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ADHD support in Southern River, WA

Find ADHD support in Southern River, WA

Compare local providers and the support types that usually matter for ADHD. Skip the generic directory listings, get a real shortlist.

Reviewed by Carevo Team · Updated 4 June 2026

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What people with ADHD in Southern River usually need help with

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting attention, impulse control, and executive function. While ADHD alone may not always qualify for the NDIS, participants with ADHD and co-occurring conditions can access therapy, behaviour support, and life skills development. Many adults only receive an ADHD diagnosis later in life, and finding a support worker who understands the practical strategies that help with time management, task initiation, and emotional regulation can make a bigger difference than clinical support alone.

For developmental conditions, the strongest local pages are the ones that help families compare actual fit: who understands sensory needs, who can support school or childcare transitions, and who can work on the same goals across therapy and day-to-day support rather than offering isolated sessions.

What people usually compare locally

  • • Whether therapists have experience with developmental and neurodivergent conditions locally
  • • Availability of early intervention or specialist programs in the area
  • • Staff continuity and how well workers adapt to communication differences
  • • Wait times for key therapies like speech, OT, and behaviour support
Psychology Occupational therapy Behaviour support Counselling Life skills development Executive function coaching

Services and providers to compare first in Southern River

For developmental conditions, compare the services that remove the biggest daily bottlenecks first: communication, regulation, behaviour, routines, and participation. The strongest providers usually coordinate across therapy and support work instead of leaving families to stitch everything together. Use the service links below to pressure-test provider fit, not just to browse every option in the area.

Best ADHD Support providers near me

Showing 10 of 10 providers·How we rank

Pinnacle Occupational Therapy Pty Ltd

Southern River, WA and 1 other

Specialises in Occupational therapy · Therapy

1

They offer specialised therapeutic supports designed to empower individuals with disabilities.

How we verified this provider

Median response time4 hours
NDIS coverage1 group

Helping Hands Physio

Southern River, WA and 10 others · Hyperlocal provider

Specialises in Functional capacity assessments · Therapy

2

Helping Hands Physio is a dedicated NDIS registered provider committed to delivering exceptional therapeutic and allied health support to the Southern River community. Understanding the unique needs of NDIS participants, their team focuses on fostering independence and improving quality of life through personalized care plans.

How we verified this provider

Median response time10 hours
NDIS coverage1 group

Think Grow Therapy

Southern River, WA

Specialises in Therapy · Allied Health

3

They are dedicated to delivering high-quality therapeutic supports to NDIS participants in the region.

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Rose Of Hearts Care Services Pty Ltd

Southern River, WA and 9 others · Regional provider

Specialises in Gardening · Personal care · Domestic assistance

4

Rose Of Hearts Care Services Pty Ltd is a dedicated NDIS provider proudly serving Southern River, WA, and the surrounding communities. As a registered NDIS provider, they are committed to offering high-quality disability support services tailored to individual needs.

How we verified this provider

Median response time10 minutes

Homestar Services

Southern River, WA · Regional provider

Specialises in Therapy · Personal care

5

They are committed to delivering high-quality disability support to participants in the local community.

How we verified this provider

Median response time1 day

Rapha Health Support Services

Southern River, WA and 4 others · Regional provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Behaviour support

6

Rapha Health Support Services is a dedicated NDIS provider committed to delivering exceptional disability support to the Southern River community. Understanding the unique needs of individuals in this vibrant suburb, the team offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance independence and quality of life. As a registered NDIS provider, Rapha Health Support Services ensures all support is aligned with NDIS goals and participant plans.

How we verified this provider

Median response time8 minutes

Think Grow Therapy Pty Ltd

Southern River, WA

Specialises in Therapy · Allied Health · Other Services

7

They are dedicated to delivering high-quality NDIS services to empower individuals with disabilities.

How we verified this provider

Aviva Health

Southern River, WA and 29 others

Specialises in Support Workers · Personal Care · Transport

8

Understanding the unique needs of the local community, Aviva Health offers a comprehensive range of support designed to foster independence, enhance quality of life, and empower individuals to achieve their personal goals within Southern River.

How we verified this provider

PIP Health Care

Southern River, WA

Specialises in Support Workers · Personal Care · Transport

9

They offer a comprehensive range of NDIS services designed to support participants in achieving their goals and enhancing their quality of life.

How we verified this provider

Orphic Care Group

Southern River, WA

Specialises in Support Workers · Personal Care · Transport

10

They are committed to empowering NDIS participants with high-quality, person-centred disability support.

How we verified this provider

How we rank providers

Rankings in Southern River 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 therapy, allied health, psychology, support work, and social and community support, the support types most relevant to adhd. They are then ranked by demonstrated experience with adhd, providers who have actively claimed and supported adhd 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 adhd 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 Southern River rank above those covering only the broader region.

What does "Trusted" mean? 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.

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providers in Southern River

26,738

providers nationally

The ADHD provider network on Carevo

25 providers on Carevo have supported people with adhd through real matched requests.24 are registered NDIS providers. Matching is based on real provider history, not self-described claims.

Supports they provide

  • • Support workers
  • • Therapy
  • • Social and community support
  • • Allied health

Where providers are

Providers experienced with adhd are listed in more than 580 suburbs across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and other states.

Often supported alongside

Providers who support adhd most often also have experience with Autism, Psychosocial Disability, Epilepsy, Incontinence, and Diabetes.

About Southern River, WA

Population

10,350

Median household income

$42,796 p.a.

Local government area

Gosnells (City)

Providers listed

10

Southern River sits within the Gosnells (City) local government area in WA. Providers serving this area often cover surrounding suburbs in the same LGA, so it is worth checking neighbouring areas if you cannot find an exact match.

