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

15 providers with dyspraxia experience · Updated 2 July 2026

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Best Dyspraxia specialists in Australia

10 experienced with Dyspraxia·How we chose these

Trusted provider Supports dyspraxia on Carevo
1

Complete Nursing Care

Victoria Park, WA and 12 othersAlso servesCanning Vale, WA · Cannington, WA · Ellenbrook, WA · Golden Bay, WA · Hilton, WA · Joondalup, WA · Midland, WA · Perth, WA · Queens Park, WA · Thornlie, WA · Wellard, WA · Yokine, WA · State-wide provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Transport

Complete Nursing Care is an NDIS registered provider in Victoria Park, Western Australia. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. They have supported participants with dyspraxia. Families most often connect with them for personal care and domestic assistance.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time2 hours
Visit website 0458601797
Trusted provider Supports dyspraxia on Carevo
2

NitPlans Care Services

Casula, NSW and 52 othersAlso servesArtarmon, NSW · Ballarat Central, VIC · Balmain, NSW · Bankstown, NSW · Baulkham Hills, NSW · Belmore, NSW · Bentleigh East, VIC · Blacktown, NSW · Blakehurst, NSW · Camden, NSW · Campbelltown, NSW · Canterbury, VIC · +40 more · National provider

Specialises in Personal care · Support coordination · Domestic assistance

NitPlans Care Services works across 8 NDIS support categories in Casula, New South Wales. They have supported participants with dyspraxia. They have a track record of following through on more than 50 enquiries from families who connected through Carevo. Families who connected with them through Carevo have consistently reported positive outcomes.

Median response time7 hours
Visit website 0432720220
Trusted provider Supports dyspraxia on Carevo
3

Carespace Australia Support Services Pty

Canning Vale, WA and 6 othersAlso servesHammond Park, WA · Midland, WA · Perth, WA · Rockingham, WA · Wattleup, WA · Yokine, WA · State-wide provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Community nursing

How this listing is sourced

Median response time3 hours
Visit website 0468570457
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Trusted provider Supports dyspraxia on Carevo
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Good Conscience Pty Ltd

Lakelands, WA and 2 othersAlso servesMandurah, WA · Perth, WA · State-wide provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Transport

Good Conscience works across 13 NDIS support categories in Lakelands, Western Australia. They support both NDIS and aged care funding. They are most often contacted for personal care and domestic assistance. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time5 hours
NDIS coverage13 groupsNDIS registration groupsSpecialist Disability Accommodation · Group and Centre Based Activities · Assistance to access and/or maintain employment and/or education · High Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Assistance in Coordinating or Managing Life Stages, Transitions and Supports · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Daily Personal Activities · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Household tasks · Innovative Community Participation · Development of daily living and life skills · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Specialised Supported Employment
View profile 0451481482
Trusted provider Supports dyspraxia on Carevo
5

Dignicare Health Services Pty Ltd

Balcatta, WA and 2 othersAlso servesOsborne Park, WA · WOODLANDS, WA · State-wide provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Meal preparation

Dignicare Health Services is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider in Balcatta, Western Australia. Families most often connect with them for personal care and domestic assistance. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. They operate across Western Australia.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time8 hours
View profile 0403752357
Trusted provider Supports dyspraxia on Carevo
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Friends in Health Care

Secret Harbour, WA and 11 othersAlso servesBelmont, WA · Canning Vale, WA · Cannington, WA · Cloverdale, WA · Forrestfield, WA · Perth, WA · Queens Park, WA · Rockingham, WA · South Perth, WA · Victoria Park, WA · Wattle Grove, WA · State-wide provider

Specialises in Personal care · Household tasks · Occupational therapy

Friends in Health Care is an NDIS registered provider in Secret Harbour, Western Australia. Families most often connect with them for personal care and household tasks. Most enquiries to them come from families and carers. Registered across 10 NDIS support categories, including daily personal care, high intensity personal care and household tasks.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time10 hours
NDIS coverage10 groupsNDIS registration groupsDaily Personal Activities · High Intensity Daily Personal Activities · Household tasks · Development of daily living and life skills · Assistance with travel/transport arrangements · Group and Centre Based Activities · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Innovative Community Participation · Community nursing care for high needs · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement
View profile 0472692955
Trusted provider Supports dyspraxia on Carevo
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Divine Life Care

Madora Bay, WA and 2 othersAlso servesBunbury, WA · Perth, WA · State-wide provider

Specialises in Supported independent living · Occupational therapy · Personal care

Based in Madora Bay, Western Australia, Divine Life Care is an NDIS registered provider. Most enquiries to them come from participants directly. Supported independent living and occupational therapy are among their most-requested supports. Registered across 12 NDIS support categories, including accommodation and tenancy assistance, shared living support and daily personal care.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time13 minutes
NDIS coverage12 groupsNDIS registration groupsAccommodation/Tenancy Assistance · Assistance with daily life tasks in a group or shared living arrangement · Daily Personal Activities · High Intensity 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 · Participation in community/social and civic activities · Innovative Community Participation · Community nursing care for high needs · Support Coordination
View profile 0430992525
Supports dyspraxia on Carevo
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Just Better Care Illawarra & Southern Highlands

