Developmental delay support in Manly, NSW
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4 experienced with Developmental Delay · 6 other registered providers·How we chose these
Manly, NSW and 5 othersAlso servesBrookvale, NSW · Curl Curl, NSW · Freshwater, NSW · North Manly, NSW · Queenscliff, NSW · Hyperlocal provider
- Specialises in Allied Health, Dietetics, Therapy
Brain Of A Dietitian is an NDIS registered provider serving Manly, New South Wales. They focus closely on their local area. They have supported participants with developmental delay. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Manly, NSW and 10 othersAlso servesBlacktown, NSW · Campbelltown, NSW · Central Coast, NSW · Marayong, NSW · Marrickville, NSW · Parramatta, NSW · Penrith, NSW · Riverstone, NSW · Schofields, NSW · Sydney, NSW · State-wide provider
- 25+ families connected
- Specialises in Personal care, Cleaning
My Able Care is an NDIS registered provider in Manly, New South Wales. They have a track record of following through on more than 30 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They have supported participants with developmental delay. Families most often connect with them for personal care and cleaning.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Manly, NSW and 27 othersAlso servesAuburn, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Bass Hill, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · Burwood, NSW · Campbelltown, NSW · Castle Hill, NSW · Central Coast, NSW · Dee Why, NSW · Fairfield, NSW · Five Dock, NSW · Gosford, NSW · +15 more · Regional provider
- 10+ families connected
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Allied health
The Allied Health Clinic works across 14 NDIS support categories in Manly, New South Wales. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. They have a track record of following through on more than 15 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for allied health.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Brilliant service Dr Said had a wonderful manner with my father (& me) and made such a difference with great recommendations for ongoing care
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Manly, NSW and 25 othersAlso servesArndell Park, NSW · Auburn, NSW · Beenleigh, QLD · Blacktown, NSW · Bondi, NSW · Brisbane, QLD · Burwood, NSW · Campbelltown, NSW · Castle Hill, NSW · Central Coast, NSW · Coomera, QLD · Fairfield, NSW · +13 more · Regional provider
- 5+ families connected
- Specialises in Transport, Social support
Based in Manly, New South Wales, Ability Street Community Services is an NDIS registered provider. Registered across 14 NDIS support categories, including accommodation and tenancy assistance, SDA and shared living support. Transport and social support are among their most-requested supports. They support both NDIS and aged care funding.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Disability Support Worker
Other registered providers in Manly
Registered in Manly with no demonstrated Developmental Delay track record on Carevo — listed for completeness, not as Developmental Delay specialists.
Manly, NSW and 77 othersAlso servesACT Remainder - Kowen, ACT · ACT Remainder - Paddys River, ACT · Acton, ACT · Armadale, WA · Auburn, NSW · BELMORE, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Baulkham Hills, NSW · Berala, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · Bowral, NSW · Burwood, NSW · +65 more · National provider
- 50+ families connected
- Specialises in Cleaning, Gardening
Glow Health Care Australia is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider in Manly, New South Wales. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for cleaning and gardening. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Approved Aged Care provider (Department of Health)
- Business address on file
- Team includes Developmental Educators, Disability Support Worker, Social Worker
Manly, NSW and 40 othersAlso servesAuburn, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · Bondi, NSW · Bondi Junction, NSW · Brooklyn, NSW · Burwood, NSW · Campbelltown, NSW · Castle Hill, NSW · Central Coast, NSW · Charlestown, NSW · Concord West, NSW · Cronulla, NSW · +28 more · State-wide provider
- 10+ families connected
- Fast responder, usually replies within 2 hours
- Specialises in SIL, Transport, Social support
Ally Aid is an NDIS registered provider in Manly, New South Wales. They have a track record of following through on over a dozen enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for SIL and transport. Registered across 14 NDIS support categories, including high intensity personal care, Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports and shared living support.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Manly, NSW and 47 othersAlso servesAuburn, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Bass Hill, NSW · Baulkham Hills, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · Bondi Beach, NSW · Bondi Junction, NSW · Burwood, NSW · Campbelltown, NSW · Castle Hill, NSW · Casula, NSW · Central Coast, NSW · +35 more · State-wide provider
- 25+ families connected
- Specialises in Gardening, Transport, Social support
Based in Manly, New South Wales, B2J Care is an NDIS registered provider. Gardening and transport are among their most-requested supports. They have a track record of following through on more than 25 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Registered across 10 NDIS support categories, including daily personal care, Innovative Community Participation and household tasks.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Manly, NSW and 314 othersAlso servesAbbotsford, NSW · Alexandria, NSW · Allambie Heights, NSW · Annandale, NSW · Arncliffe, NSW · Artarmon, NSW · Ashbury, NSW · Ashfield, NSW · Asquith, NSW · Auburn, NSW · Avalon Beach, NSW · Balgowlah, NSW · +302 more · Hyperlocal provider