How providers are verified

Every provider listed is cross-checked against the official Australian registers before appearing here. This is separate from the Trusted badge, which reflects platform outcomes.

NDIS register cross-check

Every NDIS-registered provider listed is verified against the NDIS Commission register. Registration numbers and approved support groups are pulled from the official register, not self-declared.

Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

Aged care approval status

Aged care approved status reflects the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care approved provider list, including service types and category groups.

Source: Department of Health and Aged Care

ABN verification

Every listing includes an Australian Business Number. Providers without a valid, active ABN do not appear in our directory.

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

Care Services Available in Southern River

Provider counts by service type in Southern River

* Services commonly accessed for this condition

What happens after you request support in Southern River

1. Map current barriers

Identify whether the main gaps are in communication, daily routines, behaviour, social participation, or independence at home.

2. Compare therapy and support options

Look at providers who offer the right therapy mix and support workers who understand how to work with developmental conditions in practice.

3. Check rapport and consistency

Ask about staff continuity, how therapists adapt to the person's communication style, and whether you can trial before committing.

For NDIS participants with developmental conditions, it also helps to confirm whether the provider can coordinate across therapies (e.g. OT and speech working together on the same goals) and whether support workers are trained in the specific condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I access the NDIS for ADHD in Southern River?
ADHD can qualify for the NDIS in Southern River if it causes permanent and significant functional impairment. Many participants access the NDIS with ADHD alongside co-occurring conditions such as autism or intellectual disability. Your psychiatrist or paediatrician can provide evidence of functional impact for your access request.
What NDIS supports are available for ADHD in Southern River?
NDIS participants with ADHD in Southern River can access psychology, occupational therapy, behaviour support, counselling, life skills development, and support workers for daily living. These services focus on building strategies for attention, organisation, and self-regulation. Carevo connects you with experienced providers in Perth.
How do I find a psychologist experienced with ADHD in Southern River?
Carevo lists psychologists in Southern River who work with ADHD. Look for providers offering cognitive behavioural therapy, executive function coaching, and ADHD-specific strategies. You can compare providers by their services and verification status on our platform.
What occupational therapy is available for ADHD in Southern River?
Occupational therapists in Southern River help people with ADHD develop strategies for daily routines, sensory processing, time management, and organisation. For children, OT may include handwriting support, classroom strategies, and sensory diets. NDIS-funded OT is available through providers listed on Carevo.
Are there ADHD support groups in Southern River?
Community participation and social skills programs in Southern River can benefit people with ADHD. While Carevo connects you with NDIS-funded providers for one-on-one and group support, local ADHD support organisations may also offer peer support groups in the Perth area. Ask your support coordinator for local options.

Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting attention, impulse control, and executive function. It affects approximately 6-8% of Australian children and 2-4% of adults, though adult diagnosis rates are rising as awareness improves. ADHD presents in three forms: predominantly inattentive (difficulty sustaining focus, organisation, and following through), predominantly hyperactive-impulsive (restlessness, interrupting, difficulty waiting), and combined. ADHD alone does not automatically qualify for the NDIS. To meet the NDIS access criteria, the condition must cause permanent and significant functional impairment. Many NDIS participants with ADHD also have co-occurring conditions such as autism, anxiety, learning disabilities, or oppositional defiant disorder, which strengthen the case for access. For those who do access the NDIS, supports focus on building practical strategies for daily life rather than treating the ADHD itself.

How ADHD affects daily life

ADHD affects daily life through difficulties with time management, task initiation, organisation, emotional regulation, and sustained attention. People with ADHD may struggle to maintain routines, keep their home tidy, pay bills on time, arrive at appointments, and complete tasks at work or school. Relationships can be strained by forgetfulness, impulsivity, and emotional reactivity. Children with ADHD often struggle with homework, classroom behaviour, and friendships. The daily impact is often underestimated because ADHD is an invisible condition, and the effort required to compensate is not apparent to others.

What to look for in a provider

Good ADHD providers use evidence-based strategies that translate into real daily life, not just clinical settings. Ask whether their psychologists use cognitive behavioural therapy adapted for ADHD, whether OTs can set up practical systems for organisation and routine, and whether support workers understand ADHD-specific challenges like task paralysis and time blindness. Red flags include providers who only focus on medication compliance (which is a GP or psychiatrist role, not an NDIS one), who treat ADHD as a behaviour problem rather than a neurological difference, or who use approaches designed for intellectual disability without adapting them.

How to access funding

ADHD is on the NDIS List D, meaning access requires evidence that the condition causes permanent and significant functional impairment. A psychiatrist or paediatrician diagnosis plus a functional assessment (often from a psychologist or OT) showing substantial limitations in daily living, work, education, or social participation is the standard evidence package. Many people access the NDIS with ADHD plus a co-occurring condition. Plans are reviewed annually. If your initial access request is rejected, you can request an internal review with additional functional evidence.

Need help with NDIS for ADHD? A support coordinator can help you find the right providers and get the most from your plan. Find support coordinators in Southern River

Funding and costs for ADHD support in Southern River

Lower

$5,000

per year

Typical

$15,000

per year

Higher

$40,000

per year

Plan size depends on the severity of functional impairment, co-occurring conditions, and whether the participant needs therapy only or also support worker hours. ADHD-only plans tend to be smaller unless significant daily living support is required.

Psychology sessions under the NDIS cost $193-$234/hr. OT sessions for executive function coaching are billed at the same rates. Support worker rates start around $55-$65/hr on weekdays.

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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