifications · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Household tasks · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Development of daily living and life skills
Trusted provider
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Boondall, QLD and 30 othersAlso servesAlderley, QLD · Ashmore, QLD · Benowa, QLD · Browns Plains, QLD · Bundaberg West, QLD · Burpengary, QLD · Cairns City, QLD · Cleveland, QLD · Coolum Beach, QLD · Coomera, QLD · Corinda, QLD · Everton Park, QLD · +18 more · National provider

Specialises in Personal care · Therapy · Transport

Mapple Care is an NDIS registered provider in Boondall, Queensland. Families most often connect with them for personal care and therapy. Registered across 17 NDIS support categories, including shared living support, daily personal care and household tasks. They operate across multiple states.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time13 hours
NDIS coverage17 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Daily Personal Activities · Household tasks · Development of daily living and life skills · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Group and Centre Based Activities · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Innovative Community Participation · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Community nursing care for high needs · Therapeutic Supports · Exercise Physiology and Physical Wellbeing Activities · Communication and Information Equipment · Home Modifications · Plan Management · Support Coordination
Trusted provider
10

St Albans, VIC and 74 othersAlso servesAirport West, VIC · Albion, VIC · Altona North, VIC · Ardeer, VIC · Ascot Vale, VIC · Ballarat East, VIC · Bendigo, VIC · Bentleigh East, VIC · Broadmeadows, VIC · Brooklyn, VIC · Brunswick, VIC · Bundoora, VIC · +62 more · State-wide provider

Specialises in Therapy · Personal care · Allied health

Clover Leaf Sanctuary is an NDIS registered provider in St Albans, Victoria. Families most often connect with them for therapy and personal care. Registered across 11 NDIS support categories, including shared living support, Innovative Community Participation and transport assistance. They support both NDIS and aged care funding.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time12 hours
NDIS coverage11 groupsNDIS registration groupsAssistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Innovative Community Participation · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Community nursing care for high needs · Group and Centre Based Activities · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · Development of daily living and life skills · Household tasks · Therapeutic Supports · High Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports

How we rank providers

Rankings in Australia are based on real outcomes between providers and families on our platform. They are recalculated daily and cannot be purchased or influenced by advertising.

  • How this list is built. Providers shown here offer physiotherapy, occupational therapy, allied health, therapy, psychology, nursing, support work, and personal care, the support types most relevant to acquired brain injury. They are then ranked by demonstrated experience with acquired brain injury, providers who have actively claimed and supported acquired brain injury referrals rank above those who only list it as a capability.
  • Outcomes with families. We measure what happens after a family contacts a provider. Providers where families report positive outcomes rank higher. Multiple signals are weighted across a rolling window.
  • Condition-specific track record. Providers who have accepted and worked with acquired brain injury referrals on Carevo rank above those who only list the condition as a capability. We weight providers using their demonstrated experience with this cohort, not self-declared specialisations.
  • Service match. Providers are ranked by how closely their registered services and capabilities match what you are searching for.
  • Registration and compliance. NDIS registered and government-approved aged care providers are weighted for meeting quality and safeguards standards.
  • Local presence. Providers confirmed in Australia rank above those covering only the broader region.

What "Trusted" means. The Trusted badge is awarded to providers with a consistent record of positive outcomes with families on our platform. It is based on multiple behavioural signals and family feedback, and it cannot be purchased.

28,527

providers in Australia

How we calculate provider numbers

What support people with Acquired Brain Injury usually need

Acquired brain injury happens after birth and can affect mobility, speech, fatigue, executive function, behaviour, memory, and emotional regulation all at once. NDIS support for ABI often needs to combine neuro rehab, cognitive support, personal care, and structured routines that reduce overload while rebuilding independence. The strongest providers are usually the ones who understand ABI beyond the physical presentation and can manage fatigue, behaviour change, and rehab carryover in everyday life. The right mix of support depends on age, goals, living situation, and how much day-to-day impact acquired brain injury has.

Rehabilitation and daily recovery

Many people compare providers for neuro physio, OT for relearning everyday tasks, speech pathology for communication or swallowing, cognitive rehab, and personal care that supports recovery rather than creating dependency.

Specialist neuro therapy

The highest-value comparisons are usually neurological physio, OT, speech pathology, and neuropsychology. Recovery windows matter, so speed to first appointment, therapy intensity, and cross-discipline coordination can change outcomes materially.