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in Allied health
Based in Manly, New South Wales, Physihome is an NDIS registered provider. They focus closely on their local area. Allied health are among their most-requested supports. Active on Carevo in the past week.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
Manly, NSW and 43 othersAlso servesAdelaide, SA · Ballina, NSW · Banora Point, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · Bondi Junction, NSW · Brisbane, QLD · Brisbane City, QLD · Byron Bay, NSW · Campbelltown, NSW · Central Coast, NSW · Chisholm, NSW · Coolamon, NSW · +31 more · National provider
- 10+ families connected
- Fast responder, usually replies within an hour
- Specialises in SIL, Personal care
Admire Disability Services is an NDIS registered provider in Manly, New South Wales. They have a track record of following through on more than 20 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families most often connect with them for SIL and personal care. Support coordinators often connect their participants with them.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
- Team includes Disability Support Worker
Manly, NSW and 28 othersAlso servesAlbury, NSW · Ashfield, NSW · Auburn, NSW · Belmore, NSW · Berala, NSW · Blacktown, NSW · Casula, NSW · Central Coast, NSW · Coogee, NSW · Dubbo, NSW · Goulburn, NSW · Granville, NSW · +16 more · National provider
- 10+ families connected
- Specialises in Cleaning, Personal care
Comfort Disability Care works across 19 NDIS support categories in Manly, New South Wales. They operate across multiple states. They have a track record of following through on more than 10 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They are most often contacted for cleaning and personal care.
How this listing is sourced
- Registered with the NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission
- Business address on file
How we rank providers
Rankings in Manly 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, support work, social and community support, and psychology, the support types most relevant to developmental delay. They are then ranked by demonstrated experience with developmental delay, providers who have actively claimed and supported developmental delay 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 developmental delay 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 Manly 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.
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providers in Manly
32,111
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What "Verified care seeker" means. Any care-seeker feedback shown above is from a real person who used Carevo to connect with that provider and then told us how it went. We only publish feedback tied to a genuine, matched enquiry, never anonymous, unsolicited, or paid reviews.
What people with Developmental Delay in Manly usually need help with
Developmental delay means a child is not reaching milestones at the expected pace across areas such as communication, movement, play, behaviour, or daily living skills. Early intervention usually works best when speech pathology, OT, physio, and family support are coordinated around what the child needs right now at home, childcare, or school. For young children, the biggest win is often getting the right support started early rather than waiting for a perfect label or a long diagnostic process.
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
Language support in Manly
Manly has a large Spanish-speaking community (2.5% of residents), so finding developmental delay support in a shared language matters here. These are the main languages spoken at home locally (ABS Census 2021). When you get matched, ask providers which of their staff speak your language and whether they can keep that worker as your regular. Interpreters are free through TIS National for NDIS appointments, and My Aged Care can arrange them for aged care assessments.
Speaker counts are persons using the language at home in this postcode. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021 (table G13). Carevo connects families with providers and does not deliver care itself.
Services and providers to compare first in Manly
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.
The Developmental Delay provider network on Carevo
13 providers on Carevo have supported people with developmental delay through real matched requests.11 are registered NDIS providers. Matching is based on real provider history, not self-described claims.
Supports they provide
- • Support workers
- • Social and community support
- • Therapy
- • Allied health
Where providers are
Providers experienced with developmental delay are listed in more than 300 suburbs across New South Wales, South Australia, the ACT, Queensland, and other states.
Often supported alongside
Providers who support developmental delay most often also have experience with Autism, Psychosocial Disability, Stroke, PTSD, and Schizophrenia.
About Manly, NSW
Population
15,866
Local government area
Northern Beaches (Area)
Providers listed
10
Manly sits within the Northern Beaches (Area) local government area in NSW. 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 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 CommissionAged 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 RegisterComplaints 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 CommissionCare Services Available in Manly
Provider counts by service type in Manly
* Services commonly accessed for this condition
What happens after you request support in Manly
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.
Manly at a glance
Our Northern Beaches team understands the relaxed coastal lifestyle from Manly to Palm Beach, providing care that fits this unique community.
Nearest hospital
Northern Beaches Hospital
Public transport
B-Line bus services connect the Northern Beaches to the city, with local bus networks throughout.