Unanderra, NSW and 8 othersAlso servesBowral, NSW · Kiama, NSW · Mittagong, NSW · Moss Vale, NSW · Nowra, NSW · Shellharbour, NSW · Ulladulla, NSW · Wollongong, NSW · Regional provider

Specialises in Social support · Personal care · Occupational therapy

Based in Unanderra, New South Wales, Just Better Care Illawarra & Southern Highlands is an NDIS registered and aged care approved provider. Social support and personal care are among their most-requested supports. Active on Carevo in the past week.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time1 day
Visit website 0242984666
Supports dyspraxia on Carevo
9

Soumya Sunny

Wollongong, NSW · Regional provider

Specialises in Personal care · Domestic assistance · Transport

Soumya Sunny is an NDIS registered provider serving Wollongong, New South Wales. They also offer occupational therapy. They are most often contacted for personal care and domestic assistance.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time3 hours
View profile 0469721349
Supports dyspraxia on Carevo
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Movementum Pty Ltd

Austinmer, NSW · Hyperlocal provider

Specialises in Occupational therapy

Movementum is an NDIS registered provider in Austinmer, New South Wales. Families most often connect with them for occupational therapy. They focus closely on their local area.

How this listing is sourced

Median response time2 hours
NDIS coverage1 groupNDIS registration groupsTherapeutic Supports
Visit website 0400320223

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 therapy, allied health, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, support work, and social and community support, the support types most relevant to dyspraxia. They are then ranked by demonstrated experience with dyspraxia, providers who have actively claimed and supported dyspraxia 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 dyspraxia 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.

28,460

providers in Australia

How we calculate provider numbers

What support people with Dyspraxia usually need

Dyspraxia, also known as developmental coordination disorder (DCD), is a neurological condition that affects motor planning and coordination, making everyday physical tasks more difficult. NDIS participants with dyspraxia often benefit from occupational therapy and physiotherapy to develop motor skills, build self-care independence, and participate in school and community activities. Early identification and tailored support can greatly improve outcomes for children and adults with DCD. The right mix of support depends on age, goals, living situation, and how much day-to-day impact dyspraxia has.

Routines and daily living

Families usually start by comparing providers who can reduce friction in the hardest parts of the day: getting ready, eating, toileting, transitions, community access, and building independence without escalating stress at home.

Therapy and skill building

The highest-value comparisons are usually speech pathology, occupational therapy, behaviour support, and early intervention. The question is less 'who offers therapy' and more 'who can work on communication, regulation, and practical function in the same direction.'

Choosing the right fit

Families usually need providers who understand sensory load, communication differences, school or childcare transitions, and how to build trust slowly. A generic disability provider is rarely enough if rapport and consistency are poor.

Services and providers to compare first for Dyspraxia

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.

Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy is the primary intervention for dyspraxia, using task-specific approaches to improve motor planning, fine motor skills, handwriting, and daily living independence.
Physiotherapy Home Care Physiotherapy addresses gross motor skills, balance, coordination, and physical fitness, helping the person participate more confidently in sport and physical activities.
Speech Pathology Speech pathology addresses oral motor coordination for speech clarity and any language processing difficulties that co-occur with dyspraxia.
Psychology Psychology supports the self-esteem, anxiety, and emotional wellbeing challenges that commonly accompany dyspraxia, particularly in school-age children.
Support Workers Support workers help with daily routines and tasks that motor planning difficulties make harder, providing patient, consistent assistance that builds skill over time.
Life Skills Development Life skills programmes teach daily tasks like cooking, dressing, and organisation using broken-down steps and adapted methods suited to the person's motor planning profile.
Early Childhood Early Intervention Early intervention provides motor and coordination support during early childhood, building foundational skills before the demands of school expose the gaps.
Thriving Kids Program

What usually separates a strong provider from a generic one

  • • Experience with developmental and neurodivergent conditions, not just general disability support
  • • Whether therapists can turn assessment goals into practical routines at home, school, or in the community
  • • Staff consistency and how well workers build rapport over time rather than changing faces every few weeks
  • • Flexibility to adjust support during key transitions such as starting school, adolescence, or moving toward independent living

The Dyspraxia provider network on Carevo

15 providers on Carevo have supported people with dyspraxia through real matched requests.12 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 dyspraxia are listed in more than 180 suburbs across New South Wales, Western Australia, the ACT, Queensland, and other states.

Often supported alongside

Providers who support dyspraxia most often also have experience with Autism, Psychosocial Disability, ADHD, Amputation, and Vision Impairment.

Where dyspraxia support is available

Providers listed

28,460

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. 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.

Understanding Dyspraxia / Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)

Dyspraxia (developmental coordination disorder, or DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting motor planning, coordination, and execution of movement. It affects approximately 5-6% of school-age children in Australia, making it one of the more common developmental conditions, though it remains under-recognised. Dyspraxia affects both gross motor skills (running, jumping, balance) and fine motor skills (handwriting, buttons, using cutlery). It is not caused by muscle weakness or intellectual disability, but by the brain's difficulty planning and coordinating movements. Dyspraxia often co-occurs with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and anxiety. Many children are not diagnosed until school, when the demands for motor coordination increase. Adults with dyspraxia may continue to experience difficulties with driving, cooking, organisation, and tasks requiring manual dexterity. The NDIS funds support for people whose dyspraxia causes permanent and significant functional impairment.