Choosing the right fit

Neuro rehab is time-sensitive and highly specialised. Families need therapists with real neurological rehabilitation experience, clear goal-setting, and a plan for the handover from hospital or inpatient rehab into daily life at home.

Services and providers to compare first for Acquired Brain Injury

For neurological conditions, specialist therapy and rehabilitation support are usually the first services to compare. Timing matters for neuro rehab, so prioritise providers who can start quickly and deliver intensive schedules when needed.

What usually separates a strong provider from a generic one

  • • Therapists with specific neurological rehabilitation experience, not general physio or OT
  • • Whether the provider can deliver intensive therapy schedules when the recovery window is open
  • • Coordination across disciplines (physio, OT, speech) working toward the same rehab goals
  • • Experience with the transition from hospital or inpatient rehab to community-based support

The Acquired Brain Injury provider network on Carevo

4 providers on Carevo have supported people with acquired brain injury through real matched requests.All are registered NDIS providers. Matching is based on real provider history, not self-described claims.

Supports they provide

  • • Support workers
  • • Personal care
  • • Nursing
  • • Therapy

Where providers are

Providers experienced with acquired brain injury are listed in more than 30 suburbs across Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales.

Often supported alongside

Providers who support acquired brain injury most often also have experience with Eating Disorders, Amputation, Huntington's Disease, Autism, and Epilepsy.

Where acquired brain injury support is available

Providers listed

28,527

States with coverage

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How to check a provider's credentials

Carevo lists the registration details a provider reports and links you to the official Australian registers so you can confirm them yourself. Here is what each listing shows and where to check it. A listing on Carevo is not an endorsement.

NDIS registration

Listings show whether a provider reports being NDIS registered. You can confirm a provider's current registration and approved support types yourself on the NDIS Commission's public provider register.

Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

Aged care approval

Listings show aged care approval where it is recorded. You can check a provider's current approval and the services they deliver on the Australian Government's My Aged Care find a provider service.

Source: My Aged Care (Department of Health and Aged Care)

ABN you can check

Most listings include the provider's Australian Business Number, shown on the profile. You can look it up on the Australian Business Register to confirm the business is registered and active.

Source: Australian Business Register

Complaints process

If you have a concern about any provider, you can lodge a complaint with the NDIS Commission or the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission at any time. We also accept complaints via our own channel.

Source: NDIS Commission / Aged Care Commission

What happens after you request support

The next step is usually to narrow the services that matter most, shortlist two or three realistic providers, and ask practical questions about fit, availability, staff continuity, and how support will work in real life.

1. Identify rehab priorities

Work out whether the main focus is physical recovery, communication, cognitive rehabilitation, daily living skills, or a combination across multiple areas.

2. Compare neuro-specialist providers

Look for providers with therapists who have specific neurological rehab training. Compare how quickly they can start and whether they can deliver the intensity your rehab plan requires.

3. Coordinate the transition

If transitioning from hospital, ask how the provider works with discharge teams, whether they continue existing rehab goals, and how they manage the shift to community-based support.

For NDIS participants with neurological conditions, confirm whether the provider can coordinate with your hospital rehab team, deliver intensive therapy early in recovery, and adjust the program as you progress.

Understanding Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Acquired brain injury (ABI) refers to any damage to the brain that occurs after birth, including traumatic brain injury from accidents, stroke, brain tumours, infection, hypoxia, and substance-related brain damage. ABI affects an estimated 432,700 Australians, or about 1 in 45 people, who have an acquired brain injury that limits everyday activities (AIHW, 2003 ABS Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers), though the impact varies dramatically depending on the location and severity of the injury. ABI can affect movement, speech, swallowing, vision, memory, concentration, planning, behaviour, personality, and emotional regulation, often in combination. Recovery is rarely linear. Significant improvement can occur in the first one to two years, but ongoing therapy and support can continue to produce gains well beyond that window. The challenge for many people with ABI is that they may look physically well while struggling significantly with cognitive and behavioural changes that others cannot see.