Pharmacies
Manly Pharmacy • Priceline Pharmacy Manly
Community support
Manly Seniors Centre • Northern Beaches Probus
Seaside village atmosphere with strong community bonds. Popular retirement destination. Active outdoor lifestyle culture.
Beach has accessible ramp and beach wheelchair. Ferry wharf is accessible. Some steep streets in residential areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What early intervention services are available for developmental delay in Manly?
Children with developmental delay in Manly can access speech pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, and play-based early intervention through the NDIS. The Early Childhood approach provides support for children under 9. Carevo connects families with early intervention providers in Northern Beaches.
How do I get NDIS funding for my child's developmental delay in Manly?
To access NDIS support for developmental delay in Manly, you need evidence of the delay from a paediatrician or allied health professional, and the child must be under 9 for Early Childhood access. Contact the NDIS on 1800 800 110 or speak to your GP for a referral. Carevo can help connect you with providers once funded.
What therapies help with developmental delay in children?
Key therapies for developmental delay include speech pathology for communication, occupational therapy for fine motor and daily living skills, physiotherapy for gross motor development, and psychology for cognitive and social-emotional support. Providers in Manly offer these services in-home or at clinics.
What speech therapy is available for a child with developmental delay in Manly?
Speech pathologists in Manly work with children who have developmental delay on first words, sentence building, understanding instructions, and social communication. Sessions can be play-based and delivered at home, childcare, or clinic. The NDIS funds speech pathology as a capacity building support. Carevo lists speech pathologists in Northern Beaches.
How do I know if my child's development is delayed enough for the NDIS?
A paediatrician or allied health professional in Manly can assess whether your child's development is significantly behind what is expected for their age. Delays in speech, motor skills, social interaction, or self-care may qualify. The NDIS Early Childhood approach accepts children under 9 with evidence of developmental delay, without needing a specific diagnosis.
Understanding Developmental Delay
Developmental delay means a child is not reaching expected milestones in one or more areas: speech and language, motor skills, cognitive development, social and emotional development, or daily living skills. It is one of the most common reasons families access the NDIS Early Childhood approach in Australia. Global developmental delay refers to delays across multiple areas and is typically identified in children under five. Some children catch up with the right support, while others go on to receive a specific diagnosis such as autism, intellectual disability, or a genetic condition. The important thing is that early intervention does not require a definitive diagnosis. Getting therapy started while the brain is at its most adaptable tends to produce better outcomes than waiting for a label. Delays can range from mild to significant, and the type and intensity of support should match what the child actually needs right now.
How developmental delay affects daily life
A child with developmental delay may struggle with talking, understanding instructions, holding a pencil, climbing stairs, playing with other children, or managing toileting and dressing. These difficulties affect the child's confidence and their ability to participate in childcare, preschool, and family life. Parents often find themselves spending significant time on tasks that other families take for granted. Practical support, such as a speech pathologist working on first words or an OT helping with feeding and dressing, can reduce family stress while building the child's skills in a natural, play-based way.
What to look for in a provider
The best early intervention providers work with the family, not just the child. They set goals that are relevant to the child's daily life, explain what they are doing and why, and coach parents to carry strategies into everyday routines. Ask how the provider measures progress, whether they offer home-based or centre-based sessions, and how they coordinate with other therapists. Red flags include providers who cannot explain their approach in plain language, who see the child for 30 minutes a week without any parent coaching, or who push expensive intensive programmes without evidence they suit the child's specific needs.
How to access funding
Children younger than 6 with developmental delay can meet the NDIS early intervention requirements without a formal diagnosis, while the early childhood approach more broadly supports children younger than 9 (NDIS, Our Guidelines). You need evidence from a GP, paediatrician, or allied health professional showing the child is significantly behind expected milestones. An NDIS Early Childhood partner (such as a local area coordinator) will meet with your family to understand the child's needs and develop an initial plan. Plans are typically reviewed annually, and as the child grows, support may shift from early intervention to school-based therapy and other services.
Sources: NDIS Our Guidelines: Children younger than 6 with developmental delay · NDIS: Guide to the early childhood approach (children younger than 9)
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Funding and costs for developmental delay support in Manly
Lower
$10,000
per year
Typical
$25,000
per year
Higher
$60,000
per year
Plan size depends on the number and severity of delays, the child's age, and how many therapies are needed. Children with global developmental delay across multiple areas tend to receive higher funding.
Illustrative ranges only. An individual plan is set by the NDIA on assessed need, not by diagnosis, and varies widely. Pricing basis: NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27.
Allied health sessions for children typically cost $193-$234/hr under the NDIS. Many families use a mix of speech pathology, OT, and physiotherapy, with session frequency depending on the child's needs and plan funding.
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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