How dyspraxia affects daily life

Dyspraxia affects daily life through clumsiness, poor coordination, difficulty learning new motor skills, and problems with planning and organisation. Children struggle with handwriting, using scissors, tying shoelaces, catching balls, and participating in sport. Daily routines like getting dressed, eating neatly, and packing a school bag take longer and require more effort. Adults may find driving, cooking, and manual tasks at work challenging. The executive function component means that organisation, time management, and planning are also affected. The hidden nature of dyspraxia means people are often told they are clumsy, lazy, or not trying hard enough, which damages self-esteem over time.

What to look for in a provider

Good dyspraxia providers use task-specific training and cognitive approaches rather than generic motor exercises. Ask whether their OTs use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP), how they work with schools to support the child, and whether they can address the organisational and planning aspects alongside motor skills. Red flags include providers who focus only on gym-based exercises without connecting to real-life tasks, who do not coordinate with teachers, or who dismiss dyspraxia as something the child will grow out of.

How to access funding

Dyspraxia (DCD) is not named on any of the NDIS condition lists (List A, B or D), so access is assessed individually against the disability requirements using functional-capacity evidence, or via the early childhood approach for young children. A paediatrician, neurologist, or developmental assessment team provides the diagnosis, typically using the DSM-5 criteria for developmental coordination disorder. Functional assessments from OTs and psychologists document the daily living impact. Many children access the NDIS through the Early Childhood approach. Plans are reviewed annually. For children with mild dyspraxia, Medicare-funded therapy through a GP mental health plan may be a more accessible first step.

Sources: AIHW, Australia's children: Children with disability · NDIS Our Guidelines: Conditions likely to meet the disability requirements (List A)

Funding and costs for dyspraxia support

Lower

$5,000

per year

Typical

$15,000

per year

Higher

$35,000

per year

Plan size depends on the severity of motor and executive function difficulties, co-occurring conditions, and whether the child or adult needs support worker hours in addition to therapy. Most dyspraxia plans are therapy-focused.

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

Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living Capacity Building - Improved Learning Core - Assistance with Daily Life Core - Assistance with Social and Community Participation Capacity Building - Support Coordination

OT sessions cost $193-$234/hr under the NDIS. Physiotherapy sessions are billed at similar rates. Many families use a combination of NDIS-funded therapy and school-based 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

Can occupational therapy through the NDIS help children with dyspraxia in Australia?

Yes, occupational therapy is one of the most commonly funded supports for children with dyspraxia under the NDIS in Australia, helping develop fine motor skills, coordination, and daily living tasks. Carevo connects families in your area with OTs and other allied health providers who work with children with developmental coordination disorder.

Does dyspraxia qualify for NDIS funding in Australia?

Dyspraxia can qualify for NDIS funding in Australia where it results in substantial functional impairment that is permanent or likely to be permanent. A formal DCD diagnosis and supporting evidence of functional impact is required. Carevo can connect you with support coordination providers in your area to help navigate the NDIS access process.

What occupational therapy can help children with dyspraxia in Australia?

OTs who work with children with dyspraxia in Australia focus on building fine motor skills, handwriting, self-care, and sensory processing through play-based and task-specific approaches. NDIS-funded OT can be delivered at home, school, or in a clinic. Carevo lists OT providers in your area with paediatric and DCD experience.

What early intervention is available for children with DCD in Australia?

Early intervention for children with developmental coordination disorder in Australia through the NDIS includes OT, physiotherapy, and speech pathology to address motor, coordination, and communication development. Earlier support leads to better long-term functional outcomes. Carevo lists early childhood intervention providers across your area.

How can support workers help adults with dyspraxia in Australia?

Support workers for adults with dyspraxia in Australia assist with daily tasks where coordination difficulties create barriers, such as cooking, transport, and community participation. Workers familiar with DCD can provide practical strategies alongside active support. Carevo connects you with support worker providers in your area.

Popular local support pages for Dyspraxia

Use these pages to compare local providers, check which services are most relevant in each area, and widen your shortlist if the first suburb does not have the right fit.

Sydney NSW
Parramatta NSW
Liverpool NSW
Newcastle NSW
Melbourne VIC
Dandenong VIC
Geelong VIC
Brisbane QLD
Gold Coast QLD
Perth WA
Adelaide SA
Canberra ACT
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Find dyspraxia providers near you

Top suburbs by number of available providers.

Melbourne VIC Sydney NSW Perth WA Parramatta NSW Adelaide SA Blacktown NSW Liverpool NSW Tarneit VIC Ipswich QLD Bankstown NSW Werribee VIC Point Cook VIC Geelong VIC Craigieburn VIC Wollongong NSW Campbelltown NSW

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Australian Capital Territory90
New South Wales1257
Northern Territory82
Queensland847
South Australia401
Tasmania110
Victoria710
Western Australia362
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