How acquired brain injury affects daily life

ABI can make daily life unpredictable. Fatigue is one of the most common and least understood effects: even simple tasks like a conversation or a trip to the shops can exhaust cognitive reserves. Memory difficulties mean appointments get missed and routines break down. Reduced impulse control and emotional regulation can strain relationships. Executive function problems make planning, organising, and starting tasks genuinely difficult, not just inconvenient. Many people with ABI also experience personality changes that affect their sense of identity and relationships with family and friends.

What to look for in a provider

Good ABI providers understand that physical recovery is only part of the picture. Ask whether their staff have training in cognitive rehabilitation, fatigue management, and behaviour support after brain injury. A provider who can carry therapy goals into real-world situations (practising memory strategies at the supermarket, not just in a clinic room) will usually produce better outcomes. Red flags include providers who focus only on physical rehab, who do not account for fatigue in their scheduling, or whose support workers have no specific ABI training. Consistency of staff is particularly important for people with memory and behaviour difficulties.

How to access funding

Brain injury resulting in paraplegia, quadriplegia, tetraplegia or hemiplegia is on NDIS List A (conditions likely to meet the disability requirements automatically), while other acquired brain injuries follow the List B pathway, requiring evidence of permanent and significant functional impairment. A neurologist, rehabilitation physician, or neuropsychologist can provide the diagnostic and functional evidence needed for access. For traumatic brain injury acquired recently, the NDIS may grant access while the person is still in rehabilitation, with the plan reviewed as recovery progresses. Plan reviews are annual, but you can request an early review if needs change significantly. Many people with ABI benefit from specialist support coordination to manage the complexity of their support arrangements.

Sources: AIHW, Disability in Australia: acquired brain injury (2003 ABS SDAC) · NDIS, List A conditions likely to meet the disability requirements

Funding and costs for acquired brain injury support

Lower

$25,000

per year

Typical

$80,000

per year

Higher

$250,000+

per year

Plan size depends on the severity of the injury, whether SIL or 24/7 support is needed, the extent of ongoing therapy, and whether complex behaviour support is required. People with severe ABI in SIL may have plans exceeding $300,000.

Illustrative ranges only — an individual plan is set by the NDIA on assessed need, not by diagnosis, and varies widely. Pricing basis: NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2025-26.

Common funding categories

Core - Assistance with Daily Life Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living Capacity Building - Support Coordination Core - Assistance with Social and Community Participation Capital - Assistive Technology Capital - Home Modifications Capacity Building - Improved Health and Wellbeing

Neuropsychological assessments cost approximately $1,500-$3,000. Allied health sessions run $193-$234/hr. Support workers with ABI-specific training may charge at the higher end of standard rates, particularly for complex behaviour support.

Figures are indicative and based on the current NDIS Price Guide and published Home Care Package rates. Actual costs depend on your plan, provider, and location.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What rehabilitation supports does the NDIS cover for acquired brain injury in Australia?

NDIS participants with an acquired brain injury in Australia can access neurological physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, cognitive rehabilitation, behaviour support, and personal care. Carevo connects people in your area with providers who specialise in ABI recovery and long-term community living.

How do I find a rehabilitation provider for ABI in Australia?

Carevo lists rehabilitation providers in Australia experienced in acquired brain injury. Look for providers offering neurological physiotherapy, cognitive rehabilitation, OT, speech therapy, and support staff who understand fatigue, behaviour change, and goal carryover after discharge. You can compare providers and contact them directly through our platform.

What therapy helps with acquired brain injury recovery?

Key therapies for ABI recovery in Australia include physiotherapy for mobility, occupational therapy for daily living skills, speech pathology for communication and swallowing, neuropsychology for cognitive function, and psychology for emotional adjustment. A multidisciplinary approach delivers the best outcomes.

Can I get 24/7 support for ABI through the NDIS in Australia?

Yes. NDIS participants with significant ABI in Australia may be eligible for supported independent living (SIL) with 24/7 support, or high-intensity personal care. Your plan funding is based on your assessed support needs. Carevo can connect you with SIL and personal care providers in your area.

What cognitive rehabilitation services are available for ABI in Australia?

Cognitive rehabilitation for ABI in Australia may include neuropsychological assessment, memory strategies, executive function training, and technology-assisted rehabilitation. NDIS-funded occupational therapists and neuropsychologists provide these services. Contact providers through Carevo to discuss your needs.

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New South Wales1257
Northern Territory82
Queensland847
South Australia401
Tasmania110
Victoria710
Western Australia362
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